Technology Ecosystem Audit

A structured, independent assessment that identifies risks, costs, and gaps across your entire IT landscape. We examine infrastructure, systems, networks, security, governance, operations, vendors, and compliance.

Assessment Area

Infrastructure Review

Complete analysis of your physical and cloud infrastructure.
  • Server and storage environment
  • Network architecture and capacity
  • Disaster recovery readiness
  • Backup systems and procedures
  • Data center operations
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Systems & Applications

Evaluation of your software portfolio and integrations.
  • Application inventory and lifecycle
  • Integration points and dependencies
  • Legacy system risk assessment
  • ERP and core system health
  • Department-specific applications
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Security Posture

Comprehensive cybersecurity and risk evaluation.
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Access control review
  • Endpoint protection status
  • Email and web security
  • Incident response readiness
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Governance & Operations

Review of IT management practices and policies.
  • IT governance structure
  • Change management processes
  • Help desk performance
  • Documentation quality
  • Vendor management practices
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Vendor & Contract Analysis

Financial and relationship review of technology vendors.
  • Contract terms and pricing
  • Vendor performance metrics
  • Licensing optimization
  • Consolidation opportunities
  • Risk concentration analysis
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Compliance Review

Gap analysis against regulatory requirements.
  • CJIS compliance status
  • HIPAA requirements
  • State and local mandates
  • Data privacy practices
  • Audit readiness

Modernization Roadmapping

We translate audit findings into a clear, prioritized plan that aligns technology investments with your city's strategic goals and budget realities.

12-24 Month Technology Plan

A practical timeline for modernization with clear milestones, dependencies, and success criteria. Designed to be achievable with your current resources.

Multi-Year Financial Modeling

Budget projections that account for capital and operating costs, ROI timelines, and funding opportunities including grants and incentives.

Step-by-Step Prioritization

Projects ranked by urgency, impact, and feasibility. Clear guidance on what to tackle first and how initiatives build on each other.

Civic Outcome Alignment

Every recommendation tied to specific improvements in service delivery, efficiency, or resident experience. Tangible value for taxpayers.

Cost Optimization & Vendor Rationalization

Most cities are overspending on technology without realizing it. We find savings through smarter vendor management, licensing optimization, and strategic consolidation.

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Licensing Audit

Identify unused licenses, right-size subscriptions, and eliminate redundant software spend.
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Contract Negotiation

Leverage our expertise to secure better terms on renewals and new vendor agreements.
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Vendor Consolidation

Reduce complexity and cost by identifying opportunities to consolidate overlapping solutions.

Cloud Migration Modeling

Evaluate cloud vs. on-premise economics with realistic cost projections and transition planning.
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TCO Analysis

True total cost of ownership for major systems including hidden costs often missed in budgeting.
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Savings Tracking

Documentation and monitoring to ensure identified savings are actually realized in budgets.

Security & Compliance Strengthening

Municipalities are high-value targets for cyberattacks. We help you build a security posture that protects residents, employees, and critical infrastructure.

Security Service

Cybersecurity Posture Review

  • Network security architecture assessment
  • Endpoint protection evaluation
  • Email and web filtering analysis
  • Security tool effectiveness review
  • Risk prioritization and remediation planning
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Identity & Access Management

  • MFA implementation assessment
  • Privileged access review
  • User lifecycle management
  • Single sign-on opportunities
  • Access control policy development
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Incident Response Readiness

  • Response plan evaluation
  • Tabletop exercise facilitation
  • Recovery capability assessment
  • Communication plan development
  • Third-party coordination planning
Security Service

Compliance Readiness

  • CJIS compliance gap analysis
  • HIPAA security requirements
  • State data privacy mandates
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Audit preparation support

Operational Excellence & Governance

Strong IT operations don't happen by accident. We help you build the structures, processes, and practices that sustain improvement over time.

Help Desk Redesign

Optimize service delivery with better processes, tools, and metrics. Improve user satisfaction while reducing ticket volume.

SLA Development

Create clear service level agreements with measurable targets that align IT performance with department needs.

IT Governance Frameworks

Establish decision-making structures, steering committees, and processes that keep IT aligned with city priorities.

Documentation & SOPs

Create or improve technical documentation and standard operating procedures to reduce key-person dependencies.

Change Management

Implement structured processes for changes that minimize risk and unplanned downtime.

Metrics & Reporting

Develop dashboards and reports that give leadership visibility into IT performance and value delivery.

Implementation Support

Our optional implementation services help you execute your modernization plan with confidence. We provide hands-on support at every stage.

Add-On

Project Management

Dedicated project management for complex technology initiatives, keeping timelines, budgets, and stakeholders aligned.
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Vendor Oversight

Technical oversight of vendor implementations to ensure quality delivery and protect your interests throughout the project.
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Data Migration

Planning and support for critical data migrations with proper validation, cleanup, and rollback procedures.
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Staff Training

Develop and deliver training programs that help your team adopt new technologies and processes effectively.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to discuss your technology challenges and learn how our services can help your city modernize.

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