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What is a virtual CIO?

Senior technology leadership without a full-time executive hire.

A virtual CIO (vCIO) is an experienced technology executive who works with your company on a part-time or retainer basis. **They typically help with:** - Technology roadmap aligned to business goals - Vendor selection and contract review - Security and compliance priorities - Translating technical issues into business decisions **Different from IT support:** Your IT person keeps systems running. A vCIO helps you decide what systems to run and why.