Technology leadership for South Wales businesses

Fractional CTO and CIO leadership, independent technology reviews, and AI advisory, for businesses across Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Swansea and the M4 corridor. Named, senior, and on the ground.

IN SHORT

The essentials

What it is. Senior technology leadership for South Wales: fractional CTO and CIO, reviews and AI advisory.
On the ground. Cardiff-based, so on-site days across the region are easy.
How to start. Often a fixed-scope review first, then ongoing fractional support.

Coverage. Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Swansea and the M4 corridor.
Who does the work. A named senior practitioner with 15+ years’ experience.
Independent. Vendor-agnostic. We recommend what is right for you.

WHERE WE HELP

Three ways we can support
South Wales businesses

Fractional CTO in Cardiff

Board-level technology leadership from one day a month.

Technology review

An independent, fixed-fee health check with a prioritised action plan.

AI advisory

Where AI genuinely fits, made safe and operational

Why Local

Senior judgement, in the region

South Wales has a growing cluster of technology and fintech businesses along the M4, supported by FinTech Wales, the Development Bank of Wales and a tightening talent market. Leadership that already works in that context, and can be on-site in Cardiff, Newport or Swansea when a decision matters, is worth more than advice delivered only down a video call.

ScaleAround is Cardiff-based and works across the region. Engagements often begin with an independent review to establish where things really stand, then move into ongoing fractional leadership where it adds value.

“ScaleAround provided us with a thorough and insightful technology health check that was invaluable for our business. We highly recommend their services for any company looking to optimise their technology.”

Paul Chambers
Head of Product, Everything Financial

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

What technology leadership does ScaleAround provide in South Wales?

Fractional CTO and CIO leadership, independent technology reviews, and AI advisory, for businesses across South Wales and the M4 corridor including Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend and Swansea. Every engagement is led by a named senior practitioner.

Are you able to work on-site across South Wales?

Yes. We are based in Cardiff and the M4 corridor is an easy reach, so on-site days in Newport, Bridgend, Swansea and the surrounding area are straightforward. Most engagements blend on-site and remote.

Do you only offer fractional CTO services?

No. Alongside fractional CTO and CIO leadership we run independent technology reviews, fractional and interim MD / CEO assistance and AI advisory. Many South Wales engagements start with a review and move into ongoing fractional support.

What size of business do you work with?

From early stage startups through to established scaleups. Engagements flex from a day a month to hands-on leadership during a growth phase or transition.

How much does technology leadership cost?

Reviews are a fixed fee scoped on a free call. Fractional leadership works on a fixed fee or a day rate, agreed on a free scoping call, starting from one day a month. See the fractional CTO cost page for typical ranges.

How quickly can you start?

Most engagements begin within one to two weeks of agreeing scope. The first scoping call is free and without obligation.

Get Started

Start a conversation

A 30-minute scoping call. We will ask about your situation, tell you honestly whether we can help, and if it makes sense, outline next steps. No pitch deck. No pressure. No charge.

Book a scoping call