Technology
Senior technology advice without a full-time hire
We review your systems, find where technology can save time or help you grow, and turn it into a roadmap your team can deliver.
12+ yrsin digital growth
20+industries served
500+projects delivered
Trusted by 500+ growing businesses across India, the US and the UK
Before → after
Where you are now, and where you'll be.
Today
Systems were added one at a time, and now nothing quite fits together.
Big technology decisions get made on a vendor's sales pitch.
There's no senior technical voice in the room when it matters.
With Needle Ads
A clear picture of what you run, what it costs and what to change.
Platform choices backed by an independent comparison.
A roadmap with priorities, costs and owners for the next 12 months.
What's included
Everything it takes, in one plan.
The building blocks we combine for this service. Every engagement is scoped to your goals.
Architecture & systems audit
Every system you run mapped with its cost, owner and risks, plus the quick wins hiding in it.
- System map
- Cost review
- Risk register
Technology roadmap
What to fix, replace or build over the next year, in an order your budget and team can handle.
- Now / next / later
- Budgets
- Owners
Vendor & platform selection
Shortlists, demos and an honest comparison, so you choose on fit and total cost, not the best pitch.
- Requirements
- Shortlist
- Scorecard
Build vs buy
A clear recommendation on whether to buy software, build your own or extend what you have.
- Cost model
- Risk review
- Recommendation
Team & process
Advice on the roles, skills and ways of working your technology team needs as you grow.
- Roles
- Hiring help
- Delivery process
Fractional CTO
A senior technology lead a few days a month: in leadership meetings, vendor calls and key decisions.
- Leadership
- Vendor management
- Board updates
How we work
5 steps, no guesswork.
The same rhythm for every client, so you always know what's happening and what comes next.
- 01
Listen
Your goals, frustrations and plans, from the leadership team and the people doing the work.
- 02
Audit
Systems, contracts, costs and risks reviewed and written up in plain language.
- 03
Recommend
Options for each issue, with costs, trade-offs and what we'd do in your position.
- 04
Roadmap
A prioritized plan for the next 12 months, with budgets and owners.
- 05
Support
Help delivering it, from vendor negotiations to an ongoing fractional CTO role.
Tools & tech
What we work with
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Jira
- Notion
- Zoho
- Salesforce
Why us
Not your typical agency.
The habits that make agencies feel like a black box, and what we do instead.
| Topic | Typical agency | Needle Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | No: Hidden extras and surprise invoices | Yes: A fixed scope and quote before work starts |
| Reporting | No: Vague PDFs full of vanity metrics | Yes: Monthly reports on the numbers you agreed |
| Measurement | No: Tracking set up late, if at all | Yes: Tracking and KPIs agreed from day one |
| Team | No: Separate vendors for marketing, web and tech | Yes: One team accountable end to end |
| Communication | No: Weeks between updates | Yes: A named strategist who replies within one business day |
Packages
Clear options. No surprises.
Pick the shape of engagement that fits. Every one starts with a free consultation and a written scope.
Technology audit
A clear picture of what you run and what it costs.
Fixed quote
Book an audit- Systems & cost map
- Risk register
- Quick wins
- Findings presentation
- Most popular
Roadmap & selection
An audit plus a 12-month plan and the platform choices in it.
Fixed quote
Talk to a consultant- Full technology audit
- 12-month roadmap
- Vendor shortlists & scoring
- Build vs buy calls
- Leadership workshop
Fractional CTO
A senior technology lead, a few days a month.
Monthly retainer
Get a custom quote- Leadership meetings
- Vendor management
- Team guidance
- Monthly board update
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Straight answers on timelines, scope and how we measure success. Anything else, ask us directly.
Recommendations are based on your needs and total cost. Where we have a relationship with a vendor we tell you up front, so you can weigh the advice.
Free consultation
Tell us where you want to grow.
A strategist will look at where you are today and walk you through what would move the numbers.
- A strategist audits your SEO, ads and website
- You get a prioritized plan, not a sales pitch
- Free, with no obligation to sign anything
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