Virtual CIO (vCIO)
vCIO, an acronym for Virtual Chief Information Officer, is an organisation or contractor that works as a company’s chief information officer (CIO) but as a third-party, as opposed to in-house.
Unlike the traditional role of a one-man CIO, most vCIO’s consist of tech experts with the primary aim of collaborating with the clients, advising them, and performing tasks traditionally associated with the CIO.
Your vCIO will become your strategic partner in leveraging technology to achieve your business goals. This service goes beyond traditional IT support, offering a comprehensive approach to managing your IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Planning
Goals
Efficiency
Specialist Advice
What we do
At Ashdown Solutions we provide vCIO services to businesses of all types and for a variety of reasons. Since the role of a CIO can vary from one business to another, we understand that our role as a Virtual CIO must be adaptable. With Ashdown Solutions, businesses can get all the flexibility they require for their IT systems and networks. Ashdown Solutions has all the skills to ensure your business’s entire IT infrastructure, support strategy and future planning needs are met.
How we do it
A vCIO service means being able to take on a decision-making position within the business as well as offering straightforward support and recommendations. Our wealth of technical expertise allows us to implement crucial cybersecurity practices and IT systems, advise on automations to improve business processes, or simply keep your business up to date with regulatory compliance. There are many ways in which out vCIO service can benefit your organisation. We work alongside or in place of your current IT team and embed ourselves without disruption.
Expert Guidance
So your IT systems meet your business goals.
Cost Effective
Hiring a vCIO is more cost effective than a CIO, especially for SMB’s.
Guidance
Providing guidance on a range of topics such as disaster recovery, managed cloud services, cybersecurity and hardware and software procurement.
Maximised ROI
Your vCIO helps maximise the return on IT investments, optimises technology and streamlines business processes.
Flexibility
A vCIO gives you flexible service options so you receive as much or as little assistance as your company needs.
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