IT Audit & Advisory
Gain clarity before you invest
You sense that something isn't running smoothly — but don't know exactly where the lever is? We give you an honest assessment. Free, non-binding, and without sales pressure. Because good collaboration starts with trust, not with contracts.
For enterprise teams and SMEs alike
ChallengesWhy many companies don't know where to start
Technical challenges are rarely clear-cut. Slow releases, rising cloud costs, growing technical debt, or unstable systems — the symptoms are visible. But the root cause often remains unclear. As a result, budgets are approved without knowing whether the money is going to the right place.
Internal blind spots
When you work in your own system every day, you overlook structural problems. Architecture decisions that were right years ago no longer fit today. Yet the external perspective to clearly identify them is missing.
Uncertainty before major investments
Should you modernize, migrate, or rebuild? Without a thorough analysis, every decision is a gut feeling. At the same time, the clock is ticking because competitors are delivering faster.
A jungle of proposals without trust
Agencies and service providers promise a lot. But who gives an honest assessment — even if the answer is: 'You can solve this better internally'? That kind of honesty is rare in the industry.
Missing decision basis for leadership
CTOs and IT managers need reliable data to justify budgets internally. Without a concrete audit report, the basis for sound decisions is missing.
Fear of dependency
Many companies hesitate to bring in external partners. The concern: once you start, you can't get out. That's why a risk-free entry point is needed — one that builds trust before commitments arise.
BenefitsYour risk-free entry to any collaboration
Our advisory and audit is the universal entry point — regardless of whether you lead an enterprise team with 500 developers or are planning your first cloud migration as an SME. We analyze, assess, and recommend. Then you decide.
Free initial consultation (30-60 min)
Senior engineers listen, ask the right questions, and provide an initial assessment. Not a sales pitch, but a technical dialogue at eye level. You receive concrete insights already in this conversation.
Optional technical audit (1-2 weeks)
When deeper analysis is needed, we examine code, architecture, infrastructure, or processes in detail. You receive a results report with prioritized recommendations and concrete next steps.
Honest assessment — even if we're not the answer
We only recommend what truly helps. If your team can solve the problem internally, we say so. This approach has a reason: over 80 % of our audit clients choose a follow-up engagement — because they gained trust, not because they were pressured.
Audit costs are credited
If you decide on an engagement with Krafteq after the audit, we credit the audit costs in full. This makes the audit an investment, not a cost center.
No financial risk
The initial consultation is free. The audit is a standalone service with a clear deliverable. And if you choose not to continue, you keep the results report with all recommendations.
Trust before contract
We believe: good partnerships are built through competence and honesty. That's why we start with an entry point that gives both sides confidence.
ProcessFrom first conversation to informed decision
Our process is designed so you receive value at every stage — and can stop at any time. No lock-in, no hidden costs.
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Free initial consultation (30-60 min)
You describe your situation. Our senior engineers listen and ask targeted questions. Together, we identify the most important areas for action. Already here, you receive an initial assessment and concrete insights. Many clients gain clarity on topics that have been on their mind for months.
Initial assessment and concrete insights — free and non-binding.
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Optional technical audit (1-2 weeks)
If deeper analysis makes sense, our specialists conduct a structured audit. Depending on the need, we analyze architecture, SRE and DevOps practices, QA processes, cloud costs, delivery pipelines, or modernization potential.
Deep technical analysis with proven frameworks and tools.
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Results report with recommendations
You receive a clear report: what works well, where the risks are, and which measures have the greatest impact. Every recommendation is prioritized and includes a concrete effort estimate. This report is yours — regardless of whether we continue working together.
Prioritized recommendations with concrete effort estimates — your report, your decision.
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Decision and next steps
Based on the report, you decide how to proceed. Whether staff augmentation, managed squad, sprint project, or internal implementation — we advise honestly. If you continue with Krafteq, the audit fee is credited in full toward the follow-up engagement.
Full flexibility — audit costs are credited for follow-up engagements.
ServicesWhat we analyze in the audit
Our audit covers the full spectrum of modern software development. You choose the areas relevant to you. We bring the expertise.
Architecture review
Assessment of your system architecture for scalability, maintainability, and future-readiness. Analysis of microservices, monoliths, event-driven architectures, and data flows. Technologies like Spring Boot, ASP.NET Core, Node.js, or Gin — we know them from hands-on practice.
SRE and DevOps analysis
Assessment of your CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, deployment processes, and reliability practices. We evaluate GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Terraform, Kubernetes operations, and observability stacks with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
QA assessment
Analysis of your test coverage: unit tests, integration, E2E, performance, and security testing. We identify gaps and recommend suitable strategies with tools like Playwright, Cypress, Jest, JUnit, or k6.
Cloud cost audit
Transparency over your AWS, Azure, or GCP spending. We identify unused resources, oversized instances, and missing commitment strategies. We also evaluate EU alternatives like Hetzner or OVHcloud when digital sovereignty is required.
Delivery process assessment
Analysis of your release cycles, sprint practices, and team workflows. Where are the bottlenecks? Which processes slow down delivery speed? We provide concrete improvement recommendations.
Modernization planning
Assessment of legacy systems (Java EE, .NET Framework, Classic ASP) and creation of a step-by-step modernization plan. From rehost to rebuild — we recommend the right strategy for your situation.
ReferencesResults that speak for themselves
Follow-up engagement rate
Over 80 % of our audit clients choose a follow-up engagement — because they gained trust, not because they were pressured.
Cloud cost reduction
An enterprise software company (300+ employees) reduced cloud costs by 70 % through targeted infrastructure optimization after the audit.
Release cadence increased
SaaS provider (80 employees): Release cadence increased from monthly to weekly through QA engineering after the audit.
Lower operating costs
Manufacturing company (150 employees): Legacy ERP migrated from on-premises to Azure with 40 % lower operating costs.
Target AudienceEnterprise and SME — one entry point for both
Our advisory and audit is designed for companies of all sizes. The questions differ, but the process stays the same: listen, analyze, advise honestly.
Enterprise teams
CTOs and VPs of Engineering who need an independent assessment of their platforms. Teams facing a major transformation and needing reliable data for the decision. Organizations with compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR) seeking external expertise for validation.
SMEs and mid-market companies
Business leaders who want to know whether their IT infrastructure is future-proof. Companies considering cloud migration, modernization, or custom software development. Firms looking for a trustworthy partner before committing larger IT budgets.
IT Audit & Advisory — let's talk about it
Let us discuss how we can support your team.
“Trust is not built through contracts, but through competence and honesty. That's why every collaboration with us begins with an open conversation — not with a proposal.”
