Independent IT, Telecom & Cloud Advisory

Why BitSherpa

We sit on your side of the table, not the vendor's

As a vendor-agnostic advisor, our commitment is helping you find the right solution for your business. We receive the same commission regardless of which provider you select, so the evaluation is based on fit, not incentive.

Unbiased, Market-Wide Guidance

We evaluate 300+ providers against your requirements so you can compare options and determine the best fit.

One Sherpa, Start to Finish

From discovery through deployment (and beyond), we stay with you every step of the way as an extension of your IT team.

Clarity in a Noisy Market

We cut through telecom and IT complexity, translating it into clear, actionable decisions your team can confidently execute.

Your Guide

Brandon Hansen

Founder & Principal Advisor

25+ years in enterprise technology. Former AT&T and Verizon. One point of contact across your entire IT stack.

Meet your advisor

Technology vendors across every major platform and provider

Distinct solution areas under one unified practice

Single point of contact for your entire technology stack

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Vendor-agnostic advice aligned to your business outcomes

How It Works

The Path Forward

Every engagement follows a clear trail, from understanding your technology landscape to delivering lasting business results.

Discovery

We map your current environment, uncover gaps, and align on outcomes before presenting options.

Strategy

We design a vendor-agnostic roadmap spanning connectivity, cloud, security, and communications.

Procurement

We negotiate contracts, run RFPs, and manage vendor relationships to get you the best value.

Ongoing Support

We stay at your side, auditing bills, managing lifecycles, and scaling with your business.

FAQ

What You're Probably Wondering

What does BitSherpa do? Independent technology consulting across nine areas: AI, telecom, cloud, security, and more.

BitSherpa is an independent technology consulting firm that helps mid-market and enterprise organizations evaluate, procure, and manage their IT vendors. We cover nine areas: AI advisory, AI search visibility, network and connectivity, cloud and compute, cybersecurity and compliance, mobile services, contact center and CX, unified communications, and vendor procurement. Instead of going to a different consultant for each area, you work with one advisor across all of them.

How does BitSherpa make money? Same commission from every provider on the procurement side; fee-based on the advisory side.

On the vendor procurement and provider sides, we receive a commission from whichever provider you select. The commission is the same across every provider in our catalog, so there is no financial reason to recommend one over another. Provider costs are the same whether you engage BitSherpa or go direct. On the advisory side (AI readiness, technology strategy, search visibility), engagements are fee-based. We explain the cost structure before any work starts.

Do you work with companies in Minneapolis or nationally? Minneapolis-based, working with organizations locally and across the U.S.

Both. BitSherpa is based in Minneapolis and works with organizations locally and across the U.S. Most engagements are remote for the advisory and procurement work, with on-site visits for discovery and deployment when the project calls for it.

What size companies do you work with? Mid-market and enterprise, typically 100 to 5,000+ employees.

Primarily mid-market and enterprise organizations, typically 100 to 5,000+ employees. The common thread is that you spend enough on technology vendors that independent procurement and management pays for itself. We also work with growing companies that are building their IT infrastructure for the first time and need guidance on vendor selection without the overhead of a full-time IT procurement team.

How is BitSherpa different from a managed services provider? We manage your vendor relationships, not your infrastructure. We are the advisor layer above the vendors.

A managed services provider (MSP) runs your IT infrastructure: servers, networks, help desk. BitSherpa does not manage your infrastructure. We manage your vendor relationships: who you buy from, what you pay, and whether you are getting what the contract promises. If you need an MSP, we can help you evaluate and select one. But we are the advisor layer above the vendors, not a vendor ourselves.

Independent Technology Advisory for Enterprise IT: AI, Telecom, Cloud, & Cybersecurity

We help you make better technology decisions that drive real business outcomes across your entire tech stack