clear technology strategy, well-founded investment decisions and projects delivered on time — no technical jargon, no reports that gather dust
most companies in mozambique do not need a full-time CTO — but they do need someone who thinks like a CTO when the important decisions arrive.
what distinguishes companies that get value from technology from those that are always fixing problems is not the IT budget — it is strategy. without a clear technology plan, purchasing decisions are reactive, systems do not communicate with each other, projects are delayed and the money spent on IT rarely produces the expected return.
simple solutions offers independent IT consulting: no ties to specific manufacturers, no interest in selling unnecessary equipment, no technical reports that only engineers understand. our job is to translate your company's technological reality into clear business decisions — how much to invest, in what, in what order, with what expected return.
every consulting engagement ends with concrete deliverables: a diagnostic report, a technology roadmap and an implementation plan that your team — or simple solutions — can execute immediately.
these are the six most common situations in which companies in maputo contact us for consulting
opening new offices or points of sale in maputo, beira or nampula requires a clear IT strategy before starting — not after each location has its own improvised system. we design the IT plan for the expansion before spending a single metical on equipment.
you received proposals from vendors for a new server, network or management system and do not know if they are correct, if the price is fair or if there is a better alternative. we carry out the independent assessment before you sign any contract.
international companies and NGOs setting up operations in mozambique need someone who knows the local market — reliable vendors, ISPs with real service quality, local regulation and how to adapt global corporate standards to the reality of maputo.
duplicate licences, overlapping maintenance contracts, hardware nobody uses — it is more common than it seems. an IT cost audit identifies the waste and presents savings recommendations with an immediate impact on the company's cost structure.
a project that was delayed, cost more than planned or did not deliver what was promised. we do an independent technical post-mortem to understand what went wrong and build a continuation plan with protections against the same mistakes.
systems that worked well for 20 people no longer cope with 80. manual processes that were acceptable have become bottlenecks. we diagnose where IT is limiting growth and prioritise the changes with the greatest immediate business impact.
um CTO qualificado a tempo inteiro é um custo fixo elevado — e difícil de encontrar em maputo. o serviço de CTO virtual da simple solutions disponibiliza pensamento estratégico de nível de direcção sem esse custo fixo: participamos nas reuniões onde as decisões de TI são feitas, avaliamos propostas de fornecedores, garantimos que os projectos de TI estão alinhados com os objectivos de negócio e actuamos como o interlocutor técnico da empresa junto de parceiros e clientes.
each consulting area produces concrete deliverables — not just meetings and generic presentations
complete analysis of the company's IT infrastructure, security, contracts, licences and costs. we identify active risks, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. the final report classifies each problem by severity and presents recommendations ordered by impact and cost of implementation.
technology evolution plan for 1, 2 and 3 years aligned with the business's strategic objectives. prioritisation of investments with ROI analysis for each initiative. realistic implementation schedule with resources, dependencies and milestones.
when you need to choose between platforms, vendors or architectures and want an independent second opinion. we define the evaluation criteria, analyse the options, and present a reasoned recommendation. we do not take vendor commissions — the recommendation is always based on what is best for the client.
independent oversight of IT projects delivered by other vendors — or direct management of simple solutions projects. scope definition, milestone tracking, risk management and executive progress communication.
specific audit focused on identifying waste: paid but unused licences, redundant maintenance contracts, over-specified hardware, unoptimised cloud services. clients save an average of 20 to 35% of annual IT costs after this analysis.
independent technical assessment of IT infrastructure and maturity in the context of mergers, acquisitions, investments or funding. we identify hidden liabilities and modernisation potential. structured report for presentation to investors or boards.
the difference between good and bad consulting is not the thickness of the report — it is what the company can do with it
we know which ISPs have real service quality in maputo, which hardware vendors have local stock and warranty, and how data protection regulation works in mozambique. a consultancy from johannesburg can make good recommendations on paper — we make recommendations that work in the real context.
we do not receive commissions from manufacturers, distributors or other IT vendors. when we recommend a technology or platform, it is because we assessed the alternatives and that one is genuinely the best choice for that client in that context.
every recommendation we make comes with an implementation plan with concrete steps, required resources, estimated costs and identified risks. we do not deliver lists of generic "best practices" — we deliver an action plan that can be executed the following week.
after delivering the roadmap, we remain available to monitor implementation — whether managing projects directly or as independent supervisors. many consulting clients naturally migrate to other simple solutions services as the roadmap progresses.
the company had grown from 1 to 4 active projects in maputo, beira and nampula in two years. each site had its own improvised IT system — different emails, local servers without backup, files scattered on pen drives and employees' personal computers. without centralised visibility, management spent hours each week gathering dispersed information.
"before the consulting, every IT decision was an adventure — we bought equipment that was not compatible, paid for overlapping services and had a software project that took twice as long as planned. simple solutions audited everything, presented a roadmap that finally made sense to a non-technical manager like me, and accompanied the entire implementation for 12 months."
a structured process that ensures recommendations are implementable — not just presentable
questions our clients ask before starting a consulting engagement
a standard IT audit for a company of 20 to 100 users takes between 5 and 10 business days. the process includes: hardware and software inventory collection, existing contracts and cost analysis, security and vulnerability assessment, interviews with key users and the IT team, and writing the report with recommendations. the final report is between 20 and 40 pages and includes a 2-page executive summary and a prioritised action plan.
the simple rule: if you know exactly what you need and the only question is who will implement it, you do not need consulting — you need implementation. if you have a situation where you do not know what you need, what the right technology is or which vendor is most appropriate, consulting comes first. the audit pays for itself when it avoids buying the wrong technology.
it depends on the type of engagement. audits and roadmaps are charged per project with scope and price defined before starting — the company knows exactly what they will receive and how much they will pay. the virtual CTO service has a fixed monthly fee. in all cases, the initial proposal is free and without commitment.
simple solutions has implementation services that may naturally be recommended in the context of an audit. our position is clear: we recommend what is best for the client, regardless of who will implement it. if the best solution is to hire another provider, we say so. previous clients can confirm this stance directly.
30 minutes to understand what your company needs · fixed scope and price proposal within 48 hours
24/7 emergency line available for contract clients
