Government of Canada ICAT Consulting

875 Heron Road

Our ICAT consulting services helped the Canada Revenue Agency plan and implement secure, integrated technology environments to support both operations and user experiences. Working with the deign team, Shared Services Canada and service providers, identify opportunities for improvement, and developed strategies to align IT, communications, and facility technologies into a cohesive solution.

From early planning and system design through procurement and implementation oversight, our team provided independent guidance to ensure systems were designed to be scalable, secure, and future-ready.

• What is ICAT consulting?

  ICAT consulting focuses on the planning and integration of Information, Communications, and Audio-Visual Technology within buildings and organizations. It ensures that IT infrastructure, collaboration systems, and AV technologies are designed to work together securely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational needs.

• When should ICAT consulting be engaged?

  Ideally, ICAT consulting is engaged early in a project, during the planning or design phase of a new building, renovation, or technology upgrade. Early involvement helps ensure that technology infrastructure, cabling pathways, equipment spaces, and system requirements are properly coordinated with architectural and engineering designs

• What types of projects benefit from ICAT consulting?

  ICAT consulting is commonly used for:

  • Office and workplace environments

  • Government and secure facilities

  • Conference and collaboration spaces

  • Museums, cultural institutions, and public venues

  • Healthcare and research facilities

  • Education and training environments

• What services are included in ICAT consulting?

  Typical services include:

  • Technology needs assessment

  • IT, communications, and AV system design

  • Infrastructure planning and standards development

  • Budget development and cost estimating

  • Tender and procurement support

  • Project management and implementation oversight

  • Commissioning and system verification

• How is ICAT different from traditional IT consulting?

  Traditional IT consulting focuses primarily on network infrastructure and computing systems. ICAT consulting takes a broader approach by coordinating IT, communications platforms, and AV technologies into a unified technology ecosystem for facilities and collaboration spaces.

• How does ICAT consulting improve project outcomes?

  By integrating technology planning with building design and operational requirements, ICAT consulting helps:

  • reduce costly redesigns or retrofits

  • ensure systems are compatible and scalable

  • improve user experience in meeting and collaboration spaces

  • enhance reliability and security

  • deliver technology environments that support long-term organizational needs