What is a virtual CIO? It might be just what your business needs.
In this fast-paced world, technology changes quickly. Small to mid-sized businesses need technology to function in today’s world more than ever, and keeping up can be a major challenge. A third party commercial IT company can help in many ways, and one is with a virtual CIO.
What Is a Virtual CIO?
A virtual CIO (vCIO) is short for a virtual Chief Information Officer. This position is held by someone with seasoned expertise in long-term strategic IT planning. This person is in charge of creating a strategy for your long-term IT goals and managing its implementation and budget. Companies can hire one in different ways; while a full-time virtual CIO may be too expensive for small businesses, they can still hire one on an hourly or flat fee or a subscription basis can get the services they need.
Why You Need One
Your company likely has some form of IT management, which can range from a tech-savvy person on your staff to a well-built IT team. You might already be outsourcing IT services, too. Because of the complexity and fast-paced nature of technology today, it can keep a team’s hands full with just keeping the system running. You might discover that one piece of the big picture is missing, such as long-term planning, and a vCIO can help address it. There’s a similar position called a virtual CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), who can specifically address your cybersecurity needs.
Like any profession, an outside source can always prove enlightening. If your IT manager or team has worked alone for years, a fresh set of eyes can help critique and sharpen your current commercial IT.
Overall, hiring a virtual CIO can save you money while still gaining much-needed insight and IT management. Outsourcing valuable, seasoned expertise is more affordable than hiring the same talent in-house, and with the subscription or one-time project models, you can make the most of what you pay for. Most of all, your investment will pay off. You’ll have a secure network, the right technology in place, and a long-term outlook that will ensure peace of mind.
Contact Axus Technologies for Your Commercial IT Needs
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