CTO as a Service & Technology Advisory
Fractional CTO leadership, IT strategy and roadmaps senior expertise on demand.
ExploreSince 1996 · Agra, India
One partner to consult, plan and deliver your entire IT.
For nearly 30 years, businesses across Agra have trusted Astek to handle it all in one place technology consulting and strategy, a clear roadmap matched to your budget, and an in-house team that implements and supports it. Networks, security, email, servers, connectivity and power, delivered end to end.
What we do
One partner for the whole stack
Twenty practice areas and 100+ services across cybersecurity, infrastructure, connectivity and advisory sized to your business, whether you run one office or many.
Network, Wireless & Connectivity
Switching, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN and site-to-site links that keep everything connected.
ExploreFirewall & Network Security
Next-gen firewalls, IPS, VPN and zero-trust access to secure your perimeter and beyond.
ExploreServers, Storage & Data Centre
Servers, storage, virtualization and high-availability data-centre infrastructure.
ExploreIT Operations & Network Visibility
Monitoring, performance management and full visibility across your infrastructure.
ExploreBusiness Continuity & Disaster Recovery
BCP and DR planning so you recover quickly from any disruption.
ExploreEnterprise Mobility & Smart Edge
Barcode, RFID, rugged mobility and edge solutions for a mobile workforce.
ExploreSpecialized Enterprise Solutions
Mainframe security, video walls, kiosks and specialized enterprise integrations.
ExploreAdvance Surveillance with AI
AI-driven video surveillance with analytics, smart detection and central monitoring.
ExploreUnified Communications & Collaboration
IP telephony, video conferencing and collaboration that connects your teams.
ExplorePower & Infrastructure Resilience
UPS, redundancy and failover that keep critical systems always on.
ExploreManaged IT Services & Support
Proactive monitoring, helpdesk and SLA-based support for your whole environment.
ExploreGovernance, Risk & Compliance
GRC, vulnerability and risk management to stay secure, audited and compliant.
ExploreEmail & Web Security
Secure email and web gateways that stop spam, phishing and malicious sites.
ExploreEndpoint & Mobile Security
Centrally managed protection for every laptop, desktop, server and mobile device.
ExploreData Protection & Encryption
Encryption, DLP, backup and recovery to keep critical data safe and available.
ExploreIdentity & Access Security
IAM, MFA, SSO and privileged access so only the right people get in.
ExploreCloud & Application Security
Protect cloud workloads, containers and applications across every environment.
ExploreSecurity Operations & Threat Management
SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence and SOC services to detect and respond fast.
ExploreOT, IoT & Industrial Security
Security and visibility for industrial systems, OT networks and IoT devices.
ExploreWhy Astek
Three decades of technology experience
Since 1996, Astek has helped businesses build, secure and manage reliable IT environments. Our approach is simple understand the requirement, recommend the right technology and support it for the long term.
- ✓Established since 1996Nearly three decades of hands-on technology experience and a long-standing presence in Agra.
- ✓Vendor-neutral approachWe work across leading technology brands and recommend what best fits your requirement not what fits a particular vendor.
- ✓Right-sized solutionsSolutions are designed around your business needs, existing infrastructure, growth plans and budget.
- ✓End-to-end capabilityFrom assessment and architecture to deployment, integration and optimisation.
- ✓Long-term technology partnerContinued support, monitoring, upgrades and technology planning beyond the initial deployment.
- ✓Business-first technology consultingWe focus on technology that improves efficiency, strengthens security and supports business growth.
- ✓Infrastructure + Cybersecurity + Consulting under one roofOne partner across all three which sets us apart from firms that only resell products or only consult.
Leadership
Founder-led since 1996
The strategy and standards behind every Astek engagement.
Your CTO as a Service. Ashish Agarwal founded Astek in 1996 and remains the strategic technology mind behind it. An MBA from IIM Lucknow, he pairs three decades of hands-on infrastructure experience with a transformation-first outlook helping businesses treat IT as a driver of growth, not just a cost centre.
Technology should solve a business problem. That’s where we begin.How Astek approaches every engagement
For companies that need senior technology leadership without a full-time hire, Ashish and the Astek team step in as an on-demand CTO setting the strategy, drawing up the roadmap, choosing the right vendor-neutral technology, and delivering and supporting it end to end. One partner to consult, plan and deliver.
MBA IIM LucknowChief Transformation OfficerCTO-as-a-ServiceFounder since 1996
Case studies
From quick fixes to full transformations
A single firewall swap or an organisation-wide security programme, here’s the range of what we take on.
Focused DeploymentProfessional Services
Stopping Phishing Before It Reached the Inbox
The organisation gained a controlled mail-security layer, clearer visibility into threats and a repeatable process for handling suspicious messages.
Email & Web Security
Read case studyComplex TransformationProfessional Services
Cybersecurity Hardening After a Security Incident
The client moved from reactive incident handling to a more layered security posture.
FirewallEndpointEmailMFAMonitoring
Read case studyStrategic AdvisoryGrowing Enterprise
Seven Vendors, No Technology Owner: CTO as a Service
Management gained one coherent view of technology across multiple suppliers.
CTO as a ServiceVendor ManagementArchitectureCybersecurity Roadmap
Read case studyHow we engage
A clear path from first call to ongoing support
01
Consult
We learn your business, assess your current infrastructure and identify gaps and risks.
02
Design
We propose a right-sized, vendor-matched solution with clear scope and transparent costs.
03
Deploy
Our engineers install and configure with minimal disruption to your operations.
04
Support
We maintain, monitor and refine a long-term partnership, not a one-off job.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to common questions about working with Astek. Need something specific? Send an enquiry and we’ll help.
What does Astek Networking & Solutions do?
We help businesses design, secure and manage their IT environment covering cybersecurity, networking, servers, storage, cloud, data protection, connectivity, monitoring and technology consulting.
How long has Astek been in business?
Astek was established in 1996. For nearly three decades, we have worked with businesses on IT infrastructure, security and evolving technology requirements.
Are you tied to specific technology brands?
No. We follow a vendor-neutral, multi-brand approach and recommend technologies based on your requirements, existing infrastructure, scalability and budget.
Do you only supply products, or also design and implement solutions?
We do both. Our role can include assessment, solution architecture, product selection, supply, deployment, configuration, integration and ongoing support.
Do you provide ongoing IT and cybersecurity support?
Yes. We support clients beyond implementation with maintenance, monitoring, upgrades, security policy management, troubleshooting and technology planning.
Do you work with small businesses as well as enterprises?
Yes. Solutions are right-sized according to the organisation, risk profile and budget from growing businesses and multi-location companies to larger enterprise environments.
Can you assess our existing IT infrastructure before recommending anything?
Yes. We can review your current infrastructure, security posture and business requirements before recommending improvements or new investments.
What is CTO as a Service?
CTO as a Service gives businesses access to strategic technology expertise without necessarily hiring a full-time CTO. We help with technology planning, architecture, cybersecurity priorities, vendor evaluation and implementation oversight.
Where is Astek based, and where do you provide services?
We are headquartered in Sanjay Place, Agra. We support clients through a combination of on-site services and remote consulting, management and support.
How do we get started?
Tell us about your requirement. We’ll understand your current environment, discuss your objectives and recommend an appropriate next step whether that is an assessment, solution proposal or consultation.
Get started
Tell us what you need. We’ll design the right solution.
A short consultation, an honest assessment of your current setup, and a tailored proposal with clear costs no obligation.