How long does an IT audit take?

A standard audit for a company with 50–200 users takes 2–4 weeks including interviews, system inspection and report preparation. Smaller scopes (e.g., security-only audit) can be completed in 1–2 weeks.

Do we need to give you admin access to our systems?

For a thorough audit, read-only access to key systems is recommended. We can also work with screenshots and exports provided by your team if access is restricted. The level of access is agreed upon at the start.

Can you implement the recommendations as well?

Yes. Many clients engage us for both consulting and implementation. We can execute the full roadmap, specific projects, or provide oversight while your team implements. The choice is yours.

Is NIS2 relevant to our company?

NIS2 applies to organizations in essential and important sectors (energy, transport, health, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, etc.) above certain size thresholds. We can quickly assess whether your organization falls within scope and what obligations apply.

IT Consulting & Architecture

When You Need an Outside Perspective

Internal IT teams are often absorbed by daily operations and lack the time or perspective to evaluate the big picture. Technology decisions made years ago may no longer align with business goals. Licensing costs creep up. Security gaps go unnoticed. Compliance deadlines approach without a clear plan.

Helpio provides independent IT consulting grounded in practical experience. We do not sell theoretical frameworks — we deliver actionable recommendations based on what actually works in mid-sized Czech and Slovak businesses. Our consultants have implemented the solutions they recommend, so advice comes with the nuance of real-world execution.

What We Deliver

IT Audit

A thorough assessment of your IT environment: infrastructure, cloud services, security posture, licensing, processes and team capacity. We document what you have, identify risks and inefficiencies, and deliver a prioritized improvement roadmap. The audit typically covers network architecture, server and endpoint status, backup and disaster recovery, access management, patch levels and operational processes.

ISO 27001 & NIS2 Preparation

We guide your organization through compliance preparation. For ISO 27001, this includes gap analysis against Annex A controls, ISMS documentation development, risk assessment methodology, implementation of technical and organizational measures and preparation for the certification audit. For NIS2, we assess applicability, map required measures to your environment and create an implementation plan aligned with Czech national transposition requirements.

Strategic IT Planning

We help you create a 1–3 year IT roadmap aligned with your business strategy. This includes technology refresh planning, cloud strategy, build-vs-buy decisions, vendor consolidation and resource planning. The roadmap provides clear milestones, budget estimates and decision points so management has visibility into where IT is heading and why.

Cost Optimization

We analyze your IT spending to identify savings opportunities without compromising quality. Common findings include over-provisioned cloud resources, unused or duplicate software licenses, suboptimal vendor contracts and maintenance agreements for end-of-life equipment. Clients typically find 10–25% in savings that can be reinvested in strategic initiatives.

Architecture Design

For specific projects — cloud migration, new office build, security overhaul, or system consolidation — we design the target architecture. This includes technology selection, sizing, network topology, security model, integration points and migration path. The design serves as the blueprint for implementation, whether executed by your team, by us or by a third party.

How We Work

Consulting engagements start with a scoping session to define objectives, boundaries and deliverables. We then conduct research — interviews, documentation review, system inspection and data collection. Analysis produces findings and recommendations, which we present in a clear, actionable format with priorities, effort estimates and expected outcomes.

We do not bury insights in lengthy reports that nobody reads. Deliverables are concise, visual and focused on decisions. We also offer implementation support if you want us to help execute the recommendations.

What You Get

Clear picture — know the real state of your IT environment, including risks you were not aware of
Actionable plan — prioritized roadmap with effort and budget estimates
Cost savings — typical 10–25% reduction in IT spending through optimization
Compliance readiness — documented path to ISO 27001 or NIS2 compliance
Informed decisions — architecture designs that prevent costly mistakes
Independent advice — recommendations based on your needs, not vendor incentives

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an IT audit take?: A standard audit for a company with 50–200 users takes 2–4 weeks including interviews, system inspection and report preparation. Smaller scopes (e.g., security-only audit) can be completed in 1–2 weeks.
Do we need to give you admin access to our systems?: For a thorough audit, read-only access to key systems is recommended. We can also work with screenshots and exports provided by your team if access is restricted. The level of access is agreed upon at the start.
Can you implement the recommendations as well?: Yes. Many clients engage us for both consulting and implementation. We can execute the full roadmap, specific projects, or provide oversight while your team implements. The choice is yours.
Is NIS2 relevant to our company?: NIS2 applies to organizations in essential and important sectors (energy, transport, health, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, etc.) above certain size thresholds. We can quickly assess whether your organization falls within scope and what obligations apply.