VCIO / Consultancy
The key function of the partnership is to form part of the internal senior management team by ensuring all ICT functions are in line with the business needs while providing guidance supported by financial, risk and operational benefit on any suggested change to systems, processes or platforms
Each solution is a bespoke design for the individual client and incorporates very key aspects required for the business’ ICT roadmap planning. On a more granular level, we also review aspects from a process perspective to look at requirements to support the continuous development of a more innovative standard operating environment (SOE) that ultimately provides the continuity and consistency required for firms.
KEY ASPECTS
- Compliance & legislation requirements
- Security reviews & continual improvements
- Data protection & data loss prevention strategies
- Business process automation & system integrations
- Business continuity & disaster recovery policies & systems
- Application & technology stack reviews & improvements
This strategic virtual CIO role is a very involved offering, that forms part of your internal team and drives new technologies and changes, as well as improved business processes throughout the organisation, with set KPI achievements. By employing this consultancy offering, we strategically advise and drive outcomes across all ICT related systems as well as:
- Reporting on the agreed roadmap progress and update
- Continuous communication between the senior management team and vCIO
- Liaising and negotiating with vendors to ensure value based solutions and contracts
- Advice and guidance regarding system improvements that are available and the benefit these changes might have for the efficacy of the organisation
- Drive technology adoption in the organisation where applicable and beneficial
- Deliver the commitment to address regulatory compliance, security and governance aspects