Fractional CIO
Your business deserves IT Leadership.
Without the full-time cost.
Most small and mid-size companies outsource their technology to a managed service provider (MSP). That works for keeping the lights on. But who is making sure your technology is actually working for your business? That is the Fractional CIO.
WHO IT IS FOR
Does this sound familiar?
You rely on a managed service provider to keep your technology running but you are not sure you are getting the full picture. Technology decisions happen without a clear strategy. Invoices arrive and nobody is certain the value is there.
BUSINESS OWNERS
You outsource IT but have no technology leader
Your managed service provider handles day-to-day support but there is no one inside your organization translating technology into business decisions. You are flying blind on strategy, budget, and vendor accountability.
CFO and Finance Leaders
You approve technology invoices but cannot evaluate them
Technology is one of your largest operating expenses and you have no neutral resource to validate what you are paying for. A Fractional CIO gives you that voice without adding a full-time salary to your budget.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
What a Fractional CIO actually does
One monthly advisory session and ongoing availability when you need it. Here is what is covered in your monthly engagement.
Vendor Accountability
Review managed service provider invoices, contracts and service reports. Make sure you are getting what you are paying for.
IT Strategy and Planning
Build a technology roadmap that aligns with your business goals. Know where you are headed and why, not just what broke this week.
Neutral Advisory
No technology to sell. No vendor relationships that create conflicts. Advice that is entirely in your interest, every single time.
Budget Clarity
Understand what you are spending on technology, whether it is the right investment, and how to plan for what is ahead.
Technology Provider Evaluation
​Not sure your current managed service provider is the right fit? Get an objective assessment without sales pressure from a competing vendor.
Advisor Access
Access between sessions for questions that come up. You are not waiting until next month when something needs attention now.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple by design
No long-term contracts. No complicated onboarding. Just a straightforward advisory relationship built around your business.
1
We have an initial conversation
A 30-minute call to understand your current technology situation, what your managed service provider handles, and where the gaps are. No cost, no commitment.
2
We agree on scope and start.
A simple monthly agreement. One session per month, typically 60 minutes. Available between sessions when questions come up.
3
We work through your priorities together.
Vendor reviews, strategy conversations, budget planning, or whatever is most pressing. The agenda follows your business, not a script.
4
Your technology starts working for you.
Over time you gain clarity on what you are spending, confidence in your technology providers, and a roadmap that connects to your business goals.
Working with Simplify IT has been a game changer for our IT setup. It has brought our third party vendor to be accountable for their responsibilities. I was not aware of the need for Simplify IT, but have seen tangible results along with peace of mind. The first month of working with Simplify IT, they saved us 25% of our IT spend. I can finally get my arms around our IT network with the help of Simplify IT.
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Mark S. - CFO
INVESTMENT
Straightforward Pricing
Monthly Engagement
Fractional CIO
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One 60 minute advisory session per month
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Technology provider and invoice review
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Technology strategy and roadmap support
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Budget clarity and planning support
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Technology provider evaluation
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Availability between sessions