Get people, tools, and vision aligned
Our virtual CIO consulting services will bring the strategic edge to your in-house IT team. For a fixed, predictable monthly cost, we help your company navigate technology changes, budget allocations, develop a multi-year IT roadmap and make recommendations to gear up for the future. The Sikich vCIO is an executive level team member that has advised companies on their potential to meet their goals and the tactics it’ll take to get them there.
Our virtual CIO consulting methodology
Interview
At the beginning of an engagement, we interview IT managers and business stakeholders to learn about your challenges and goals.
Inventory
We take a careful look and consider all software, equipment, computers, policies, and practices at all your business locations.
Software Documentation
We document the versions and implementation details of server software, operating systems, client software, system integrations, and specialized software.
Hardware Documentation
We also document all desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices, data storage, firewalls, and wireless access points. We also check vendors and warranty statuses.
User Experience
We capture all practices and onboarding. We’ll help with user provisioning, identity and password management as well as data backup and recovery.
Findings
After we catalog and document everything, we recommending meaningful standardizations that can reduce your cost and management complexity.
The benefits of hiring a Virtual CIO Consultant
Save Money
Budget a predictable, fixed cost every month.
Customized IT Strategy
Get a strategic, multi-year IT roadmap that helps give your organization a competitive edge.
Knowledge Sharing
Having a vCIO working with multiple organizations and industries means you glean the knowledge from working with several other companies.