Microsoft 365
When strategy needs to turn into governance, security, licensing and a more mature direction for the Microsoft 365 platform.
Strategic advisory
Senior guidance that creates direction in Microsoft Cloud
Many organisations have a Microsoft Cloud environment that has grown without a coherent plan. inciro helps you create clarity, prioritise decisions and set a strategy you can actually act on.
The challenge
When direction is missing, gaps appear
Decisions made in silos
IT, leadership and individual departments pull in different directions. The result is a cloud architecture that does not reflect the business's actual needs.
Roadmap is unclear or outdated
There is no shared understanding of what needs to happen when — or who owns the key decisions. That slows progress.
Too much noise, too little substance
Microsoft constantly releases new products and updates. Without a clear strategy, it is hard to know what will actually create value for your organisation specifically.
What we do
Concrete advisory, not generic recommendations
inciro works as a senior advisor combining deep Microsoft Cloud experience with the ability to see the business behind the technology. We ask the right questions, challenge existing assumptions and help you build a basis for decisions grounded in reality.
We typically work closely with IT leadership, CTO functions or executive teams that want an independent external voice. There are no consultant buzzwords and generic slide decks — just direct, practical guidance based on what actually works in Microsoft Cloud.
A central part of our advisory work is making technical substance accessible to the people who need to act on it. Engineers, leadership, operations and global teams rarely speak in exactly the same terms, and nuance is easily lost along the way. We use AI internally to help translate intent, risks and recommendations into clearer decision material — without flattening the substance behind them. The judgement and prioritisation still remain human and senior-led.
Strategic advisory can mean a single conversation about a specific decision, or it can be an ongoing collaboration where we help maintain direction and adjust the plan as the business evolves.
How it works
From uncertainty to clear direction
Initial clarification
We start by understanding your current setup, the most important decisions ahead of you and what has been holding progress back.
Analysis and mapping
We review your architecture, licensing situation, organisational factors and strategic goals — identifying gaps and opportunities.
Prioritised roadmap
You receive a clear prioritised roadmap with concrete next steps, justified recommendations and a realistic timeframe.
Ongoing advisory
We remain available for follow-up, decision support and plan adjustments as new opportunities or challenges arise.
Who this is for
For organisations that need direction
Strategic advisory works best for organisations that are already in Microsoft Cloud but lack a solid foundation or a shared plan for the next phase.
- IT leaders and CTO functions looking for an independent second opinion
- Executive teams making decisions on cloud investment and strategy
- Organisations considering switching or consolidating their Microsoft partner
- Organisations with complex hybrid or multi-cloud environments
- Teams that have grown their infrastructure organically and now need clarity
What you get
Concrete deliverables
Strategic situational analysis
A clear description of your current situation — strengths, weaknesses, risks and opportunities across your Microsoft Cloud environment.
Prioritised roadmap
A realistic roadmap with the most important initiatives ranked by business value, risk and resources.
Decision support for leadership
Documentation and presentation giving leadership the basis they need to make well-informed decisions.
Ongoing access to senior advisory
The option to continue with advisory, follow-up and adjustments over time — without having to start from scratch at every meeting.
Questions and answers
What you might want to know
What distinguishes strategic advisory from standard consulting?
Strategic advisory is focused on decision support and direction — not hourly implementation work. We act as a sounding board for the choices you are about to make, drawing on experience from many similar engagements in Microsoft Cloud. It is typically more flexible and direct than a classic consulting project.
Can inciro help us even though we already have an internal IT team?
Yes. Most of our clients have an internal IT function. We complement the existing organisation with senior experience and an external perspective — particularly on decisions that require not just technical depth but also business understanding and strategic perspective.
What does a typical engagement look like?
It varies. Some clients start with one or two conversations about a specific decision. Others work with us on an ongoing basis over months or years. We adapt to your needs and do not change format without good reason.
Do you cover specific parts of Microsoft Cloud or the full stack?
inciro covers Microsoft Cloud broadly, with deep experience across the platforms most organisations depend on day to day: Azure, Microsoft 365, security, identity, Copilot and licensing. We understand the full stack and advise across it. For specialist areas such as Dynamics 365, DevOps and Microsoft Fabric, we draw on a network of experienced senior practitioners — because no serious focused team goes deep on everything at expert level. We know clearly when we have it covered ourselves, and when to bring in the right specialist.
What does strategic advisory cost?
It depends on scope and duration. We start with an initial conversation at no cost and with no obligation. From there, we describe concretely what an engagement would involve and what it costs — so you can decide on an informed basis.
Next step
Book a conversation and get concrete direction
An initial conversation is free and non-binding. We quickly work out whether there is a good basis for working together.