IT Consulting Graz & Styria
IT Consulting Graz —
System Integration, Digitalisation & Technology Strategy
From technology audit to long-term strategic IT advisory — a Graz-based partner who assesses your stack honestly, designs the right integrations, and supports you through digital transformation without pushing vendor lock-in.
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What IT consulting really means
Honest assessment of your stack — not a new tool to sell.
Too many IT consulting engagements end with a recommendation to buy new software the consultant happens to resell. Real IT strategy starts with an honest audit of what you already have: which systems are creating bottlenecks, which integrations are missing, which tools are technically sound but unused, and which genuinely need replacing.
We have no commission arrangements with software vendors. Every recommendation is based on what fits your technical situation, team size, budget, and long-term direction — not what earns us a referral fee.
What IT consulting at EA includes
- Full inventory of your existing software stack
- Identification of integration gaps and system silos
- API strategy: which systems to connect and how
- Build vs. buy vs. integrate recommendation per system
- Vendor-neutral tool selection (no commission agreements)
- DSGVO compliance check for your tech stack
- AWS & SFG funding eligibility assessment
- Written report with prioritised action plan
Consulting packages
Three levels of IT consulting engagement.
Start with a tech audit to understand where you stand, or go straight to systems strategy. Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute call.
Technology Audit
A structured review of your current technology stack. We identify bottlenecks, unused capacity, integration gaps, and the three highest-value changes you could make. Delivered as a written report with prioritised recommendations.
- 1–2 day on-site or remote assessment
- Full stack inventory
- Bottleneck & gap analysis
- Prioritised action plan (written)
- AWS/SFG funding check included
System Integration Consulting
Focused on the "connect" question: which systems need to talk to each other, which APIs to build, and what data flows where. You get a concrete integration blueprint — so your development team (or ours) knows exactly what to build.
- Includes full tech audit
- API strategy & data flow design
- System-by-system integration blueprint
- Build vs. off-the-shelf recommendation
- Implementation effort estimate
- DSGVO data flow documentation
IT Transformation Support
Strategic IT advisory on a monthly retainer. Ideal when you have ongoing technology decisions to make — new tool evaluations, vendor negotiations, architecture reviews, team alignment. One advisor, not a rotating agency team.
- Dedicated IT strategist (not a team)
- Monthly strategy session (2h)
- Tool & vendor evaluation on demand
- Architecture review for new initiatives
- Cancel anytime after 3 months
Digital transformation in Graz
Local context makes better IT strategy.
Styrian companies have a distinct business culture — conservative when it comes to core systems, pragmatic about efficiency. That means the right IT strategy for a Grazer Handwerksbetrieb looks very different from a startup in Vienna's Second District. We understand that distinction.
We bring knowledge of AWS funding programmes, SFG Styria digitalisation support, and the WKO Steiermark network. And because we're based in Graz, we can hold strategy sessions at your office in Puntigam, Liebenau, or the Science Park — not just on video calls.
Funding programmes for IT projects in Styria
- aws Digitalisierung
Non-repayable grants for digitalisation and AI projects, up to €150,000 depending on the programme. Apply before the project starts.
- SFG Steiermark
Funds digitalisation projects of Styrian businesses, for example 30% of eligible costs up to €2,500 for projects from €3,000.
- Chamber of Commerce advice
Initial digitalisation consultations by the regional Chambers of Commerce, often free. A good starting point before investing in consulting.
- FFG Basisprogramm
For R&D projects: a mix of grant and low-interest loan, usually up to 50% of project costs.
How it works
Four phases from first call to working systems.
Free initial call
30 minutes, no commitment. We assess whether IT consulting is the right step, or whether you need something else entirely — and tell you honestly.
Technology Audit
Full assessment of your existing stack. Written report with bottleneck analysis, integration gaps, and prioritised recommendations — within 2 weeks.
Strategy & Roadmap
Based on the audit: a concrete IT roadmap with timelines, cost estimates, and team requirements. Includes vendor selection and make-vs-buy recommendations.
Implementation & support
We either implement alongside your team, coordinate external developers, or hand off a clean specification. Ongoing advisory available throughout.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need IT consulting or just a developer?
IT consulting makes sense when you're not sure what to build — or which existing systems to replace, keep, or integrate. A developer implements what you tell them. An IT consultant helps you figure out what the right thing is before you start building. Typical scenario: you have 3 tools that don't connect, and you don't know whether to replace one or build an integration.
What funding is available in Styria for IT projects?
aws and SFG are the most relevant bodies for IT and digitalisation projects. aws awards non-repayable grants of up to €150,000 depending on the programme. SFG funds digitalisation projects of Styrian businesses, for example with 30% of eligible costs up to €2,500. For initial orientation, the Chambers of Commerce offer consultations, often free of charge. We check your specific eligibility in the initial consultation — at no extra cost.
How long does an IT consulting project typically take?
A technology audit takes 1–2 weeks (including report preparation). System integration consulting with concept and implementation planning: 3–6 weeks. Ongoing strategic IT advisory runs on a monthly basis, typically 6–12 months. In every case: we define clear phases and deliverables upfront — no open-ended time contracts.
Do you also implement after the consulting?
Yes. When implementation follows the audit or system integration consulting, we can step in as technical partner — API development, n8n workflows, ERP connections — or we coordinate external developers for you. You don't need to switch partners between consulting and implementation.
What is the difference from a large IT consulting firm?
Three things: First, no vendor lock-in — we don't sell our own platforms and have no commission agreements with software vendors. Second, direct contact — no junior consultant staffing, no account manager in front. You work directly with the technology strategist. Third, SME scale — we plan with your actual budgets, not enterprise budgets.
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