Sikich AI Solutions Studio™ Introduces Virtual Chief AI Officer Service to Help Bridge AI Leadership Gap

CHICAGO – December 18, 2024 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, announced the launch of its Virtual Chief AI Officer (vCAIO) service, a strategic solution providing organizations executive-level AI guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire.

With proven expertise in virtual executive roles, including Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) and Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), the vCAIO service represents a strategic extension of the company’s comprehensive advisory approach.

“Through direct customer conversations and strategic assessments, we’ve identified a need for executive-level AI expertise,” said Sikich Principal AI Strategist Ray Beste. “Our vCAIO proprietary service bridges that gap, providing organizations with the strategic guidance they need to confidently navigate the complex AI landscape.”

Comprehensive AI Strategic Services

The Virtual Chief AI Officer service delivers end-to-end support, including:

• Strategic AI Roadmapping: Organizations receive custom-tailored AI strategies aligned with business objectives, identifying high-impact AI use cases and creating forward-looking implementation plans.
• Governance and Risk Management: Ensuring AI initiatives meet ethical standards, regulatory requirements and organizational values, with critical guidance on data privacy and AI model fairness.
• Technology Evaluation and Integration: Sikich experts provide nuanced recommendations for AI tools, platforms and vendors, including guidance on build-versus-buy scenarios and seamless technology integration.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Breaking down technological silos to facilitate collaboration between IT, data and business teams, maximizing AI initiative value.
• Ongoing Performance Monitoring: Continuous assessment and real-time optimization of AI strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and changing business needs.

Specialized Microsoft 365 Copilot Support

With specific expertise in Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment, the vCAIO service offers an add-on specifically designed to support customers embarking on the successful deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This service provides targeted support to drive productivity, collaboration and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, while balancing strategy, technical advisory and ongoing user enablement. 

The Virtual Chief AI Officer service is now available for organizations seeking strategic AI leadership and guidance. Learn more about Sikich Data & AI capabilities here.

About Sikich

Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,900 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

“Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC. 

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