East Midlands
Fractional CTO & software development in Derby
Derby's industrial heritage means many SMEs still depend on long-lived ERPs, bespoke databases, and manual workflows that were never designed for today's order volumes. We help Derby businesses modernise the experience layer — portals, integrations, warehouse tools — while keeping core systems stable.
Derby sits at the heart of the East Midlands manufacturing corridor, with aerospace, rail, and advanced engineering suppliers nearby. Those businesses need reliable systems under pressure: live stock, complex pricing, and traceability. We also support part-time IT leadership for owners who need senior oversight without a full-time hire — see our fractional IT director guide for Derby.
Typical projects include wrapping legacy ERPs in modern UIs, automating quoting and order flows, and giving your team a single place to see what's happening across operations. Explore our UK system integration services, pricing and engagement models, or contact us to discuss your systems.
Looking for part-time IT leadership rather than a full project team? Read our guide on fractional IT director services in Derby.
Industries we support in Derby
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace supply chain
- Logistics
- Engineering
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FAQs — fractional CTO in Derby
What is a fractional IT director in Derby?
A fractional IT director provides part-time, senior IT leadership — strategy, vendor management, architecture, and delivery oversight — without the cost of a full-time executive. It suits Derby SMEs with 10–100 staff who have business-critical systems but no dedicated technical owner.
Do you visit Derby businesses in person?
Most work is delivered remotely, but we regularly meet Derby and East Midlands clients on-site for discovery, warehouse walkthroughs, or stakeholder workshops when that speeds up delivery.
What systems do Derby manufacturers typically need help with?
Common projects include ERP modernisation, customer self-service portals, warehouse scanner apps, quoting platforms replacing Excel, and API integrations between legacy systems and modern services like Twilio or Open Banking.