Strategic Advisory Services
Acton Pacific Strategies offers a focused set of advisory services designed for organizations that need expert, independent guidance — not a sales pitch. Engagements are structured to meet your timeline and budget, from targeted advisory calls to comprehensive multi-phase architecture projects.
Strategic Technology Advisory
For technology leaders navigating major infrastructure decisions, Acton Pacific Strategies provides the strategic depth of a seasoned network architect with the objectivity of a true independent.
- AI and machine learning infrastructure readiness assessments
- Digital transformation strategy and infrastructure roadmapping
- Multi-year technology planning aligned to business objectives
- Executive briefings and board-level infrastructure presentations
- CIO/CTO advisory retainer engagements
Ideal for: Organizations planning significant infrastructure investments, undergoing digital transformation, or seeking an experienced technical voice at the leadership table.
Network & Data Center Architecture
Drawing on 30 years of hands-on design experience across enterprise, service provider, and cloud environments, Acton Pacific Strategies delivers rigorous, implementable network architectures.
- Data center design: leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP underlay/overlay
- AI cluster networking: GPU fabric interconnects, RoCE, storage networking
- Campus and branch LAN/WAN architecture and refresh planning
- Hybrid cloud connectivity: colocation, direct connect, SD-WAN
- Optical transport and high-density 400G/800G network design
- IPv6 planning and migration
- DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) architecture
Ideal for: Organizations building or refreshing data center infrastructure, deploying AI workloads, or modernizing campus and WAN environments.
Procurement, Security & Governance
Vendor selection is one of the highest-stakes decisions an IT organization makes. Acton Pacific Strategies brings independent expertise to ensure your procurement process is rigorous, defensible, and outcome-focused.
- Vendor evaluation frameworks and scoring matrices
- RFP and RFI development for networking and infrastructure projects
- Proof-of-concept (PoC) design and evaluation oversight
- Total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI analysis
- Infrastructure security assessments
- Zero trust network architecture (ZTNA) design
- Network segmentation and access control policy review
- Governance frameworks for infrastructure lifecycle management
Ideal for: Organizations replacing core infrastructure, conducting competitive evaluations, or seeking independent validation before a major technology commitment.
How We Work With You
Acton Pacific Strategies offers flexible engagement structures to fit the scope and pace of your project:
- Advisory Retainer — Ongoing access to expert guidance on a monthly basis; ideal for organizations that want a trusted advisor on call
- Project-Based Engagement — Scoped deliverables with defined timelines; ideal for architecture designs, vendor evaluations, and technology assessments
- Workshop / Executive Briefing — Half-day or full-day sessions for leadership teams; ideal for strategic planning, technology education, and roadmapping
- Peer Review — Independent review of an existing design, RFP, or vendor proposal; ideal for organizations that want a second opinion before committing