IT Consulting & vCIO Services in Lubbock, TX

Most technology decisions at a small business get made in a hurry: the server dies, the lease is up, the cyber-insurance renewal asks questions nobody can answer, or a vendor quotes a "must-have" upgrade. Double Technologies gives Lubbock and West Texas businesses a calmer way to decide. As your Lubbock IT consultant, we look at what you have, what it costs, what's at risk, and what your business needs over the next few years. Then we write it down as a plan you can actually follow. Think of us as a small, local IT consultancy for Lubbock businesses that would rather plan than react.

That can be a single project, such as moving offices or getting off an old server, or ongoing virtual CIO (vCIO) guidance with regular planning meetings, a technology roadmap and an IT budget. Either way, you get honest advice in plain English from people who also do the hands-on work. Call (806) 319-8521 to talk it through.

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Do You Need an IT Consultant or Managed IT?

They solve different problems, and plenty of businesses need both at different times.

IT consulting is about direction and decisions. It fits when you:

have someone handling day-to-day IT but no one planning ahead
face a big one-time change: a new office, a server replacement, a Microsoft 365 migration or a merger
need a second opinion on a quote, a contract or a vendor's recommendation
have to answer security questions from an insurer, auditor, bank or large customer
can't say what you spend on technology each year, or what's coming due

Managed IT services are about running things every day: help desk support, proactive monitoring, patching, backups and user setup for a flat monthly fee. Most of our Lubbock IT consulting work is done for our managed IT clients, so planning and day-to-day support come from the same team.

vCIO Services: Planning Without a Full-Time CIO

A chief information officer makes sure technology supports the business plan, not the other way around. Most companies on the South Plains don't need, and can't justify, a full-time CIO salary. Our vCIO-style planning helps owners and managers decide what to buy, when to replace it, and what to spend, without needing a full-time CIO.

Planning Reviews

We meet with you when it makes sense for your business (not on a rigid quarterly calendar) to look at support trends, recurring problems, security findings, devices nearing end of life, and anything changing in your business. You leave with a short list of decisions and who owns each one. Reviews can be in person or remote.

A 3-Year Technology Roadmap

A technology roadmap lays out what should happen and when, so upgrades stop being surprises. It covers hardware replacement cycles, software and licensing renewals, security improvements, and projects tied to your goals, such as opening a second location or letting staff work remotely. Each item gets a priority, a rough timeframe and a cost range, and we update it as your business changes.

An IT Budget You Can Plan Around

We turn the roadmap into a simple IT budget: recurring costs (licenses, support, internet, subscriptions) and one-time costs (replacements and projects), spread by quarter and year. It ends the surprise-server-bill conversation and helps at tax time and when talking to your banker.

A vCIO also handles vendor management: reviewing contracts and renewals, sitting in on calls with your phone, internet, copier or line-of-business software vendors, and making sure someone is accountable when something breaks between two of them.

IT Project Consulting

Some work happens once and has to go right the first time. We plan the project, give you a written scope, and then either do the work ourselves or manage the vendors who do.

Office Moves and New Locations

Internet orders can take weeks, so we start early. We plan the circuits, cabling, network equipment, Wi-Fi coverage, phones and printers, then coordinate move weekend so staff can log in Monday morning.

Server-to-Cloud Migrations

Many West Texas businesses still run an aging server in a closet. We look at what it does and recommend what to move to the cloud, what to keep on-site, and what to retire. You get the trade-offs and costs in writing before anything changes.

Microsoft 365 Migrations and Cleanup

Moving email and files into Microsoft 365, or cleaning up a tenant that grew without a plan: licensing, shared mailboxes, SharePoint and Teams structure, and multi-factor authentication. Ongoing support is covered on our Microsoft 365 management page.

Network Refresh

Slow Wi-Fi, dropped connections and a firewall nobody has logged into in years are common. We assess your current network, design a replacement sized for your building and headcount, and install it with minimal downtime. See network management for ongoing care.

Phone Systems

We help plan and roll out business phone systems so calls, voicemail and remote work stay reliable when you move offices or replace aging phone gear.

Line-of-Business Software Rollouts

When you adopt or replace industry software, we plan the IT side: access, security, network readiness, backups and training windows, so the rollout doesn't stall operations.

Security and Compliance Assessments

Security questions now show up everywhere: cyber-insurance applications, customer vendor questionnaires, bank and auditor requests, and industry rules like HIPAA. A security assessment shows where you actually stand. We review accounts and multi-factor authentication, backups and restore testing, endpoint protection, email security, firewall and Wi-Fi settings, patching, and who has access to what. You get a plain-English report that ranks findings by risk and cost to fix.

From there, we can fix the gaps ourselves or hand the plan to your team. For ongoing protection, see our cybersecurity services in Lubbock. If you're trying to figure out what security should cost, our West Texas cybersecurity budget guide walks through typical line items.

We don't certify anyone as "compliant." No IT company can. We can assess against frameworks such as the HIPAA Security Rule, the FTC Safeguards Rule, CIS Controls, and the questions cyber-insurance carriers commonly ask.

Sample Deliverables

Good IT consulting should leave you with documents you can use, not just a meeting. Depending on the engagement, here is what you can expect.

Technology assessment. Inventory of devices, software, accounts and vendors; what's aging, unsupported or risky. For the owner and office manager.

3-year technology roadmap. Projects and replacements by quarter, each with priority, timeframe and cost range. For the owner and leadership team.

IT budget sheet. Recurring and one-time costs by month, quarter and year, with renewal dates. For the owner, bookkeeper or CFO.

Security assessment report. Findings ranked by risk, with recommended fixes and rough costs. For the owner, insurer or auditor.

Project scope. Steps, timeline, downtime window and responsibilities. For the decision-maker.

Planning review summary. What changed, open issues, decisions made and next steps. For the leadership team.

What a Roadmap Outline Looks Like

Where you are today: current systems, age, condition and known problems
Business goals: growth, new locations, remote work, compliance requirements
Risks: unsupported software, single points of failure, security gaps
Year 1: urgent fixes and must-do replacements
Years 2 and 3: planned upgrades and improvements
Budget summary: totals by year, recurring vs. one-time
Review schedule: when we revisit and update the plan

What a Budget Sheet Includes

Each line lists the item, vendor, renewal or replacement date, monthly or one-time cost, and notes. Typical lines include Microsoft 365 and other licenses, managed IT or support, internet and phones, backup and security tools, workstation and laptop replacements, network equipment, and planned projects.

Why Work With Double Technologies

Lubbock IT consultants come in many shapes, from solo advisors to large firms that mostly resell hardware. Here is how we work.

Local. We're a Lubbock-area team that knows West Texas internet providers, buildings and businesses.
Advice from people who do the work. Our recommendations come from installing and supporting the same systems, so they're practical.
Plain English. No jargon, no scare tactics. We explain the options and trade-offs so you can decide.
No pressure. If the honest answer is "keep what you have another year," that's what we'll say.

We consult most often for healthcare practices, financial services firms, professional services offices, retail and hospitality businesses, and construction and trades companies.

"Wow! This one word describes the way we felt once Double Technologies addressed our computer and security needs. They were quick to respond, and they are all extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain what needed to be done. They answered all our questions and made sure we were comfortable with what they did before they left. You get way more than you pay for with these guys!" (Double Technologies client)

Areas We Serve

As a Lubbock, Texas IT consulting team, we provide IT consulting and vCIO services to businesses in Lubbock, Wolfforth, Levelland, Brownfield, Littlefield, Post, Plainview, Amarillo, Abilene, Midland, Odessa and throughout West Texas. Planning meetings and most assessment work can be done remotely, and we come on-site when a project needs it.

IT Consulting FAQ

What does a vCIO do for a small business?

A virtual CIO is a part-time technology advisor. A vCIO plans technology spending, builds and updates a technology roadmap, reviews security, manages vendors, and meets with leadership so IT decisions line up with business goals, without the cost of a full-time executive.

Do I need managed IT services to hire you as an IT consultant?

We mainly provide consulting alongside our managed IT relationships. If you already have day-to-day IT covered and only need planning help, talk with us and we'll tell you honestly whether a short engagement still fits.

Can you work with our in-house IT person?

Yes. Our job is to plan and advise, not to replace anyone. We often help an internal IT person by handling the roadmap, budget and big projects so they can focus on daily support.

How long does a technology assessment take?

A technology assessment usually takes a few days, depending on how many users, systems and locations we need to review. You get a written report and a walkthrough meeting at the end.