IT consulting, technical IT audit and system architecture
C-Level format for owners, CEOs and CTOs: IT consulting, technical IT audit, system architecture, Bitrix, server infrastructure, roadmap, risk map, TCO and SLA.
Fast entry into architectural IT consulting
Choose the closest request: technical audit before budget approval, CTO roadmap, server infrastructure audit or delivery control after the audit. This lets us start with risk, money and timeline.
Technical audit before budget approval
We assess architecture, infrastructure, Bitrix/portal, integrations, security baseline, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO and technical debt before procurement or modernization.
- risk map
- technical debt
- budget decision
CTO session and change roadmap
We help the owner, CEO or CTO defend the modernization budget: cost of inaction, quick wins, dependencies, priorities and implementation stages.
- executive brief
- CTO as a Service
- roadmap
Server, database and SLA audit
We review capacity plan, PostgreSQL/MS SQL, backup, monitoring, RPO/RTO, security baseline and infrastructure readiness for workload growth.
- server audit
- PostgreSQL / MS SQL
- RPO/RTO
Delivery control after the audit
We support implementation through backlog, architecture supervision, SRE/DevOps, release gates, rollback, runbook and production readiness.
- release gates
- rollback
- production readiness
Which IT consulting format fits your situation
We map the business problem to the engagement format: technical due diligence, architecture audit, Bitrix audit, server and database audit, SRE assessment or vendor selection. This turns the request into a clear scope.
Technical due diligence before RFP or budget
Fits investment decisions: assess risks, technical debt, cost of inaction, TCO, dependencies and team readiness.
- RFP
- due diligence
- TCO
Architecture audit and modernization roadmap
Use it when growth is blocked by legacy, manual integrations, unclear ownership, weak service contracts and expensive changes.
- architecture audit
- roadmap
- ownership
Bitrix, portal and custom module audit
Focuses on upgrade-safe approach, D7, ORM, REST/API, access rights, performance, integrations and Bitrix update risks.
- Bitrix D7
- REST/API
- upgrade-safe
Server, database and resilience audit
Combines capacity plan, PostgreSQL/MS SQL, backup, RPO/RTO, monitoring, SLA/SLO, latency and security baseline into one remediation plan.
- PostgreSQL
- RPO/RTO
- SLA/SLO
SRE/DevOps assessment before production
Reviews CI/CD, release gates, rollback, observability, alerts, incident response, runbook and team readiness for safe releases.
- SRE assessment
- CI/CD
- runbook
Vendor selection and delivery control
Helps compare vendors by acceptance criteria, release gates, documentation, knowledge transfer, ownership and production readiness.
- vendor selection
- acceptance criteria
- release gates
Geography, languages and consulting request route
SO-TECH runs architectural IT consulting from Moscow and helps distributed teams align audit, roadmap, budget defense, delivery control and implementation in Russian, English, Turkish, Kazakh and Vietnamese.
IT consulting for Moscow and remote teams
The legal and communication center is in Moscow, while architecture, server, Bitrix, integration and production readiness audits can run remotely with transparent artifacts.
- Moscow
- remote audit
- transparent artifacts
Multilingual executive brief and roadmap
We document risk map, cost of inaction, TCO, service contracts, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO and acceptance criteria so CEO, CTO, owner and vendors read the same plan.
- executive brief
- roadmap
- acceptance criteria
Request route: audit, CTO session or delivery control
We select the safest next step: technical audit, architecture audit, Bitrix audit, infrastructure audit, CTO session, commercial decision pack or delivery control for implementation.
- technical audit
- CTO session
- delivery control
Strategic positioning
SO-TECH acts as a technology partner at the CTO level and business owner. Our task is not to correct individual technical problems, but to form a sustainable architectural model of digital development.
1. Who is the consulting intended for?
We connect where the cost of an architectural error is high, and the IT circuit affects revenue, SLA and speed of development.
IT-dependent business
Companies with a high dependence of operational and financial processes on IT.
Tour operators and digital
Platforms with high load, integrations and continuous updates.
Legacy architecture
Organizations with accumulated architectural debt and development restrictions.
Transformation and scale
Companies planning scaling or digital transformation.
2. Key architectural risks
We focus on risks that directly affect money, deadlines, SLA and reputation.
Monolith without boundaries of responsibility
Monolithic systems without a clear division of responsibilities between domains.
Unpredictable performance
Unpredictable performance at scale and peak loads.
Deadlock and competitive conflicts
Competitive conflicts, blockages and degradation of transaction circuits.
SLA and reliability metrics
Lack of SLA, SLI/SLO and transparent metrics for the reliability of IT circuits.
Accumulated technical debt
Accumulated technical debt that slows down the implementation of changes and increases their cost.
No scaling strategy
Lack of scaling strategy and target architectural model.
Consulting tracks for the business task
Choose the closest contour: architecture audit, CTO strategy, infrastructure audit, databases, integrations or SRE. Each track connects risk, change plan and measurable outcome.
Architecture audit and target model
We analyze domains, service contracts, responsibility boundaries and architecture debt points that block growth.
- Domain model
- Service contracts
- Architecture debt
Infrastructure audit and scaling strategy
We review server infrastructure, resilience, backup, SLA and readiness for workload growth.
- SLA
- Backup
- Scaling
Database and performance consulting
We find bottlenecks in SQL, IOPS, memory, locks and backup rules for critical databases.
- SQL
- High IOPS
- Backup
SRE, monitoring and service reliability
We define SLI/SLO, incident map, observability and response rules for business-critical services.
- SLI/SLO
- Observability
- Incident response
Integration audit and API contracts
We review APIs, queues, payment contours, data reconciliation and integration resilience between systems.
- API
- Queues
- Reconciliation
CTO session and change roadmap
We run a C-Level review of goals, risks and constraints to build a practical implementation roadmap.
- CTO consulting
- Roadmap
- Priorities
What the business receives after the audit
We turn the result into a managed artifact package for CEO, CTO, product owners and engineering teams, not a set of generic recommendations.
System, risk and dependency map
We describe services, integrations, infrastructure, data, performance bottlenecks and failure zones that affect the business.
Target model and ownership boundaries
We define the domain model, service contracts, SLA/SLO, infrastructure requirements and clear team ownership boundaries.
Change plan with priorities and quick wins
We split initiatives by business impact, risk, complexity and timeline: what to do now, what to plan and what will not pay back.
Executive brief for decision and budget
We prepare a concise brief for the owner, CEO or CTO: risks, cost of inaction, implementation options and the next step.
Scenarios where consulting pays back quickly
We work where architectural decisions affect revenue, SLA, release speed and infrastructure cost. The business receives not just a report, but a clear change trajectory.
Architecture and infrastructure stop matching the business pace
We review bottlenecks, resilience, capacity plan, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO and scaling cost before growth turns into incidents.
- workload profiling
- scaling plan
- SLA/SLO and RPO/RTO
APIs, queues and data exchange become a risk source
We inspect contracts, queues, idempotency, retries, reconciliation and integration monitoring so errors do not spread across systems.
- API contracts
- queues and retries
- operational reconciliation
A roadmap is needed that can be defended with budget
We prepare an executive brief: cost of inaction, priorities, risks, dependencies, quick wins and implementation stages for the owner, CEO or CTO.
- executive brief
- implementation roadmap
- risk register
Incidents repeat, but monitoring does not explain the cause
We design SLI/SLO, observability, alerts, runbooks and incident response so the team sees degradation before the client.
- observability
- runbook
- incident response
Proof artifacts for a CEO, CTO and owner decision
SO-TECH consulting does not end with a presentation for its own sake, but with a verifiable pack: risk map, TCO, cost of inaction, roadmap, acceptance criteria, Bitrix SEO/indexation and production readiness.
Risk map and cost of inaction
We show where the business loses money: legacy, manual integrations, downtime, weak SLA/SLO, technical debt, security, Bitrix/portal or server infrastructure.
Request risk mapRoadmap, TCO and acceptance criteria
We turn the audit into a budget decision: quick wins, modernization stages, TCO, dependencies, acceptance criteria and a clear next step for the CEO/CTO.
Build roadmapBitrix SEO, indexation and search visibility
We verify canonical, hreflang, JSON-LD, sitemap, robots, Bitrix sitemap, IndexNow, Yandex Webmaster, Google Search Console and organic landing coverage.
View proofDelivery control and production readiness
We connect the roadmap with release gates, rollback, runbook, monitoring, incident response, ownership boundaries and measurable delivery metrics.
Validate deliveryHow to compare SO-TECH IT consulting services
When the request is “what should we choose”, compare the format by goal, artifacts, timing and next step: technical IT audit, architecture audit, Bitrix audit, infrastructure audit, CTO session or delivery control.
Technical IT audit vs architecture audit
Technical IT audit is broader: infrastructure, process, security, operations, team maturity and TCO. Architecture audit goes deeper into domains, service contracts, target model and modernization roadmap.
- risk map
- technical debt
- roadmap
Architecture audit and modernization roadmap
Choose architecture audit when you need bounded contexts, API/service contracts, ownership, migration waves, release gates and a clear target system model.
- bounded contexts
- service contracts
- target model
Bitrix audit and corporate portal audit
Fits when risks are tied to 1C-Bitrix: D7, ORM, REST/API, custom modules, access rights, performance, upgrade-safe approach and integrations.
- Bitrix D7
- upgrade-safe
- REST/API
Infrastructure audit: servers, databases, backup, SLA
Choose it for capacity plan, PostgreSQL/MS SQL, backup, RPO/RTO, monitoring, security baseline, SLA/SLO and infrastructure readiness for growth.
- capacity plan
- RPO/RTO
- SLA/SLO
CTO session, executive brief and budget defense
Fits an owner, CEO or CTO who needs to defend modernization budget with cost of inaction, TCO, quick wins, dependencies and change roadmap.
- executive brief
- TCO
- cost of inaction
Delivery control after audit and roadmap
Choose it when the decision is made and implementation needs control: backlog, release gates, acceptance criteria, rollback, runbook, knowledge transfer and production readiness.
- release gates
- rollback
- production readiness
How to choose an IT consulting format and defend the budget
Before the start, we document the business goal, cost of inaction, TCO, risks, audit scope and decision criteria. Consulting becomes a managed investment case, not an abstract report.
IT due diligence before investment and scaling
We review architecture, infrastructure, team dependencies, security baseline, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO and technical debt before a budget decision.
- due diligence
- risk map
- technical debt
Cost of inaction and change TCO
We estimate downtime, manual operations, incident response, infrastructure overspend and release delay costs to defend the modernization budget.
- TCO
- cost of inaction
- modernization budget
Vendor selection and contractor criteria
We help define contractor requirements: ownership, release gates, security, SLA, production readiness, documentation and knowledge transfer.
- vendor selection
- release gates
- knowledge transfer
Delivery control after the audit
We support implementation through roadmap, backlog, architecture supervision, SRE/DevOps contour, runbook and production readiness control.
- delivery control
- runbook
- production readiness
How to get a fast IT consulting estimate, budget and timeline
Instead of starting with an abstract call, we prepare a decision brief: inputs, budget range, risks, scope, timeline, acceptance criteria and the next safe step.
What to send for a fast estimate
Describe the business problem, critical services, current architecture, Bitrix/portal, servers, databases, integrations, symptoms, timeline and budget constraints.
- architecture
- Bitrix/portal
- servers + database
How budget and scope are formed
The estimate depends on system count, diagnostic depth, access model, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO, downtime risk, required artifacts and decision urgency.
- budget range
- scope
- timeline
What is included in the commercial decision pack
The output documents risk map, cost of inaction, TCO, roadmap, acceptance criteria, delivery control, production readiness and Bitrix SEO/indexation recommendations.
- risk map
- TCO
- acceptance criteria
Input matrix for choosing an IT consulting format
We show which inputs are needed for technical audit, architecture audit, Bitrix audit, CTO session or delivery control, what decision is made and which artifact the CEO/CTO receives.
| Scenario | Inputs to send | Decision to make | Output artifact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical IT audit before budget approval | Symptoms, critical services, architecture, infrastructure, Bitrix/portal, integrations, SLA/SLO and RPO/RTO. | Where the most expensive risk is: downtime, security, debt, vendor lock-in, performance or support cost. | Risk map, executive brief, roadmap, acceptance criteria and budget priorities. |
| Architecture audit and modernization roadmap | Domain model, service contracts, ownership, APIs, queues, legacy, release process and team constraints. | What to change first: domain boundaries, integrations, data ownership, CI/CD, observability or modular structure. | Target architecture, migration steps, dependency map, ownership matrix and phased roadmap. |
| Bitrix audit, portal and SEO/indexation | Bitrix version, custom modules, D7/ORM, REST/API, permissions, performance, canonical, hreflang, sitemap, robots and IndexNow. | Whether upgrades are safe and what blocks indexation, speed, permissions and maintainability. | Upgrade-safe backlog, SEO checklist, performance findings, module risk list and release gates. |
| Delivery control after the audit | Roadmap, backlog, vendors, SLA, release calendar, rollback plan, runbook, monitoring and production readiness criteria. | Which changes can be released, where rollback is needed, who owns the risk and which gates block release. | Delivery control board, release gates, runbook, rollback criteria and production readiness report. |
Which requests SO-TECH IT consulting handles
We cover practical search intents: technical IT audit, Bitrix and portal audit, server and database audit, CTO as a Service, SRE/DevOps assessment and API integration audit.
- IT consulting for business
- technical IT audit
- architecture audit and roadmap
- Bitrix SEO audit
- CTO session for business
- IT project delivery control
- server infrastructure audit
- risk map and TCO roadmap
Technical IT audit for a company
We assess architecture, development processes, infrastructure, failure risks, support cost and engineering team maturity.
- IT audit
- risk register
- roadmap
Bitrix and corporate portal audit
We review upgrade-safe approach, D7 modules, REST/API, access rights, performance, integrations and customization risks.
- Bitrix D7
- REST/API
- upgrade-safe
Server, database and resilience audit
We analyze capacity plan, PostgreSQL/MS SQL, backup, RPO/RTO, monitoring, SLA/SLO and infrastructure readiness for workload growth.
- PostgreSQL
- RPO/RTO
- SLA/SLO
CTO as a Service and architecture supervision
We help the owner or CEO make technical decisions, defend budget, choose a roadmap and control implementation without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- CTO consulting
- executive brief
- architecture board
SRE/DevOps assessment and production readiness
We review releases, rollback, observability, alerts, incident response, runbook and team readiness for safe changes.
- production readiness
- runbook
- incident response
API, queues and data integration audit
We analyze API contracts, queues, idempotency, retry policy, reconciliation, audit trail and exchange monitoring between systems.
- API contracts
- idempotency
- reconciliation
How we prove IT consulting outcomes
Consulting creates search and management value only when artifacts are verifiable: risk map, budget, TCO, cost of inaction, roadmap and acceptance criteria. That is why the scope includes the Bitrix SEO contour, schema, sitemap/robots, IndexNow, Yandex/Google verification workflow and post-delivery metrics.
Bitrix SEO contour and technical indexation
We verify canonical, hreflang, meta, JSON-LD schema, robots, sitemap and Bitrix sitemap settings so the audit does not end as a report without indexation.
- canonical
- hreflang
- JSON-LD schema
Yandex, Google and post-change metrics
The roadmap captures Yandex Webmaster, Google Search Console, analytics, organic landings, URL coverage, IndexNow and priority queries for the next sprint.
- Yandex Webmaster
- Google Search Console
- IndexNow
Acceptance criteria instead of abstract advice
Every recommendation is tied to acceptance: what to change, how to verify it, where the risk is, who owns it and which signal proves delivery.
- acceptance criteria
- owner
- risk signal
Runtime, noindex and ownership boundaries
We separate the public site from service zones, noindex pages, logs, runtime errors and integration warnings so SEO does not depend on unrelated noise.
- noindex
- runtime health
- ownership
From audit to server infrastructure implementation
When an audit finds risk in servers, databases, backup, migration or security baseline, we connect recommendations with the SO-TECH server catalog and a practical launch plan.
Server services catalog after audit
We turn the risk map and roadmap into a Dedicated, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS or colocation choice with TCO, SLA/SLO, ownership and capacity plan.
- Dedicated / IaaS
- TCO
- SLA/SLO
Database and performance contour
After a performance audit, we select the PostgreSQL, MySQL or MS SQL contour by IOPS, RAM cache, latency, backup window, replication and growth plan.
- PostgreSQL
- MS SQL
- IOPS
Migration, cutover and rollback plan
For modernization, we prepare a dependency map, DNS/change window, migration sequence, availability tests, rollback criteria and communication plan.
- dependency map
- cutover
- rollback
Security baseline for the server contour
We connect audit findings with DDoS/VPN, firewall rules, access policy, logging, IDS/IPS, SIEM, backup and RPO/RTO.
- DDoS / VPN
- SIEM
- RPO/RTO
Dedicated capacity for critical systems
After workload audit, we turn 1C, ERP, highload and isolated contours into CPU/RAM/NVMe sizing, SLA/SLO and an ownership model.
- 1C / ERP
- CPU/RAM/NVMe
- SLA/SLO
Cloud / IaaS for fast launch
When the roadmap needs scaling, test environments or a fast MVP, we connect the capacity plan with IaaS, network, backup and operations budget.
- IaaS
- MVP
- ops budget
Storage, backup and disaster recovery
For data and archives, we document retention, backup window, restore test, disaster recovery scenarios, RPO/RTO and storage cost.
- retention
- restore test
- RPO/RTO
Backup / DR readiness after audit
When the audit reveals data loss or downtime risk, we turn it into backup policy, retention, immutable backup, recovery test, RPO/RTO and a disaster recovery runbook.
- immutable backup
- recovery test
- DR runbook
PaaS runtime and less manual operations
When the team needs release velocity, observability and CI/CD more than manual OS administration, we identify candidates for a managed platform.
- CI/CD
- observability
- managed platform
SoftTech for tour operators and hotels
When the audit shows that the business needs an application product in addition to infrastructure, we connect requirements with Hotel Editor and an implementation roadmap.
- Hotel Editor
- tourism
- implementation
3. Areas of architectural consulting
Key areas of work at the C-Level level: architecture, infrastructure, data, integration and development strategy.
3.1 Architectural audit
- Analysis of the current architecture model
- Scalability Assessment
- Identifying system limitations
- Formation of a modernization roadmap
3.2 Infrastructure audit
- Fault Tolerance Analysis
- SLA check
- Downtime risk assessment
- Designing a DR strategy
3.3 Database consulting
- MS SQL/Postgres performance analysis
- Detection of blocking and competitive conflicts
- Indexing optimization
- Data schema refactoring
3.4 Integration audit
- API architecture analysis
- Checking contract models
- Assessing the risks of dependence on third-party systems
- Data flow optimization
3.5 Technology strategy
- Selecting a Technology Stack
- Scaling plan
- Development roadmap
- Reducing technical debt
4. Methodology
We work in a controlled cycle: from diagnostics to implementation support.
- 1. DiagnosticsAnalysis of the current state, limitations and key risks.
- 2. Architectural modelingFormation of the target architectural model and implementation options.
- 3. Formation of strategic recommendationsChange roadmap, priorities and KPIs.
- 4. Implementation support and change controlSupporting transformation and monitoring results.
We accompany the transformation, and do not limit ourselves to the report.
5. Business result
We convert architectural solutions into measurable business effects.
Stability
Increasing the stability of the IT infrastructure.
Risk reduction
Reduce operational risks and architectural vulnerabilities.
Scalability
Controlled scalability of IT circuits and services.
Performance
Predictable performance of critical systems under load.
Cost reduction
Reduced maintenance and operating costs.
Implementation speed
Accelerate the implementation of new digital initiatives.
6. Why SO-TECH
We combine engineering depth and strategic vision for the development of IT systems.
Architectural consulting FAQ
Short answers help clarify the working format before the first meeting: what we review, what result we deliver and how quickly we can start.
When do you need architectural consulting rather than just development?
When system growth is blocked by architecture debt, unstable integrations, expensive infrastructure or unclear responsibility boundaries between teams.
What is included in infrastructure and performance audit?
We review servers, network, databases, backup, monitoring, SLA, workload bottlenecks and failure risks for critical services.
What business result comes after a CTO session?
A change roadmap with priorities, risks, dependencies, business impact assessment and clear next steps for the team.
What artifacts are included in the executive brief and roadmap?
The package includes a risk map, cost of inaction, target architecture, change backlog, quick wins, dependencies, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO and implementation stages.
Do you help implement decisions after the audit?
Yes. We can support architecture supervision, release gates, DevOps/SRE contour, integrations, monitoring and knowledge transfer to the client team.
Can we start with a short assessment?
Yes. We can start with an express audit of one contour: architecture, infrastructure, databases, integrations or monitoring, then expand the work.
How is a technical IT audit different from an architecture audit?
A technical IT audit is broader: it covers architecture, development processes, infrastructure, operations, security, support cost and team maturity. Architecture audit focuses deeper on domains, service contracts and the target system model.
Can SO-TECH audit Bitrix or a corporate portal?
Yes. We review D7 modules, upgrade-safe approach, REST/API, access rights, performance, integrations, customizations and Bitrix update risks.
What is included in an SRE/DevOps assessment before production launch?
We review release process, rollback, CI/CD, observability, alerts, incident response, runbook, SLA/SLO and team production readiness.
How much does SO-TECH IT consulting cost and how is the budget estimated?
The budget depends on scope, number of systems, diagnostic depth, access model, SLA/SLO, RPO/RTO, downtime risk and required artifacts. We first define the business goal, cost of inaction and expected result, then suggest the work format.
What should we send to get a fast consulting estimate?
Describe the business problem, critical services, current architecture, infrastructure, Bitrix/portal, integrations, symptoms, timeline, budget constraints and desired artifact: risk map, roadmap, executive brief or delivery control.
How do we choose between technical audit, architecture audit, CTO session and delivery control?
Start with technical audit when you need a full IT risk picture. Choose architecture audit for target model and service contracts. Choose CTO session for CEO/CTO budget defense. Choose delivery control when the decision is made and implementation needs supervision.
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We will discuss the architecture of your project and prepare a C-Level risk assessment, target model and implementation roadmap.