Independent IT audits and second opinions for YOUR growing business.
We help you understand the real state of your IT, reduce risk, and match with the right provider for your size and needs. No vendor bias. No upsell. Just clear, practical guidance.
Audit First and Provider Neutral.
We do not run your IT.
We assess, clarify, and help you choose the best-fit partner or internal path.
What we do
Plain‑English IT advice for owners and leaders. We focus on business impact first, then the tech.
Second Opinion Audit
We tell you what is working, what is risky, and what to fix first.
Find the Right IT Partner
We shortlist providers who actually fit your size, budget, and goals.
Part CTO Engagements
Senior direction and accountability without a full‑time executive.
AI Systems Advice
What is realistic, what is risky, and what data you actually need.
Project Management
Project leadership that keeps scope, risk, and delivery under control.
What does an audit look like?
A simple, low‑disruption process that gives you clarity fast.
1. Quick kickoff
We get the business context and what you are worried about most.
2. Hands‑on review
We run our tools to assess systems, security, and backups.
3. Clear findings
You get a short, prioritized list of what to fix now vs later.
4. Next steps
We help you pick the right path or find a provider to action your plan.
Built for real-world businesses
We speak in business outcomes, not jargon. Whether you are growing fast or protecting critical operations, we translate IT into cost, risk, and continuity decisions.
Growing companies
Right-sized advice to scale without overspending or hidden risk.
Regulation/Risk Awareness
Clear guidance for compliance, governance, and audit readiness.
Operations uptime
Resilience reviews for manufacturing, logistics, and OT environments.
AI and data decisions
Practical guidance on data collection, quality, and AI readiness.
Major projects and transitions
Project leadership for development or infrastructure rollouts.
Questions we answer
Clear, business-focused guidance for decisions that affect cost, risk, and continuity.
Is our IT provider the right fit?
We review scope, performance, and alignment with your business needs.
Are we meeting cybersecurity requirements?
We assess controls, policies, and how well you hold up to a cyber attack.
Should we go cloud or stay on-premises?
We evaluate cost, compliance, performance, and operational impact.
Where are the hidden risks?
We surface single points of failure, governance gaps, and technical debt.
Are we overspending on IT?
We compare current spend to usage, risk, and business value.
Will backups and recovery actually work?
We check backup coverage, recovery time, and testing discipline.
Do we have single points of failure?
We identify the weak links that could stop operations.
Are we getting value from our stack?
We review tools and licensing for overlap, waste, and gaps.
What should we fix in the next 90 days?
We help you prioritize quick wins and critical fixes.
About Ryan Tregea
Ryan has worked in IT since the 1990s and focuses on practical, drama‑free solutions that improve staff efficiency and reduce risk. He has guided hundreds of businesses away from costly IT mistakes, from CRM implementations to full infrastructure overhauls, always with a clear focus on outcomes.
IT experience
Practical solutions
Businesses helped
Why a second opinion?
I have seen the cost of bad IT decisions up close.
A second opinion gives you clarity before you commit, and keeps the focus on outcomes.
Ready for a clear IT second opinion?
Tell us where your IT is today, what you are worried about, and where you want to be. We will respond with a tailored audit plan.