Virtual CIO/CTO

Especially for startups, small businesses, and non-profits with limited resources, hiring a Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer may be too big a financial commitment. But even the smallest organizations use technology in critical ways to achieve organizational goals and pay attention to cybersecurity policies. Who, then, will oversee technology strategy and ensure system performance and security?

Macktez Technical Account Managers, Solution Designers, and C-suite officers (including our own CTO) offer a full scope of consulting and support, top-level technical expertise, and strategic leadership for your organization. As your virtual CIO/CTO, Macktez will:

• Make recommendations for technology that align with your overall business goals.
• Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on your organization.
• Develop a technology roadmap, prioritizing resource allocation and infrastructure investment.
• Implement cybersecurity protocols, including continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Provide a skilled and knowledgeable voice among leadership to advocate for IT initiatives.
• Represent your organization on calls with stakeholders and investors.
• Provide guidance on issues of compliance and cybersecurity.
• Select and test tools, services, and IT applications.

Even larger organizations that have a CIO or CTO on staff can benefit from access to a vCIO/CTO. Macktez can complement your IT staff by:

• Providing specialized expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, or artificial intelligence.
• Objectively assessing existing infrastructure with additional perspectives.
• Managing and implementing new technologies or policies.
• Assisting with knowledge transfer during leadership transitions.
• Mentoring an IT lead and providing training for IT staff.

Virtual CIO/CTO services are designed to scale with your needs. You can choose the level of engagement that fits your organization’s size and technological complexity. vCIO/CTO services can be part of a monthly budget for Managed Support (which is designed to give you access to all levels of technical expertise at Macktez), or can be engaged for a defined scope; for example:

• Multi-year technology roadmap
• Disaster recovery plan development
• Cybersecurity assessment
• Network infrastructure design
• Cybersecurity incident analysis