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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