WHAT IS A FRACTIONAL CIO ?
Fractional CIOs operate in a sphere that’s significantly different from their traditional, full-time counterparts. A fractional CIO is a technology leader hired on a temporary or part-time basis.
A fractional CIO is typically an experienced IT leader who is external to the enterprise yet acts as an accountable leader and extension of the executive team. “A fractional CIO thinks beyond technical needs and considers the needs of the organization from a strategic business perspective.”
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What services do fractional CIOs provide?
Beyond expertise and management skills, a fractional CIO can provide an independent point of view to enterprise leadership in critical areas, such as emerging technologies and IT security, as well as updating or building a technology roadmap. This can help key decision-making and can sometimes segue into providing more hands-on help in executing on the chosen path
In some cases, an enterprise may turn to a fractional CIO to serve as an interim executive, assuming the leadership role for a fixed period of time. Fractional and interim CIOs are particularly effective solutions for companies that are undergoing rapid change, or those that have an unexpected leadership gap
What benefits do fractional CIOs offer?
An enterprise that hires a fractional CIO has the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage supplied by experience they might not otherwise be able to afford.
A fractional CIO develops an IT strategy that enables top- and bottom-line growth, and often creates innovative and income-generating opportunities
An independent fractional CIO ensures that recommendations, guidance, and advice will be presented objectivity in the enterprise’s best interest. With no pressure to recommend a specific system, vendor, hardware or software product, independent fractional CIOs can thoroughly analyze various options, test those options, and make decisions that best serve the organization
virtual CIO versus a fractional CIO?
A fractional CIO brought into an enterprise to guide a relatively minor task or project is sometimes referred to as a virtual CIO, or vCIO. Such an individual serves as a consultant or advisor who brings valuable expertise to the organization, yet isn’t given enough bandwidth to supervise its implementation.
Such CIOs are sometimes referred to as “professional services CIOs” or even, when supplied by a managed service provider, as “CIO as a Service.”