{"id":11418,"date":"2024-02-16T09:54:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/?p=11418"},"modified":"2024-02-16T09:54:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:54:27","slug":"fractional-cio-vcio-itmaas-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/?p=11418","title":{"rendered":"Fractional CIO, vCIO, ITMaaS \u2013 what\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Kinetics has been providing IT strategy advice and leadership to a number of clients for many years now. We have found that there are a number of organisations who are mature enough to realise they require a more strategic approach to technology, however they cannot justify employing a full time CIO (Chief Information Officer).<\/p>\n<p>Kinetics fills this gap with our \u201cIT Manager as a Service\u201d or <a href=\"http:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/kare-it-manager-as-a-service\/\">ITMaaS offering.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>vCIO<\/h2>\n<p>When we designed the ITMaaS offering nearly 10 years ago the term \u201cvCIO\u201d or \u201cvirtual CIO\u201d was being used by a few IT providers in the region. However, we felt that these services were very limited, and were actually account management, or sales engineers in disguise. They did not embed themselves at the client organisation and truly act as that organisations CIO.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>ITMaaS<\/h2>\n<p>To distinguish our service from vCIO we came up with the term \u201cIT Manager as a Service\u201d or \u201cITMaaS\u201d. When we deliver <a href=\"http:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/kare-it-manager-as-a-service\/\">ITMaaS<\/a> we act as an internal resource for that organisation, providing independent strategic IT advice to the management and IT teams. Because we provide this service to range of clients, as a team we can bring to bear a wide range of experience to assist the client in the challenges they may be facing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Fractional CIO<\/h2>\n<p>More recently the term \u201cFractional leadership\u201d is being used. Fractional leadership, also known as fractional executive or fractional management, refers to an arrangement where an organisation hires part-time leaders to fulfil specific leadership roles. These fractional leaders typically have expertise in areas such as executive management, finance, marketing, human resources, or technology.<\/p>\n<p>This has led to the term \u201cFractional CIO\u201d or \u201cfCIO\u201d. Fractional CIO\u2019s are a much closer fit to our ITMaaS service \u2013 the article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/473360\/how-to-succeed-as-a-fractional-cio.html\">How to succeed as a fractional CIO<\/a>\u00a0from CIO.com explains it well:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA fractional CIO is typically an experienced IT leader who is external to the enterprise yet acts as an accountable leader and extension of the executive team\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA fractional CIO\u2019s responsibilities typically include IT team management, budget development and supervision, specifying technology investments, and providing guidance on IT systems and governance, he says. Other responsibilities may include addressing digital transformation initiatives, guiding application development, and identifying security issues.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ITMaaS-Wheel.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ITMaaS Wheel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">The benefits that CIO.com raise, are benefits that our ITMaaS clients have enjoyed:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAn independent fractional CIO ensures that recommendations, guidance, and advice will be presented objectivity in the enterprise\u2019s best interest.<em> \u201cWith no pressure to recommend a specific system, vendor, hardware or software product, independent fractional CIOs can thoroughly analyse various options, test those options, and make decisions that best serve the organisation<\/em>\u201d says Dave Hartman, president of IT management consulting firm Hartman Executive Advisors\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>So, what should you choose?<\/h2>\n<p>If your organisation is worried about overall IT security and governance, or you are not sure that the decisions around your technology spend are following a strategy, or perhaps you have a hard time working out what your IT teams are talking about, then consider service such as ITMaaS or a fractional CIO that provides an experienced, independent set of eyes over your organisation\u2019s technology.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kinetics has been providing IT strategy advice and leadership to a number of clients for many years now. 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