Advisory Services
Five disciplines. One integrated advisory engagement.
We advise organizations worldwide on AI transformation, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data privacy, and for Singapore-registered entities we build government grant strategy into every engagement, not as an afterthought.
01 · AI Transformation
From AI pilots to an operating model.
The problem. Most organizations have run an AI pilot. Few have turned one into a repeatable capability. Pilots stall because governance, data readiness, and change management were never scoped alongside the technology.
What’s delivered. An AI readiness assessment, a prioritized use-case roadmap tied to measurable business outcomes, governance and risk guardrails, and hands-on support through implementation and adoption, including vendor and tooling evaluation.
Who it’s for. Leadership teams that need to move from “we should use AI” to a funded, governed roadmap with accountable owners and a realistic timeline.
Engagement at a glance
- Best suited to organizations beginning or scaling AI adoption beyond isolated pilots.
- Typical engagement: 6–12 weeks for roadmap and governance design.
- Engages leadership, IT, data, and operations stakeholders together.
- Grant eligibility for AI tooling and consultancy fees assessed from the outset.
Related Frameworks & Focus Areas
AI Readiness & Use-Case Roadmap
Assess data, governance, and team readiness, then prioritize AI use cases against measurable business outcomes.
ISO/IEC 42001 AIMS Advisory
Build an AI Management System aligned to ISO/IEC 42001 for defensible, auditable AI governance.
AI Governance & Responsible AI Framework Design
Design accountability, risk, and oversight structures for responsible AI adoption at scale.
AI Grant & Funding Eligibility Mapping
Map AI tooling and consultancy spend against PSG and EDG eligibility criteria from day one.
02 · Digital Transformation
Enterprise architecture and delivery, not slideware.
The problem. Digital transformation programs frequently fail at the handoff between strategy and delivery: the roadmap looks credible on paper but breaks against legacy systems, unclear ownership, or unrealistic sequencing.
What’s delivered. Enterprise architecture assessment, modernization roadmaps sequenced around business risk and dependency, vendor and platform selection support, and program management through delivery, drawing on direct experience leading enterprise-wide infrastructure and application modernization.
Who it’s for. Organizations modernizing core systems, consolidating platforms, or restructuring IT operating models who need delivery leadership, not just a strategy deck.
Engagement at a glance
- Best suited to organizations with legacy systems, platform consolidation, or operating-model change underway.
- Typical engagement: 3–9 months depending on scope.
- Engages IT leadership, enterprise architecture, and business unit sponsors.
- PSG and EDG funding mapped against specific modernization line items.
Related Frameworks & Focus Areas
Enterprise Architecture Assessment
Baseline current-state architecture and surface the dependencies that put modernization timelines at risk.
Hybrid Cloud & Legacy Modernization Roadmap
Sequence legacy-to-cloud migration around business risk, not just technical convenience.
Platform & Vendor Selection Support
Independent evaluation of platforms and vendors against your actual operating requirements.
Program Management Through Delivery
Hands-on program leadership from roadmap sign-off through go-live and adoption.
03 · Cybersecurity
Governance and controls that hold up under audit.
The problem. Cybersecurity investment is often reactive, driven by an incident or an audit finding rather than a coherent risk framework. That leaves gaps that resurface at the worst possible time.
What’s delivered. Security governance and risk assessments aligned to ISO 27001, control design and remediation planning, incident response readiness, and audit preparation support, led by an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credential (TUV SUD, CQI/IRCA approved) and CISSP-level practitioner expertise.
Who it’s for. Organizations pursuing ISO 27001 certification, responding to a regulatory requirement, or building a security program from an ad hoc baseline.
Engagement at a glance
- Best suited to organizations preparing for certification or responding to heightened regulatory scrutiny.
- Typical engagement: 8–16 weeks for a governance and controls baseline.
- Engages IT security, compliance, and executive risk owners.
- EDG funding routinely covers ISO 27001 consultancy and certification costs.
Related Frameworks & Focus Areas
ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS Gap Assessment & Certification Support
Gap-assess your ISMS against ISO/IEC 27001 and build the remediation plan to certification.
CTM Promoter Tier 3 (SS 712:2025) Readiness
Readiness advisory for CSA’s Cyber Trust Mark Promoter Tier 3 under SS 712:2025.
CSP Licence Pre-Audit Advisory
Pre-audit gap assessment and readiness advisory ahead of a CSA CSP licence application.
Incident Response Readiness Review
Test and strengthen incident response plans before an actual breach forces the issue.
04 · Data Privacy
PDPA-aligned data protection that scales with AI adoption.
The problem. As organizations adopt AI and expand data collection, exposure under regimes such as Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act and, for regional operations, GDPR, grows faster than most privacy programs can keep up with.
What’s delivered. Data protection gap assessments, PDPA compliance frameworks, data protection officer (DPO) advisory support, and privacy-by-design review for AI and digital initiatives before they launch, not after a complaint.
Who it’s for. Organizations scaling data collection or AI use who need a defensible privacy posture, and those preparing for a Data Protection Trustmark or similar certification.
Engagement at a glance
- Best suited to organizations scaling data use, entering new markets, or preparing for privacy certification.
- Typical engagement: 6–10 weeks for a gap assessment and remediation plan.
- Engages legal, compliance, IT, and data teams.
- IAPP CIPM-aligned methodology, with grant eligibility assessed per engagement.
Related Frameworks & Focus Areas
PDPA Compliance Framework & Gap Assessment
Benchmark data handling against PDPA obligations and close the gaps that create exposure.
DPTM (SS 714:2025) Readiness
Readiness advisory for Singapore’s Data Protection Trustmark under SS 714:2025.
DPO Advisory
Ongoing or project-based Data Protection Officer advisory support.
Privacy-by-Design Review for AI Initiatives
Review AI and digital initiatives for privacy risk before launch, not after a complaint.
05 · Grants Advisory
Funding strategy is part of the engagement, not a separate line item.
Most advisory firms treat Singapore government grants as an afterthought, a form to fill in once the technical scope is already fixed. We do the opposite: grant structure informs how we scope the AI, digital, cybersecurity, and data privacy work from the first conversation, because eligibility rules shape what qualifies for funding.
| Scheme | What it funds | Typical support level | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSG Productivity Solutions Grant | Pre-approved, off-the-shelf digital solutions and equipment. | Up to 50% of qualifying costs | Fast-track digital and cybersecurity tooling adoption. |
| EDG Enterprise Development Grant | Custom transformation projects: core capabilities, innovation & productivity, market access. | Up to 50% of qualifying project costs | Bespoke AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity/ISO 27001 programs. |
| SFEC SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit | Credit toward out-of-pocket costs for workforce transformation and training. | One-off credit per eligible employer | Offsetting training costs alongside a transformation project. |
| CTC Career Conversion Programme | Workforce reskilling and job redesign tied to transformation initiatives. | Salary support during structured reskilling | Redesigning roles as AI and automation change how work gets done. |
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How we integrate funding into delivery
- Every advisory scope is checked against current PSG and EDG eligibility criteria before it is finalized.
- Grant-qualifying deliverables and milestones are structured into the project plan and claims schedule.
- Where multiple schemes can be stacked, for example EDG project funding alongside SFEC credit, we plan for it explicitly.
- Application preparation and Business Grants Portal submission support is provided as part of the engagement.
Engagement at a glance
- Singapore-registered SMEs undertaking AI, digital, cybersecurity, or data privacy transformation.
- Organizations that assumed grants were “someone else’s” process, separate from the technical work.
- Teams that want funding strategy resolved before the project scope is locked, not after.
Related Frameworks & Focus Areas
Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)
Pre-approved digital solutions and equipment funding, up to 50% of qualifying costs.
Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)
Custom transformation project funding for core capabilities, innovation, and market access.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Credit toward workforce transformation and training costs for eligible employers.
Career Conversion Programme (CTC)
Salary support for structured reskilling as roles are redesigned around AI and automation.
