Akron Flux
Unconsultancy
Brains On

Akron Flux exists because we've been in the rooms where things don't work. The room where engineers roll their eyes as another tool is rolled out without their input. The room where systems sprawl, yet no one can trace how or why. The room where strategy becomes a slide deck, and burnout gets framed as a resourcing issue.

After years working inside complex delivery environments — from global tech to public infrastructure — we saw the same patterns: legacy systems no one understands, brittle architectures, and knowledge vanishing as people burn out or leave. We know it could be different.

We believe small businesses deserve access to high-quality tech — not just because it helps them now, but because it shapes what’s possible next year.

Too often, small companies are sold bloated platforms or ignored entirely. We take a different approach: we listen, co-design what matters, and build lightweight tools or systems that grow with you.

We offer tailored entry points for small businesses and non-profit organisations. If you're doing good work and need clarity or momentum — even without a massive budget — let's talk.

Akron Flux is small by design — but backed by decades of hands-on experience. Since 1998, we've been designing, building, fixing, thinking, and leading in complex tech environments. Today, we bring that clarity and pattern recognition to organisations of all sizes.

We don't bill by the hour. Our pricing is fixed, transparent, and built around value — not overhead. Whether you're an early-stage team or a larger organisation, we'll meet you where you are, without compromising what we bring.

If you're doing meaningful work but unsure if you can afford us — talk to us anyway. There’s usually a way.

Akron Flux blends data, software engineering and architecture, along with systems thinking — underpinned by a socio-technical lens. We don't just diagnose problems; we co-create resilient systems and team practices that outlast consultancy cycles. That means surfacing risks, closing documentation gaps and restoring clarity where it's been lost.

Many organisations still rely on methods that were once helpful but now hinder progress. These entrenched ways of working reduce visibility, limit collaboration, and leave teams struggling to adapt. Our approach equips you to evolve — not through hype or disruption, but through shared insight and grounded decision-making.

The process starts with mapping your current state (as-is) and identifying practical paths to your future state (to-be). We help you evaluate real options — building shared ownership, actual agility, and momentum in the process.

As long-standing ACM members, we follow the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. We prioritise clarity, fairness, and accountability — designing systems that serve people and endure beyond us.