--- title: "Consulting" date: 2026-05-11 author: "meshIQ" featured_image: "https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/featured_default.jpg" --- # Consulting Consulting # Make the right ActiveMQ® decisions – backed by the people who build it. meshIQ’s advisory practice is staffed by **Apache ActiveMQ® contributor** – the engineers who write the code, maintain the architecture, and have seen every failure pattern across 200+ enterprise environments. You get expert guidance with no product agenda. **✓** Vendor-neutral advice **✓** Apache contributor on every engagement **✓** Written deliverables on every engagement Name(Required) First Last Work Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Company name(Required) Job Title(Required) All required fields must be completed before the Submit button will activate. ## Trusted by industry-leading enterprise companies around the world. ![Citi logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_citi.svg)![Albertsons logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_albertsons.svg)![ABN-AMRO logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_abn-amro.svg)![Sodexo logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_sodexo.svg)![TD Securities logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_td-securities.svg)![Fiserv logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_fiserv.svg)![Mizuho logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_mizuho.svg)![BNY Mellon logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_bny-mellon.svg)![GM Financial logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_gm-financial.svg)![Societe Generale logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_societe-generale.svg)![Honda logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_honda.svg)![UBS logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_ubs.svg)![MetLife logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_metlife.svg) ## Six ways meshIQ advisory helps your team Every engagement is led by an Apache ActiveMQ® contributor and concludes with written deliverables – not just verbal recommendations. ### ******Architecture design & review****** We design or review your ActiveMQ® topology from first principles – broker layout, HA configuration, network-of-brokers design, address and queue modelling, and capacity headroom. You get a written Architecture Document and a prioritised list of improvements. Topology design HA patterns Network of brokers Queue modelling ### ******Technology selection advisory****** Should you stay on Classic, migrate to Artemis, move to Kafka, or adopt RabbitMQ for a new use case? We provide an independent, data-driven recommendation based on your specific workload, team, and compliance requirements – with no interest in which product you choose. Classic vs Artemis Broker comparison Workload analysis ### ****Capacity planning**** We model your current and projected message volumes, consumer patterns, and infrastructure constraints to design a broker configuration that handles peak load without over-provisioning. Includes throughput benchmarks and a scaling playbook. Throughput modelling Peak load planning Scaling playbook ### ****Security & compliance advisory**** We review your ActiveMQ security posture – authentication (JAAS, LDAP, OAuth), authorisation policies, SSL/TLS configuration, CVE exposure, and compliance alignment with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, or DORA. Delivered as an auditable security report. JAAS / LDAP PCI-DSS / SOX CVE assessment DORA ### ****Strategic roadmap planning**** For teams building a 12–36 month plan for their messaging infrastructure – version upgrade path, migration sequencing, Kubernetes adoption, cost optimisation, and team capability building. Delivered as a phased roadmap document with business justifications. 12–36 month roadmap Migration sequencing Cost optimisation ### ****Independent technical review**** An objective third-party assessment of a vendor proposal, existing implementation, or architectural decision – written by an Apache contributor with no stake in the outcome. Used for procurement decisions, board-level sign-off, or litigation support. Vendor evaluation Expert witness Board-level report ## Recognise your situation? These are the moments enterprise teams call us. If any of these sound familiar, an advisory engagement is likely the fastest path to clarity. ### ****You’re evaluating whether to migrate from Classic to Artemis**** You know Classic is approaching EOL but Artemis feels unfamiliar and the migration looks risky. You need an independent view of whether the business case stacks up, what the real risks are, and whether your team can handle it — before committing budget. Technology selection advisory + migration readiness report ### Your team hit a performance wall they can’t explain Throughput has plateaued, latency is creeping up, or queue depths are climbing under load. Your engineers have tried everything they know. You need someone who has seen this pattern before and knows exactly which lever to pull. Architecture review + performance tuning advisory ### ********You’re designing a new integration platform from scratch******** A new product, a new data pipeline, or a new market entry – and you need to get the messaging architecture right the first time. Rearchitecting later will cost 10× more than designing it correctly now. Architecture design engagement + capacity planning ### A compliance audit flagged your messaging infrastructure PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, or DORA requirements have surfaced gaps in your ActiveMQ® security configuration that need to be addressed before the next audit window closes. Security & compliance advisory + remediation roadmap ### You’re evaluating a vendor proposal and need a second opinion A system integrator or vendor has proposed a messaging architecture for a major programme. Before signing the contract, you want an independent assessment from someone who isn’t on the vendor’s payroll. Independent technical review + written report ### Your ActiveMQ® knowledge sits with one person who’s leaving A key engineer who carries all the institutional knowledge about your broker configuration is about to leave. You need to capture that knowledge, validate the configuration, and upskill the team before it’s gone. Architecture review + documentation + team workshop ## Why meshIQ Apache ActiveMQ® support is different The difference between a vendor who reads the docs and a team who writes the code. ### Working closely with Apache Contributor Our engineers hold Apache contributor status and actively contribute to Apache ActiveMQ®, Apache Artemis™ and Apache Camel™. When your issue requires upstream knowledge, we have it — no escalation to a third party. ### ******Named engineer, not a ticket queue****** Every Professional and Enterprise customer has a named Technical Account Manager and a dedicated engineer. You talk to a person, not a bot or a rotating helpdesk. ### ********SLA with financial backing******** Our SLAs are contractually guaranteed with service credits. If we miss a P1 response time, you receive automatic credit against your next invoice. No arguments, no forms. ### Proactive, not reactive meshIQ monitoring detects anomalies before they cause outages. Most P1 incidents in our portfolio are resolved before the client is even aware there was a problem. ### Vendor-neutral by principle We don’t sell proprietary middleware or try to migrate you off open-source. Our only product is expertise. You get advice that serves your architecture, not our revenue. ### On-premise, cloud & Kubernetes Full support for Apache ActiveMQ® deployments on bare metal, VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes — including Helm chart deployment patterns and operator-managed clusters. ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_Apache-committers.jpg) ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_Named-Engineer.jpg) ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_SLA-with-financial-backing.jpg) ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_Proactive.jpg) ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_Vendor-Neutral.jpg) ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/screenshot_On-prem-cloud-kubernetes.jpg) ## **The difference between advice and expert advice** Most consultants learned ActiveMQ from the documentation. Our advisors wrote the documentation ### 01 You’re evaluating whether to migrate from Classic to Artemis You know Classic is approaching EOL but Artemis feels unfamiliar and the migration looks risky. You need an independent view of whether the business case stacks up, what the real risks are, and whether your team can handle it — before committing a budget. Technology Selection Advisory + Migration Readiness Report ### **02** Your team hit a performance wall they can’t explain Throughput has plateaued, latency is creeping up, or queue depths are climbing under load. Your engineers have tried everything they know. You need someone who has seen this pattern before and knows exactly which lever to pull. Architecture Review + Performance Tuning Advisory ### 03 You’re designing a new integration platform from scratch A new product, a new data pipeline, or a new market entry — and you need to get the messaging architecture right the first time. Rearchitecting later will cost 10× more than designing it correctly now. Architecture Design Engagement + Capacity Planning ### **04** A compliance audit flagged your messaging infrastructure PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, or DORA requirements have surfaced gaps in your ActiveMQ security configuration that need to be addressed before the next audit window closes. Security & Compliance Advisory + Remediation Roadmap ### **05** You’re evaluating a vendor proposal and need a second opinion A system integrator or vendor has proposed a messaging architecture for a major programme. Before signing the contract, you want an independent assessment from someone who isn’t on the vendor’s payroll. Independent Technical Review + Written Report ### **06** Your ActiveMQ knowledge sits with one person who’s leaving A key engineer who carries all the institutional knowledge about your broker configuration is about to leave. You need to capture that knowledge, validate the configuration, and upskill the team before it’s gone. Architecture Review + Documentation + Team Workshop ## meshIQ has a 100% migration success record across 200+ enterprise engagements. Every migration is led by an Apache contributor with a tested, documented methodology and contractual message-delivery guarantees. [Plan a Safe Migration ](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## Migration success stories Two recent enterprise migrations — different paths, same outcome: zero message loss, on time, on budget. ![A smiling woman in a store uniform uses a tablet while checking produce in the fresh fruits and vegetables section of a grocery store.](https://meshiqdev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2053746aa431.jpg) Success stories ###### ****Stabilizing and scaling Apache ActiveMQ® for enterprise operations.**** A global retailer transformed its messaging infrastructure from an unstable broker network into a predictable, high-performance foundation for growth. [Read More](https://www.meshiq.com/success-stories/stabilizing-apache-activemq-for-enterprise-operations/) ![A young man wearing glasses and a polo shirt is standing in a store, using a tablet. He appears to be focused on his work.](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/featured_success-story_retail.jpg) Success stories ###### ****Taming the broker network – achieving reliable Apache ActiveMQ® Operations.**** How a global retailer transformed fragile Apache ActiveMQ® operations into reliable, scalable messaging infrastructure through support and automation. [Read More](https://www.meshiq.com/success-stories/taming-the-broker-network-achieving-reliable-apache-activemq-operations/) ## Ready to deploy mission-critical messaging? Talk to our financial services messaging experts about your ActiveMQ® requirements. [Schedule a Free Consultation](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## ******Frequently asked questions about meshIQ advisory****** Common questions from enterprise teams before starting an advisory engagement. What makes meshIQ advisory different from a generic IT consultancy? The core difference is upstream expertise. Generic IT consultancies hire engineers who have used ActiveMQ® in projects. meshIQ advisors are Apache contributor who contribute to the ActiveMQ® codebase – they understand the design decisions, the undocumented behaviours, the failure modes, and the roadmap at a level no amount of project experience can replicate. Additionally, we have no proprietary products to sell, so our advice is genuinely independent. How quickly can an advisory engagement start? For a Rapid Assessment, we can typically start within 3–5 business days of a scoping call. Full Advisory Engagements can usually begin within 1–2 weeks. Retained Advisory arrangements can start immediately upon contract signing. If your situation is urgent – for example, a compliance deadline or a live production issue requiring architectural guidance – contact us directly and we will prioritise accordingly. Do I need to give you access to my production environment? No – access is helpful but never required. Many engagements are completed entirely from documentation, configuration files, and structured technical interviews. Where read-only access to non-production configuration is available, it significantly improves the depth of the assessment. We never require write access to any environment for an advisory engagement. All access is governed by an NDA and our data handling policy. What is the typical cost of an advisory engagement? Advisory engagements are scoped and priced individually based on duration, complexity, and deliverables required. Rapid Assessments (1–2 days) are the most accessible entry point. Full Advisory Engagements (3–5 days) are priced accordingly. Retained Advisory is available as a monthly arrangement. We provide a fixed-price quote after the free scoping call – no open-ended day-rate arrangements. Contact us for a specific quote for your situation. Can meshIQ advise on technologies other than ActiveMQ®? Yes. meshIQ’s advisory practice covers the full open-source messaging ecosystem – Apache ActiveMQ Classic and Artemis™, Apache Camel™, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and related integration patterns. Technology Selection Advisory engagements frequently require comparing multiple brokers, and our advisors have direct experience with all of them. If your question involves choosing between messaging technologies, we are well-placed to help. Can advisory lead into a support or migration engagement? Yes, and this is a common path. Many clients start with an Architecture Advisory or Technology Selection engagement and then proceed to a migration or ongoing support plan with the same named engineer. There is no pressure to do so – if the advisory recommendation is that you should handle the work internally, we will say so. If you do proceed with meshIQ for implementation, the advisory work is not billed again – you’re building on the foundation we’ve already created together.