Technology Consulting for the Digital Frontier

Built For Game Studios & Growing Businesses

Enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DevOps solutions — engineered for video game studios, publishers, and the small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) that power them.

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What We Deliver

Specialized technology services designed for video game studios and SMBs operating in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

01 / VIDEO GAME IT
Game Studio IT Infrastructure

From build farms to launch day, we design and manage the IT backbone that keeps your studio running at full speed.

  • Game server deployment & management
  • Build pipeline infrastructure
  • Asset pipeline & version control systems
  • Remote studio & hybrid team support
  • Perforce & source control ops
02 / DEVOPS
DevOps & Build Infrastructure

Reliable build pipelines and infrastructure support that keeps your engineering team shipping without bottlenecks.

  • Build pipeline support & automation
  • Docker & containerized environments
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Monitoring, logging & observability stacks
03 / CYBERSECURITY
Security Operations & Defense

Proactive, multi-layered security to protect your IP, player data, and systems from evolving threats targeting the gaming industry.

  • Endpoint & network protection
  • Vulnerability assessments & penetration testing
  • SIEM implementation & threat detection
  • Email phishing simulations & training
  • Incident response planning & execution
04 / NETWORK SECURITY
Network Security & Infrastructure

Secure, high-performance network infrastructure built for studios and startups that can't afford downtime or breaches.

  • Fortinet, Meraki & Sophos firewall deployment
  • VLAN segmentation & Zero Trust architecture
  • VPN & remote access solutions
  • Network monitoring & threat detection
  • Security hardening & access governance
05 / COMPLIANCE
Policy Suite & Insurance Ready

Insurance renewal stress? Get policy-ready documentation in days. Designed for non-technical SMB owners who need cyber insurance compliance without the complexity.

  • Acceptable Use & Access Control policies
  • Password & MFA policy framework
  • Data Handling & Incident Response plans
  • Breach Notification protocols
  • Insurance audit & WISP readiness
06 / SMB CONSULTING
SMB Technology Consulting

Strategic technology guidance for small and mid-size businesses — aligning your tech stack with your growth goals without the enterprise overhead.

  • Technology stack assessment & roadmapping
  • Workflow automation & process optimization
  • Tool integration & system consolidation
  • IT policy & documentation development
  • Ongoing advisory & vCTO support
Who We Serve

Industries & Verticals

Deep expertise in the environments where technology performance and security are non-negotiable.

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Indie, AA & AAA Game Studios
Build pipelines, source control, and studio IT from day one
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Publishers & Distributors
Enterprise IT and security for multi-title organizations
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SMBs & Startups
Right-sized IT strategy for growing businesses at any stage
Why Game Studios Choose Us
We don't just know IT — we know what's at stake when your build breaks at midnight before launch.
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Studio-First Mindset We design systems around development workflows, not the other way around.
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Security That Doesn't Slow You Down Hardened environments that protect your IP without blocking your pipeline.
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Ongoing Partnership We stay embedded with your team — not just for implementation, but for every milestone thereafter.
How We Work

Our Process

01
Assess

We audit your current systems, identify gaps, and map your technology posture against your business and security goals.

02
Design

We architect solutions tailored to your specific environment — scalable, secure, and aligned with how your team actually works.

03
Deploy

Hands-on implementation with minimal disruption. We handle the complexity so your team can stay focused on building.

04
Evolve

Ongoing monitoring, optimization, and strategic guidance — because your technology needs to grow as fast as your studio does.

Adal - Founder & Principal Consultant
// Meet the founder

Adal

Founder & Principal Consultant

Adal is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Lead Core Strategies, bringing 15+ years of experience in the trenches of AAA game development - supporting the teams behind Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Skylanders, and The Callisto Protocol. He specializes in helping video game studios and growing businesses build secure, scalable technology foundations. His hands-on approach and 15+ years in high-stakes studio environments means he understands what's at stake when infrastructure fails.

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Let's Build Something Bulletproof

Whether you're launching your first title or growing your business — we're the team behind the team.

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