Choosing The Right vCIO

It’s good to have an IT plan, even better to have a strategic IT plan – but actioning the plan is the tricky bit. So, how can you move from A to B and have expert advice in developing your robust plan to achieve your goals? You could partner with a vCIO, a Virtual Chief of Information Officer.

A vCIO is your friend and ally. By partnering with a vCIO, you can leverage technology to optimize your business and avoid future risks.

However, choosing the right vCIO for your business can be a challenge and here we have outlined some key considerations you should take into account before engaging a vCIO:
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1. Does the vCIO have relevant experience?

A vCIO will be a crucial partner for your business to drive growth, provide support and even build a robust cybersecurity strategy. That's why you need an experienced vCIO who completely understands best IT practices and is acquainted with the latest technology and trends.

Here at Cyber Chameleon, we have 25+years of IT experience from the days when internet was a dial up service! We have worked with most of our Customers from when we first started as a company and have watched and supported their growth and evolution to where they are now. We’ve set them up in MS365, we’ve migrated them into the Cloud, we’ve created policies for them as they move to more corporate identities.

If you need some examples and references of work, please do ask!
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2. Does the vCIO understand your industry?

Whilst the vCIO may not have the relevant experience of your industry / sector, they will be responsible for implementing the IT strategy of your business. What they should have, is the experience of IT strategy and transformation along with an understanding of your industry / sector. A vCIO who does not understand your challenges and struggle to deliver the plan which enable you to move forwards.

Like a Chameleon, we’re adaptable and flexible, changing our colours accordingly! We work with a variety of different companies from many different industry sectors – from recreation, to retail to technology development. Whatever ‘colour’ you are, rest assured we will blend in and speak your language!
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3. Does the vCIO understand the technology needs of your business?

The significant role of a vCIO is to develop strategic IT roadmaps that clearly outline the implementation plan and critical deadlines. Your vCIO must thoroughly understand what technology best fits your business and how to integrate it with your existing IT infrastructure seamlessly.

At Cyber Chameleon, we will start by reviewing your current IT infrastructure to ascertain what applications and software you need to bring it up to speed. We will provide a report of where you are now, where you should be in terms of good IT and Cyber Security practice and then work with you to devise a plan to where you want to be. We will help you to futureproof where you are now and work within budgets and minimise change into manageable steps so as not to cause too much negative disruption.
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4. Is the cost of hiring a vCIO within your budget?

The cost of hiring a vCIO can vary depending on the size of your organisation, the scope of vCIO services and the experience of the vCIO.

However, rest assured that we can discuss the best options for you – whether it’s a monthly cost spread over the contract or whether you prefer a project by project pay model or even a yearly subscription. Either way if you choose Cyber Chameleon to be your vCIO partner we can offer a cost-effective package that is right for you but gives you our expertise and access to the latest resources and tools.

Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation to see if we are the right fit for your
business.