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Leadership for your business
Senior technology leadership from a virtual CIO
Growing businesses from Charleston to Savannah without an IT executive gain a part-time technology leader to own the roadmap and budget.
Senior technology leadership
Direction for a growing business without an executive
A fractional CIO fills the missing seat. You get a part-time technology leader for a business with none, bringing structure to your spending and planning.
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Owns technology roadmap and budget
One senior person takes ownership of the technology roadmap and budget, tying every planned purchase directly back to your business goals.
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Brings decisions in business terms
We bring each decision to you in plain business terms, outlining options and costs so you can steer the company without translating jargon.
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Works from real numbers
Monthly IT reports and your Secure Score supply the data. We review licenses, tickets and security incidents to base every move on facts.
Decisions waiting on your desk
Running a company without a technology executive leaves owners facing constant choices about platforms and equipment. Monthly reports provide real data to help you evaluate options and authorize investments.
On the desk
Decisions to settle
Clear choices for your IT budget
Each decision reaches you as a short brief. We present the data, outline the options, and make a recommendation so you can authorize investments quickly.
Measurements guiding your business
Meetings work from the monthly report and Secure Score. A score is a measurement, not a guarantee.
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Consistent rhythm for clear strategy
A fractional CIO establishes a reliable routine for reviewing technology. We sit down with you regularly to ensure systems align with company goals and financial targets.
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Assessments show existing gaps
A security assessment or penetration test is often the first step, showing where the gaps are before money is spent.
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Monthly reports supply real data
One report a month covers patching, backups, security incidents, tickets, licenses and billing, supplying real data.
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Owner and virtual CIO meet
Regular meetings between management and the virtual CIO put the data to work, reviewing current systems against upcoming business plans.
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Roadmaps and budgets get written
Outputs include a technology roadmap and an IT budget tied to company plans, so replacements are budgeted instead of arriving as emergencies.
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Meetings cover risks and purchases
Each meeting covers what to replace, what to buy, what to stop paying for, and what risks to address next.
Cybersecurity treated as enterprise risk
NIST released version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework on February 26, 2024, adding a Govern function. New guidelines frame cybersecurity as an enterprise risk like financial and reputational risk for organizations of every size. A virtual CIO keeps that view for the business.
Questions from business owners
- What is a virtual CIO, and does a fractional CIO mean the same thing?
A virtual CIO is a part-time technology lead for a business that does not employ one. Fractional CIO is another name for the same kind of part-time role.
- Is a fractional CTO the same thing?
Part-time technology leadership defines both roles. CloudCentric also builds, hosts and maintains custom web apps, mobile apps and internal tools.
- Where does the data come from for our meetings?
Each customer receives one monthly report covering patching, backups, security incidents, tickets, licenses and billing. Secure Score and vendor documentation provide additional facts.
- What do I receive from our meetings?
Outputs from our meetings include a technology roadmap and an IT budget tied to your business plans. You receive clear documentation detailing which hardware reaches the end of its useful life.
- Does a security assessment come first?
A penetration test or security assessment is often the first step. Finding vulnerabilities shows exactly where the gaps are before any money is spent.
- Can your team also run our day-to-day IT?
Full managed IT is available from the same team for businesses wanting it. Staff reach the help desk by phone, email or Microsoft Teams for daily support.
- Where does your service cover, and what is the cost?
CloudCentric serves businesses from Charleston to Savannah, including Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Kiawah, Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head. Call (844) 422-7000 to discuss service for your company.
Start managing your technology investments
Call (844) 422-7000 to speak with a virtual CIO and start tying your technology budget to your business plans.
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