Compare Pricing Options
White Internet Consulting offers several ways to access experienced, independent technology advice and leadership.
The appropriate engagement depends on the decisions your organisation needs to make, the complexity of its technology environment and whether support is required for a defined piece of work or on an ongoing basis.
All prices are in Australian dollars and exclude GST. The scope, responsibilities, deliverables and fees are agreed before work begins.
| Engagement | Best Suited To | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Technology Leadership | Continuing CTO-level advice, technology governance, delivery oversight and executive decision support | From $7,500 per month + GST |
| Independent Technology Reviews | A focused assessment of software delivery, technology leadership, operational dependencies or a significant investment | From $3,500 + GST, depending on the review |
| Defined Technology Consulting | Technology strategy, project delivery, due diligence or another agreed consulting requirement | Quoted according to scope |
Monthly retainers provide continuity, regular involvement and access to experienced executive technology leadership without the need to employ a full-time CTO.
An independent review or defined consulting engagement may be more appropriate when the business has a specific concern or decision to address.
You can explore the published options below or book a free consultation to discuss which approach would suit your organisation.
Monthly Technology Leadership Retainers
Monthly retainers provide ongoing technology leadership for organisations that need regular executive judgement, governance and delivery oversight.
Each engagement is designed around the level of responsibility and involvement required, from independent executive advice through to more active CTO-level leadership.
The monthly fee reflects continuity, reserved capacity, access and an ongoing understanding of your organisation’s technology priorities, risks, projects and suppliers.
The published hours indicate the maximum direct involvement normally included each month. They do not determine the value of the engagement.
The appropriate responsibilities, meeting arrangements and level of involvement are agreed before the engagement begins.
Advisory
$7,500 per month + GST
Senior technology advice for leadership teams that need an experienced technology executive in their corner.
Reserved capacity: Up to 12 hours of direct involvement each month.
Best suited to organisations that have capable teams and suppliers but need independent senior guidance.
Typical involvement:
- Executive technology advice
- Technology strategy and priorities
- Independent advice on major technology decisions
- Risk and governance guidance
- Vendor and supplier advice
- Architecture and investment review
- Monthly leadership review
- Access between meetings for important questions
Outcome:
Clearer decisions, fewer technology surprises and experienced technology leadership without employing a full-time CIO or CTO.
Governance
$10,500 per month + GST
Ongoing technology leadership and governance for organisations with multiple systems, suppliers, projects or material technology risk.
Reserved capacity: Up to 20 hours of direct involvement each month.
Typical involvement:
- Everything in Advisory
- Technology governance
- Roadmap ownership and prioritisation
- Project and delivery oversight
- MSP and supplier management
- Cybersecurity and technology risk oversight
- Policy and governance review
- Executive reporting
- Budget and investment guidance
- Regular engagement with internal and external technology teams
Outcome:
Greater control, accountability and visibility across technology without needing a full-time technology executive.
Embedded
$14,500 per month + GST
Embedded Fractional CIO or CTO leadership for organisations where technology is critical to operations, growth or transformation.
Reserved capacity: Up to 30 hours of direct involvement each month.
Typical involvement:
- Everything in Governance
- Active participation in leadership discussions
- Technology strategy ownership
- Oversight of major technology programmes
- Supplier and development-team leadership
- Technology budget and investment planning
- Cybersecurity, resilience and business continuity oversight
- Executive and board-level reporting
- Escalation support for significant technology issues
- Leadership mentoring and capability development
- Priority access for critical decisions
Outcome:
An experienced technology executive working alongside your leadership team, without the cost or commitment of employing a full-time CIO or CTO.
More than a block of hours
A technology leadership retainer is different from purchasing occasional consulting time.
The value comes from having an experienced executive who understands your business, remains familiar with your systems and suppliers, and stays involved as decisions and priorities change.
That continuity allows technology risks, delivery concerns and investment decisions to be considered in the context of your wider business objectives.
The monthly fee reflects that ongoing relationship and level of responsibility, rather than simply the number of hours spent in meetings.
Need a Different Level of Support?
If the published retainers do not suit your circumstances, I can discuss a tailored engagement.
The starting point is the work you need done, the decisions you need help with and how regularly support is required.
Independent Technology Reviews
An independent review is useful when you need clarity about a particular issue before deciding what to do next.
Each review has an agreed scope. A published “from” price is a starting point; the final fee depends on the work required.
The review scope and price are confirmed before work begins. Further consulting or retainer support is optional.
Software Development Review
From $3,500 + GST
For businesses concerned about software development progress, rising costs, missed deadlines or unclear delivery.
The review examines relevant project evidence, delivery practices, planning, technical constraints and team or supplier arrangements.
You receive an independent assessment, prioritised recommendations and an executive debrief to help your leadership team understand the situation and decide what to do next.
The scope depends on the project’s size, complexity and the decisions your organisation needs to make.
Independent Technology Review
From $3,500 + GST
For businesses seeking a broader view of their existing technology, risks and priorities.
This may be an appropriate starting point when several concerns are connected and you need help deciding what deserves attention first.
Key Person Technology Risk Review
From $3,500 + GST
For businesses that depend heavily on one developer, technology leader or external supplier.
The review assesses relevant dependencies, knowledge gaps, access and continuity concerns. Depending on scope, findings can include a dependency map, risk priorities and recommended actions.
The aim is to understand how the business can maintain important capability when a key person is unavailable.
CTO Leadership Review
From $4,500 + GST
For CEOs, Managing Directors, boards and leadership teams seeking an independent assessment of their existing technology leadership arrangements.
The review considers leadership responsibilities, communication, accountability, decisions and delivery in the context of what the business needs.
The agreed work includes relevant discussions and evidence, findings, recommendations and an executive debrief.
Technology Investment Readiness Review
From $4,500 + GST
For businesses preparing to approve a substantial software, platform or technology commitment.
The review considers the business case, proposed solution, scope, cost assumptions, delivery approach, dependencies and material technology risks.
You receive an independent assessment of what appears sound, what needs clarification and what should happen before you proceed.
Scoped Consulting and Advisory Work
Not every technology requirement needs an ongoing monthly engagement.
Sometimes your organisation needs experienced advice or delivery support for a particular project, decision or period of change.
I provide defined consulting engagements across Technology Strategy, Project Delivery, Technology Due Diligence and Technology Leadership.
Depending on your requirements, an engagement may involve assessing the current position, developing a practical roadmap, reviewing delivery arrangements, evaluating suppliers or supporting an important technology decision.
The work is agreed around the business outcome you need, rather than starting with a predetermined package of consulting hours.
For each engagement, I confirm the scope, responsibilities, deliverables, estimated effort and commercial arrangements before work begins.
Where a requirement can be addressed through one of my published Independent Technology Reviews, I will explain that option rather than recommending unnecessary consulting work.
If you’re uncertain which approach would be appropriate, book a free technology consultation to discuss your circumstances.
What Determines the Final Scope and Fee?
For reviews and tailored engagements, the work required depends on factors such as:
- The number of systems, projects or suppliers involved.
- The questions you need answered.
- The information available for review.
- The people who need to participate.
- The depth of assessment required.
- The deliverables and timing.
I confirm the scope and fee in writing. If new requirements arise, I discuss their effect on the work and cost before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
The appropriate engagement depends on the technology decisions your organisation faces and how much ongoing support is required.
A monthly retainer suits businesses that need continuing executive technology advice, governance or delivery oversight.
An independent review is appropriate when you need an objective assessment of a defined concern.
A scoped consulting engagement may be better for technology strategy, project delivery, due diligence or a particular leadership requirement.
If you are uncertain, a free consultation can help establish the most appropriate starting point. The scope and fees are confirmed before paid work begins.
No. Prices are in Australian dollars and exclude GST. GST is added where applicable and shown in the quote and invoice.
Yes. It is the starting price for that review. I confirm the actual scope and fee before work begins.
Yes. Meetings, preparation, research, assessment, correspondence and follow-up work count towards the monthly allowance.
I discuss the extra work and confirm the applicable rate before proceeding. If additional support becomes a regular need, I can review the retainer with you.
The retainer agreement sets out the notice period and process for changing or ending the engagement. These arrangements are explained before you commit.
Any emergency, after-hours or specific response commitment must be expressly agreed. The retainer agreement describes the support available.
Invoices are payable within 15 days of the invoice date. The billing schedule is confirmed in the engagement agreement.
No. A review is a standalone engagement. You can act on the recommendations internally or discuss further support if it would be useful.
Choose the Right Technology Engagement
Whether your organisation needs continuing executive technology leadership, an independent review or defined consulting support, the right engagement starts with understanding the business requirement.
I work directly with Australian CEOs, Managing Directors and leadership teams to establish what needs attention, the level of involvement required and the outcomes the business wants to achieve.
During an initial consultation, we can discuss your priorities, existing technology capability and the available options.
If professional support would be useful, I’ll recommend an appropriate engagement and explain the proposed scope, responsibilities and fees before you commit.