The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and increased the risk of cyberthreats, leaving many organizations struggling to keep up. Enter the virtual chief information officer (vCIO). A vCIO is the ideal alternative for businesses that cannot afford to hire a full-time CIO but would benefit from their expertise to enhance IT strategies and keep pace with the competition.
However, not all vCIOs are created equal. A vCIO is not someone who tells customers when they need to replace outdated technology, that backup systems are not up to par, or even that licenses need to be renewed. Many IT professionals erroneously believe focusing on ticket reports, patches, and hardware renewals are vCIO functions.