Virtual CIO Services

Not all businesses are large enough to have their own CIO, so rather than hiring someone, they hire an outside consultant to act in that capacity.

What is the Benefit of Hiring a Virtual CIO?

For small to medium sized companies the cost to hire a CIO is often more than their entire annual IT budget. Does that mean they don't need a CIO? Absolutely not. It means they don't need a full time CIO. Some of the most important IT decisions are made when a company is young and growing. These decisions can help or hinder future growth of a business and should be made with the input of a experienced IT professional. A Virtual CIO can fill this role at a fraction of the cost.

Is a Virtual CIO just a fancy name for an MSP?

No, though some MSPs use the term to add value to the services they already provide. But do not be fooled, an MSP is not a Virtual CIO. A CIO fills a strategic planning and transformational role for a business. MSPs can transform the operations of an IT environment, but they often lack the ability to handle the CIO role.

Do I need to be a Tidelands MSP client to hire Tidelands as our Virtual CIO?

Absolutely not. We would prefer that you be an MSP client. However, you may have an in-house IT person that you are comfortable with or have an MSP that you like but who do not offer Virtual CIO services. We can still work together with you and anyone you need us to work with in that capacity.

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