Smart business people appreciate the power of digital technology and its potential to transform their business. But it’s not easy.

Where do we start? What is our priority? Which solutions do we choose? What’s right for our business?

In larger organisations, these issues get taken care of by the Chief Technology Officer. But not all Kiwi businesses have one, and even those that do often benefit from an objective perspective.

That’s where Tailor comes in.

We specialise in acting as a ‘virtual’ Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) for medium-sized New Zealand businesses. The kind that are forward-thinking and growth-focused, no matter what sector they operate in.

If that’s you then, whatever stage you’re at or challenges you face, we can supply the kind of vCTO expertise that suits your organisation.

It’s all about ‘fit’.

HOW WE WORK

Tailor is the brainchild of Hayden Vink, and it’s Hayden’s extensive experience and knowledge that enables him to act as your virtual Chief Technology Officer.

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    PART OF YOUR TEAM

    Hayden’s first task is to work with the owner and/or senior management to get a deep understanding of the business and where it’s headed. He’ll join your leadership team - and take part in strategic and operational decision-making for the duration of Tailor’s tenure. With Hayden’s help, you’ll create a pragmatic roadmap and acquire the skills to allow it through.

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    INDEPENDENT

    Along the way, Hayden will be your invaluable guide through the minefield that technology can be. He’ll assist with finding and evaluating your technology options, then implementing the right one. Unlike many in the IT industry, Tailor is proudly independent and “solution agnostic”; we’re not resellers or agents. As one of our clients put it: “I truly believe that you only recommend things you’d spend your own money on if you were me.”

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    PEOPLE-FOCUSSED

    If there’s a secret to our success, it’s this: the most important consideration in any technology project is the people. We do not believe in technology for technology’s sake. Instead, for us what matters most is whether the technology improves the customer or employee experience, and that it’s easy to use. Creating better experiences that work in the real world is what we do.

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    WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU

    All our efforts focus on what will work best for you and your business. We will complement and nurture your own team, only stepping in when it’s really needed. We can be as part-time (or not) as you like. We are there for the long haul, though, able to be called upon after a project or tenure has ended. Ensuring the success of your digital investment is our number one priority.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

Click on the scenario that most closely matches your situation.

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We think we could be working a lot smarter

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WORK SMARTER,
NOT HARDER

Tailor can help by:

  • Working collaboratively to quickly diagnose pain points and opportunities where technology could make a massive difference.
  • Creating a pragmatic plan that balances your priorities, cashflow, and ability to implement while maintaining BAU.
  • Supporting you and your senior people to own and lead the change.
  • Assisting with specific projects only where extra help might be needed.
Make technology decisions with absolute confidence that everything 'fits' just right.
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We want to implement a new system

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IMPLEMENT A NEW SYSTEM

Tailor can help by:

  • Sense-checking whether what you're thinking really is right. We've got a knack for uncovering the 'gotchas' you might not have considered.
  • Or we can do the full monty from definining your requirements through to shortlisting potential options and facilitating a robust evaluation process
  • Finally, we can oversee the implementation on your behalf, including change management. At all times we act for you - not the vendor.
Choose and implement a new system with absolute confidence that it 'fits' perfectly.
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We want to build our own software

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BUILD YOUR OWN SOFTWARE

Tailor can help you gain a competitive edge by:

  • Providing sage, independent advice about building your own software, rather than implementing an existing solution.
  • Assembling the perfect team to build your software.
  • Defining and prioritising features, and steering the user experience (UX) in the best possible direction.
  • Pragmatically managing enhancements and new features once launched.
Create custom software that truly suits your business.
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We want to future-proof our business

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FUTURE-PROOF
YOUR BUSINESS

Tailor can help by:

  • Coming in and spending a day or two getting to your know your business, then facilitating an engaging and provocative session with you and your senior people
  • This session can be as 'no holds-barred' or 'blue sky' as you like - and we will think forwards together six months to six years and beyond
  • What sort of business will you be in the future? What sort of business do you want to be? What do you need to be thinking about - and doing - now?!
Face your future with courage and confidence.

So, if you’re facing a digital move and don’t want to end up in a minefield, let Tailor be your guide.

Email Hayden now, or call 021 386 594