Virtual CIO Services vs an In-House CIO

Having a vCIO can provide a number of benefits you may not have been aware of. Some of the advantages include:      

• Reduced Costs: Virtualizing your CIO role negates the costs that come with finding, hiring, and onboarding an in-house role.  
• On-Demand Resources: vCIO consulting services are available 24/7. So, when you need an expert, they can come in and help where needed.
• Decreased Downtime: The vCIO is able to address technical issues and keep your equipment running reliably. They can also help you create strategies that can prevent downtime. 
• Multi-Level Expertise: It’s very common for companies to hire a CIO from within the organization. The only problem is it can take time for the promoted person to get comfortable in that role and gain the experience they need. A vCIO has all the training and experience necessary from the start, ranging from business leadership to technical skills. A vCIO can begin impacting your company as soon as they get familiar with your operations. 
• Predictable budgeting: With the help of a vCIO, you can create a helpful technology roadmap. A roadmap can make it much easier to stay within budget, not only in the short-term, but also in the long-term as well.
• Better Productivity: When you don’t have to worry about your IT environment, you can focus on more important matters, like growing your business. 
• Disaster Recovery: An important part of business continuity is disaster recovery. A vCIO can help you create a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to keep your organization operational, even in the event of a worst-case scenario.
• Streamlined Vendor Management: The better your relationship is with your vendors, the more you can trust them to deliver what you need. A vCIO can help improve your third-party vendor relationships and turn them into collaborative partnerships.