A CIO for the IT you already have.

Is this for you?

You already pay for IT. A managed IT provider or a staff member keeps things running, and there is a long list of software subscriptions. What is missing is someone on your side who checks that the work gets done, the money is well spent, and the risks are known.

A fractional chief information officer (CIO), also called a virtual CIO or vCIO, takes on that role part-time. We work for your organization, alongside your IT provider and staff.

What we take care of

• Oversee your IT provider: what they cover, how quickly they respond, and whether the work matches the agreement.
• Keep an IT budget and a list of every system, subscription, and renewal.
• Set clear rules for accounts, passwords, multi-factor sign-in, and admin access.
• Answer security questionnaires from insurers and clients, and close the gaps they reveal.
• Make sure staff get the right access when they join and lose it when they leave.
• Report to owners or the board in plain language.

How it works

We start with a review of your IT provider agreement, systems, accounts, and spending. You get a written summary of what is in good shape, what is at risk, and what to fix first.

After that, a monthly retainer covers check-ins, provider reviews, and decisions as they come up. When there is not steady work, we bill the time as needed.

Your documentation, passwords, and admin accounts stay in your organization's name.

CIO or CTO?

A CIO looks after the IT your organization runs on: providers, security, budgets, and policy. A CTO looks ahead: choosing new technology, building software, and planning what comes next.

Smaller organizations often need a bit of both. We can take on either role, or both under one arrangement, so you do not have to work out the job title before you call.