Virtual CIO Business Services by Security in Focus
Security in Focus virtual CIO services help businesses review their operations, assess their technology needs, align IT infrastructure with their strategy, develop plans, implement policies, maximize technical relationships and make the most of IT management and IT Solutions.
Your virtual CIO will come equipped with extensive technical experience across a range of IT environments, and will apply that technology expertise in order to help you to achieve your short and long-term objectives.
Virtual CIOs take care of everything from infrastructure management, firewall and virus protection to WAN/LAN health monitoring, disaster recovery, scheduled on-site support and more — all with a focus on keeping your data secure and accessible 24/7 and your IT infrastructure in optimal and productive state to ensure you get most of the technology and that is fully supports your business goals.
Virtual CIOs proactively monitor, measure and maintain the IT health and security of your business within an IT budget which is structured and in most instances customized for your business.
What is a Virtual CIO?
Even the small and mid-market companies today increasingly rely on complex technologies to successfully operate in the digital market. The need to continually deploy and maintain new IT systems puts a lot of pressure on internal IT teams and their management. The activities such as strategic planning, gap analysis, cost evaluation, deployment, and monitoring require a dedicated CIO in a growing number of organizations.
Despite the increased need for this role, many companies do not have the financial resources to hire the right person. The talent gap creates additional challenges in this process as qualified persons are often not even available in the market. In such cases, a Virtual CIO of vCIO is an efficient option to choose.
A Virtual CIO by Security in Focus gives you access to expert staff who can help you solve your immediate IT challenges. You do not have to go through complex administrative and HR processes to hire an actual CIO. Instead, you can rely on our team to provide consulting and assistance with all your IT issues.
Virtual CIO vs Technical Advisory
While a vCIO and an external technical advisor may have some overlapping roles, the key difference is in the set of responsibilities the two positions take. A technical advisor may be in charge of evaluating and analysing existing IT equipment and providing recommendations for upgrades and innovation. A Virtual CIO has a significantly broader set of responsibilities.
A Virtual CIO is included in your company’s strategic decision-making processes. Persons in this role have a deep understanding of the business and approach IT from a high-level perspective. This way, the Virtual CIO supports your strategic long-term business objectives.
At Security in Focus, we provide you with Virtual CIO capabilities to help you address all your IT challenges. Through a personalized approach and proven expertise, we deliver essential decision-making and thought leadership options that can position your business as a key competitor in the market.
Benefits of Using a Virtual CIO
The key benefit of a Virtual CIO over a traditional one is the accessibility of the service. You do not have to deal with overwhelming employment processes to hire a person in house. Instead, you can outsource reliable personnel from Security in Focus and ensure all your strategic IT decision-making is fully covered.
The opex-based payment model also helps you cut your costs significantly. You can flexibly plan your service usage and extend your contract with Security in Focus depending on your individual needs.
The Virtual CIO service provides you with the following benefits:
Consistent availability of proven IT expertise
Flexible planning of your IT goals
Minimized IT complexities
Access to reliable IT decision-making
Stronger market positioning
Efficient IT budgeting processes
Cost optimizations with flexible billing
How It Works?
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