Business Technology Optimization
Map the business technology stack, reduce silo-IT, and build a practical roadmap.
Business Technology Optimization
Make your business technology secure, connected, and ready to prove.
Alquire helps growing businesses secure Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, prepare for cyber insurance and audits, and make smarter technology decisions — without creating siloed systems.
- NIST & CIS-informed
- KPMG-audit tested
- Microsoft Partner · Cisco Meraki reseller
Your technology stack is making decisions even when no one owns the strategy.
Most small and mid-sized organizations depend on cloud email, file sharing, SaaS apps, network gear, automation, AI tools, endpoints, vendors, and insurance questionnaires. If no one owns the full picture, the stack becomes disconnected, risky, and hard to prove.
Flagship Readiness Review
Can you prove your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace is actually secure?
A senior-led review of identity, sharing, admin access, logging, and evidence — with a practical roadmap, not just a list of problems.
We work with your IT team, not over them. This isn't a fault-finding audit — it's air cover with leadership and fewer break-fix fires for whoever manages your systems today.
What the review covers
- Identity & MFA configuration
- Admin privilege & access review
- Sharing & data-loss exposure
- Logging & evidence capture
- 30/60/90-day remediation roadmap
Which level of help do you need?
Three ways to work with Alquire — from a free self-check, to the readiness review above, to ongoing senior IT leadership. Most engagements start with a readiness review.
| Feature | DIY Checklist | Readiness ReviewMost popular | Fractional CIO / CTO Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Starting at $2,500 | Custom monthly retainer |
| Format | Self-serve download | One-time, done-with-you review | Ongoing senior advisory |
| What you get | A checklist of gap areas to self-assess | Specific findings, captured evidence, and a 30/60/90-day remediation roadmap | A continuous roadmap, vendor and tool decisions, and board-ready reporting |
| Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace review | Self-check | ✓ Reviewed with you | ✓ Reviewed & maintained |
| Evidence for insurers, auditors & vendors | — | ✓ Captured & organized | ✓ Maintained over time |
| Works alongside your IT team | — | ✓ Air cover, not fault-finding | ✓ Embedded senior partner |
| Best for | Teams who want a place to start | Teams facing a renewal, audit, or security questionnaire | Organizations that want senior IT leadership without a full-time hire |
| Next step | Download the checklist | Book a Readiness Call | Book a Readiness Call |
Readiness Review pricing bands up by user count; a lighter Readiness Snapshot may be available as a cheaper on-ramp. Alquire provides readiness support and framework-informed guidance — not legal, audit, or certified compliance advice.
Most clients hire Alquire for one thing — then discover the rest
Teams usually arrive for the readiness review above. Once the stack is documented, they realize Alquire can run far more than a traditional MSP — and ask why we didn't say so sooner. Here is the fuller service set.
Security-First Managed IT
Managed IT support with security baselines, documentation, vendor coordination, and maturity reviews.
Cisco Meraki Network Readiness
Cloud-managed network planning, review, documentation, and support for Meraki environments.
Microsoft 365 Security Readiness
Review identity, MFA, admin roles, email security, sharing, logging, and evidence.
Google Workspace Security Readiness
Review admin access, 2-Step Verification, Drive sharing, Gmail controls, logs, and evidence.
Cyber Insurance Readiness
Prepare for questionnaires with control gap review, evidence planning, and remediation priorities.
Audit & Evidence Readiness
Create useful documentation, screenshots, exports, control ownership maps, and evidence folders.
AI Governance Readiness
Define acceptable AI use, approved tools, sensitive data guardrails, and human review workflows.
Technology Stack Advisory
Choose CRM, accounting, HR, collaboration, automation, AI, and vendor tools without creating silos.
How Alquire works
Discover
Clarify the trigger: renewal, audit, vendor review, network change, or growth problem.
Review
Assess the stack, settings, documentation, and ownership gaps.
Prioritize
Separate urgent risks from nice-to-have improvements.
Document
Create evidence, screenshots, exports, notes, and ownership maps.
Improve
Plan remediation and recurring maturity work.
Good fit / not fit
Good fit
Organizations that value senior judgment, documentation, security basics, practical roadmaps, and evidence-ready operations.
Not the best fit
Buyers who only want the cheapest one-off repair, refuse MFA/backups/access controls, or want guaranteed compliance claims.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alquire a traditional MSP?
Alquire provides managed IT support, but the focus is broader than break-fix: readiness, documentation, security baselines, evidence, and better technology decisions.
Do you guarantee compliance?
No. Alquire provides readiness support, gap analysis, documentation, and framework-informed recommendations. Compliance certification and legal advice should come from qualified legal, audit, or regulatory professionals.
Can you help with Cisco Meraki?
Yes. Alquire supports cloud-managed network planning, review, documentation, and operational readiness for organizations using or evaluating Cisco Meraki.
Can you help with cyber insurance questionnaires?
Yes. Alquire can review the questions, identify IT control gaps, gather evidence, and prioritize remediation work before renewal or application deadlines.
Do you work with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace?
Yes. These platforms are central to identity, email, files, collaboration, mobile access, and audit evidence for many small and mid-sized organizations.
How fast can we start?
The fastest first step is a readiness call focused on the business trigger: insurance renewal, audit request, vendor review, platform security concern, or network modernization.