TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT: Plan, Verify, Implement, Check, Repeat
Temporary support for system implementations, technology transitions, or IT projects
Technology projects create demands beyond normal IT operations — system implementations, software deployments, migrations, vendor management, user training, change management.
You need professional IT project support without permanent hiring.
Our technology implementation support provides:
- System implementation coordination
- Software deployment project management
- Vendor management and oversight
- User training and support coordination
- Technology transition execution
- Flexible engagement (projects, temporary placement)
ORCHARD’S TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SERVICES
System Implementation Coordination:
Requirements gathering and documentation
Vendor selection support
Project planning and timeline management
Implementation coordination and oversight
User acceptance testing coordination
Go-live planning and execution
Post-implementation support coordination
Software Deployment Projects:
Microsoft 365 deployment and migration
SharePoint implementation
Document management system deployment
CRM or ERP implementation coordination
Cloud migration projects
Application rollouts
Vendor Management and Oversight:
RFP development and evaluation
Vendor contract negotiation support
Vendor relationship management
Service level monitoring
Change request coordination
Invoice and billing verification
User Training and Support Coordination:
Training needs assessment
Training program development
Trainer coordination
User documentation development
Help desk coordination during transitions
User adoption monitoring
Technology Transition Projects:
Legacy system decommissioning
Platform migrations (email, file storage, applications)
Hardware refresh projects
Office move IT coordination
Merger/acquisition IT integration
IT Governance and Documentation:
IT policies and procedures
Technology standards documentation
System documentation
Configuration management
IT asset inventory
What Makes Orchard Different
Project Coordination, Not Technical Implementation:
- We coordinate IT projects, not provide hands-on technical services
- Work with your IT staff or vendors for technical execution
- Project management and coordination expertise
- Bridge between business and technical teams
Business-Focused Technology Understanding:
- Translate between business needs and technical solutions
- Requirements gathering and documentation
- Vendor communication and management
- Change management and user adoption focus
Vendor-Neutral:
- No vendor partnerships or commissions
- Objective evaluation and recommendations
- Client interests prioritized
- Independent oversight and advocacy
Canadian Technology Context:
- Canadian data sovereignty awareness
- PIPEDA and privacy compliance
- Canadian vendor landscape
- Canadian procurement practices
IT Implementation Support Pricing
Plant safe tech that actually works for you
Whatever service you need, whenever you need it … Orchard’s commitment to transparency is always in bloom. That’s why, unlike other firms, we publish our rates for the world to see!
We also offer reduced rates for non-profits and the public sector.
Hourly Rates:
- IT project coordination: $95-$125/hour
- Senior IT project management: $125-$150/hour
- Minimum 4-hour increments
Project Based:
- Small system implementation coordination: $5,000-$12,000
- Medium implementation projects: $12,000-$25,000
- Large or complex projects: $25,000-$50,000+
- Custom quotes based on scope
Temporary Placement:
- Part-time (20 hours/week): $1,800-$2,400/week
- Full-time (40 hours/week): $3,500-$4,700/week
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