Intelligent management of an organization’s Information and Data is of vital importance these days. Data Security is critical too. Nearly all companies need the role of a CIO to be filled, yet not every company or business fills the role. Large enterprises and the Fortune 1000 typically staff this position. Midsized enterprises and small businesses often struggle to secure CIOs. A Fractional or Interim CIO can fill this important role economically and flexibly.

A business can expect the below from Valenta Fractional and Interim CIO services :

• Reasonable costs and fees for CIO services determined up front.
• Experienced executives in the area of Information and Data Security.
• A continuous improvement approach for Information and Data Security.
• Documented and repeatable processes that your organization can implement and maintain for Information and Technology infrastructure and platforms.

A Fractional CIO can be an excellent option for a variety of business scenarios. Situations we have frequently seen and where we have provided services include :

• Current Information, Data Security, and Technology leadership is not up to the task and needs to be replaced.
• Current Information and Technology leadership is struggling and needs a qualified and skilled coach and mentor.
• Current leadership is strong operationally or with specific domain expertise but lack strategic thinking and do not have a broad range of experiences to draw upon.
• Current leadership has strategic vision but can’t be free from day to day requirements. They need qualified Technology, Information and Data Security leaders to delegate responsibility to.
• A current operating model has reached capacity and leadership needs to take a step back and level up.
• There is an immediate CIO vacancy that needs to be filled while a longer term leader for the Information and Technology Department is secured.

Defining a Scope of Work and the needs of your Information and Data Security department is always the best first step. We are here to discuss our CIO services at your convenience. After exploration if a match is established, we will identify and define the exact role. During discovery in addition to scope we can define time frame and the dedicated hours and days required per month. All aspects of our Interim or Fractional CIO engagements can be flexible, customizable, and scalable.

We look forward to assisting your business and Information and Data Security team.
An Interim or Fractional CIO are excellent options for SMBs, startups, businesses in transition and growth mode.