What does io4 bring compared with an independent consultant?

Continuity and depth. io4 brings four to six specialists to a single contract: your projects keep moving during vacations and cover every Microsoft domain. Shared documentation ensures continuity, whoever is on the team.

And compared with a large consultancy?

Response time and the actual seniority of the people doing the work. At io4, the architect who scopes your project also delivers it. Your budget goes straight to expertise.

What does io4 sell besides consulting?

Microsoft licences. Our architecture recommendations are driven solely by your needs.

What size of organization is the io4 360 model designed for?

The io4 360 model starts making sense at 30 to 50 Microsoft 365 users and scales to around 5,000 to 50,000 users depending on complexity. From the first conversation, we tell you which model best fits your size.

How do contract renewal and transition work?

The standard contract is 12 months renewable, with quarterly commitments available to test the relationship. The architecture documentation and the access belong to you: a successor takes over the environment immediately.

Why io4

Choosing your Microsoft partner: four models compared.

Each model meets a specific need. Here is where each one excels, and what io4 brings you: a team of Microsoft experts, weekly follow-up, a predictable budget.

Engagement models

Four Microsoft support models, side by side.

Criterion	io4 Technologies	Independent consultant	Big firm	Hardware integrator
Engagement model	Prepaid hours or retainer + full expert team	On demand, per engagement	Per-project fixed fee	Hardware contract + service
Proactive follow-up	Automatic, weekly	On demand	Monthly / quarterly	Ticket-based
Microsoft specialization	Solutions Partner	Variable	Multi-vendor	Multi-vendor + hardware
Responsiveness	< 30 min (business hours)	Variable	24–48 h	Depends on the contract
Access to leadership	Decision-makers reachable directly	Yes	Via account manager	Via customer service
Geographic coverage	Canada / France / USA	Local	International	National
Ideal for	A Microsoft environment managed continuously	A one-off, highly specialized need	Multi-year transformation with 50+ consultants	Buying and managing a hardware fleet

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A partner committed for the long term

Our io4 360 model supports you quarter after quarter: a bank of hours or an annual retainer, a whole team of experts, weekly follow-up. We know your environment and anticipate your needs.

End-to-end Microsoft expertise

Our experts dedicate themselves to the Microsoft ecosystem: Solutions Partner, continuous training, up-to-date certifications.

The rigor of a big firm, the agility of a close-knit team

A 6-step methodology proven across more than 500 projects, with decision-makers you can reach directly. Tangible deliverables.

A local team in Montreal and Lyon

Two offices: Montreal and Lyon. On-the-ground knowledge of the North American and European markets, French and English expertise on both sides of the Atlantic.

They trust us

More than 200 organizations in Canada, France and the United States.

A selection of recent clients — from large Canadian industrial groups to Québec SMBs, and American and European clients.

500+

Projects delivered since 2018

200+

Organizations supported

Industries

Food processing

Forestry

Manufacturing

Mining / Val-d'Or

Construction

Technology

Public transit

Municipal

Public sector

Healthcare

Education

And many more: 25+ school service centres, 10+ CEGEPs, CIUSSS, public bodies, nonprofits, professional firms.

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The right choice if…

io4 is right for you if:

You want a Microsoft environment managed continuously, with a structured program and weekly follow-up.
Your organization runs on Microsoft 365, Azure or Dynamics and wants to get the most out of it.
You want four to six senior specialists who deliver fast, with direct access to leadership.
You are looking for the best value for money: continuously trained experts and a predictable budget.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about our model.

Another question? Write to us.

Continuity and depth. io4 brings four to six specialists to a single contract: your projects keep moving during vacations and cover every Microsoft domain. Shared documentation ensures continuity, whoever is on the team.
Response time and the actual seniority of the people doing the work. At io4, the architect who scopes your project also delivers it. Your budget goes straight to expertise.
Microsoft licences. Our architecture recommendations are driven solely by your needs.
The io4 360 model starts making sense at 30 to 50 Microsoft 365 users and scales to around 5,000 to 50,000 users depending on complexity. From the first conversation, we tell you which model best fits your size.
Size your contract
The standard contract is 12 months renewable, with quarterly commitments available to test the relationship. The architecture documentation and the access belong to you: a successor takes over the environment immediately.

Let's talk about your project

30 minutes to frame what matters.

A direct conversation with one of our experts: free, focused and practical. You leave with a clear, reasoned perspective on your situation.

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