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Virtual Chief Information Officer Services

A Chief Information Officer or CIO is an essential part of a business’s IT strategy. With companies being more dependent on IT infrastructure than ever, CIOs have their job cut out for them. A virtual chief information officer (VCIO) is a holistic solution developed to provide your business with C-Level experience to move your technology and business goals forward on time and in budget.

Business Success

What is a vCIO?

A chief information officer (CIO) is responsible for leveraging technology to bolster business success. For the CIO to achieve their goals, according to Harvard Business Review, they must meet the key challenge of “balancing business innovation and operational excellence.” A CIO is vital to your company’s success. Unfortunately, given the high cost of employing an IT executive and other factors, many companies simply do not have the option to employ a CIO. This is where a VCIO enters the picture.

VCIOs are external parties–not in-house executives–that provide key IT services and network management for companies, usually small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Under their guidance, the company will proactively recognize and deal with threats to their IT infrastructure. A vCIO can add an experienced voice to a business’s IT considerations and guide them through critical acquisitions that they may need to remain competitive in a global industry.

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Expertise

How Can a vCIO Help Your Business?

At Arakÿta, our vCIO service can be a priceless resource for a business because of our expertise in several areas:

Budget Planning: A business needs to see what they're spending their IT budget on and figure out if it makes sense to sink all that cash into it. A vCIO will offer support to help management understand their spending and cut total costs to ensure that its revenue goals remain achievable. Additionally, strategic opportunities to make for a more efficient workflow can also come into play here.
Strategic Planning: IT strategy is about staying ahead of malicious actors. Developing and maintaining a cybersecurity system and all that it entails is a part of strategic planning. A vCIO can develop an action plan to counteract malicious parties. Additionally, they can involve themselves in training for all staff to be aware of the requirements of their security plan.
Goal Setting: Where does the business want to be in the near future? Digital transformation is a general goal, but meeting specific smaller goals is ideal for achieving this final change. A vCIO can create these goals and develop actionable timelines for their achievement, keeping the company's IT department moving forward and keeping up with new industry developments.

Common vCIO Duties Include:

Ensure data & networks are secure
Software & hardware performance
Formulate IT strategy
Set the IT budget
Optimize processes
Facilitate tech improvements
Annual IT roadmap
Technology projects
Vendor management

IT compliance
Data governance
Approve IT architecture changes
Point-of-contact for all tech services
Manage deadlines & dates
Maintain central repository of all IT
Available for all calls and meetings
Produce reports
Respond to requests & issues

Strategy & Development

IT Planning & Strategy

A vCIO is an integral part of any business, not just because of their management skills but because of practical reasons. A vCIO allows for long-term IT planning and strategy development. With a dedicated plan implemented, the company has direction and goals to meet in the IT sphere. Additionally, the vCIO will better advise management on how to replace their outdated tech. New tech should serve the purpose of old tech and bring added accessibility and usability to the employees.

Cost Savings

Benefits of Having a vCIO

Having a vCIO might seem like an expense to some companies, but it’s still less costly than hiring an in-house expert. These vCIOs also come with their own benefits, such as:

Cost Reduction: First and foremost, the biggest benefit is cost. The CIO is a common position for large companies; however, their salary requirements often make bringing one on at a non-tech SMB prohibitive. According to PayScale, the average salary of a CIO exceeds $185,000. By bringing on a VCIO from Arakyta, companies can save a lot on IT services over the course of the year–while still getting all the support they need.
IT Expertise: Having spent years in the industry, they are well-suited to deal with anything the company may face on the IT front. As lots of expert research has found, there is an ongoing skills gap in the tech sector which
Simplify Hiring: Hiring the right CIO is time-consuming, expensive, and difficult. Using a VCIO moves your business forward with greater flexibility and less restrictions.
Network Security: A constant arms race that is network security needs a professional that knows the ropes and can treat with any activity they encounter.

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Why Choose Arakÿta

Arakÿta is one of the leading providers of vCIO services around. We’ve consulted with some of the biggest names worldwide on adding and upgrading to cutting-edge technology, applying a combined knowledge of fifty years to the task. Our vCIOs are knowledgeable, reliable, and results-oriented. We won’t beat around the bush with you but will tell you precisely what needs to be done and when it needs to happen. We do this because we’re dedicated to seeing our clients succeed. If you’re interested in experiencing what virtual CIO services should be, give us a call today. We’ll be glad to send a consultant over to diagnose and solve your issues.

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Danielle Delongchamp, Chief Operating Officer, Concorde Investment Services