For growing and established businesses that need an experienced, independent view of technology, suppliers, cyber risk and AI - without adding another full-time executive.
“Our IT supplier says we need to spend £40k on this project. How do I know it's the right approach?”
Challenge the assumptions before approving the spend. We'll review the proposal, risks, alternatives and the questions your supplier should answer.
We don't sell hardware, software or installation services, so there is no incentive to recommend something you don't need.
Advice grounded in senior technology leadership and years of making practical technology decisions.
No jargon-filled reports. You get a clear recommendation, the reasons behind it and what to do next.
For growing and established businesses that need an experienced, independent view of technology, suppliers, cyber risk and AI - without adding another full-time executive.
Your side of the table.
TechMates doesn't resell IT services or software. The advice is for you, not the supplier.
Based in Sevenoaks, supporting businesses across Kent and remotely across the UK.
An experienced, independent view of your technology, suppliers, costs, cyber resilience and priorities. I'll help you understand what's working, what needs attention and what I'd do next. I don't sell technology or IT services and receive no commission from suppliers - my only interest is giving you the right advice for your business.
Practical help identifying where AI and technology can genuinely improve productivity, service or decision-making - without adopting technology simply because it's fashionable.
Senior technology experience when you need it, without employing a full-time CTO. An independent sounding board for owners and leadership teams, helping with suppliers, strategy, projects, cyber, data, AI and major technology decisions.
Technology projects rarely fit neatly into packages. We can start with an informal conversation about what you're trying to achieve.
Start with a specific decision or a broader review. The aim is a practical recommendation and clear next actions, not a long report.
Send the product, quote or problem and explain what you actually need technology to achieve.
We look past the marketing and specifications to work out what matters for your situation.
You'll know what we'd do, why, what to avoid and what your next step should be.
TechMates is led by Ben Lloyd, an experienced technology leader and former CTO with a career spanning financial services, technology transformation, cyber resilience, data and practical AI adoption. After years of making large technology decisions for businesses, TechMates brings the same independent judgement to smaller companies and households - without selling the technology itself.
If you're not sure whether the issue is big enough for TechMates, send a quick email. We can usually tell very quickly whether an independent review would add value.
Contact TechMatesNo. TechMates does not sell hardware or take commission from manufacturers, retailers or installers. The point is to give you an independent view.
No. Most advice can be delivered remotely anywhere in the UK. Local home consultations can also be arranged around Sevenoaks and West Kent.
Yes. For business clients, TechMates can provide the independent client-side view while your existing IT provider continues to deliver the service.
Get experienced technology judgement on the proposal, supplier, risk or opportunity in front of you.
