The base salary for a full-time CIO can be as high as $254,000 per year, which is why many SMBs don’t have the resources to hire a CIO.
Meanwhile, SMBs know they need a CIO to help their IT evolve and expand with today’s changing business needs. As a result, many SMBs have turned to virtual CIOs for a more budget-friendly solution.
Choosing an experienced vCIO can have far-reaching impacts for your company. They will be able to look at your IT systems to determine if they align with your C-level executives’ current expectations and goals. Then, they can use proven strategies to create a custom-designed IT plan to help your business thrive in various ways.
Let’s look at the positive impact a vCIO can have on your SMB.
C-level executives can expect significant changes in key performance indicators (KPIs) after hiring a vCIO. You’ll see these measurable changes after following the strategic roadmap your vCIO.
As you can see, hiring a vCIO can help you reach your business goals through IT, reduce risks and costs, and bring various, measurable improvements to your company.
When you choose StepUP IT for your vCIO needs, we will provide a deep assessment of your company’s unique needs, challenges, and how we can use IT to reach your goals. Our experienced teams can provide a variety of services that will help you fill in any gaps and create a technology roadmap to help your company become more successful and secure in the future.
Contact us to answer any questions you might have about what a vCIO can do for your business.
Maybe you think your business is too small for an MSP, but nothing could be further from the truth. MSPs can help companies of all sizes with cloud computing, data storage and security, software and hardware maintenance and upgrades, and much more. Yes, even the smallest small businesses, including those with 50 or fewer users.
Leading an IT team is a tough, multi-faceted job, and no one understands that better than an MSP (managed services provider). An MSP is a tech partner that works with you to handle everyday IT tasks and can help you ensure that the changing nature of technology doesn’t leave your business behind.
Whether you’ve got 10 or 100 employees, a managed services provider can keep your IT on track and your business running smoothly. Even companies in the 250-300 user range, just toeing the line into enterprise-level tech solutions, can enjoy all the benefits of an MSP.
An IT generalist is a jack-of-all-trades. They’re by your side every day to manage your help desk, support your staff’s IT needs, deliver service and maintenance, and be network administrators who ensure everything is working as intended. On the other hand, an IT specialist works on more complex technology issues, such as projects and escalations. IT specialists also often take on the role of solutions architects.
Getting your outsourced IT services from an IT Services company seems like an obvious choice. You have someone you can call when things go sideways to help you get your technology back up and running. An MSP, or managed service provider, is a type of outsourced IT, but not all outsourced IT companies are MSPs. We’re going to break down the differences even further.
Between inflation, supply chain interruptions, and the looming possibility of yet another recession, it can be difficult for business leaders to chart the best course of action to keep themselves not just solvent, but thriving and growing in the face of such economic uncertainty. One way that businesses can make themselves more recession-proof is by having a solid IT structure in place, including software, hardware, security, data storage, and IT experts, to help everything run efficiently and effectively
Many businesses are turning to outside IT professionals to help them optimize their operations and keep their technology running smoothly and efficiently through strategic planning. A vCIO, or virtual Chief Information Officer, can be the key to streamlining IT functionality for your business.
There are outsourced IT services, and then there are MSPs—managed service providers. Managed service providers are outsourced IT companies, but not all outsourced IT companies are MSPs. Managed service providers are local businesses and, more importantly, local to your business.
Onboarding new staff members can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While it symbolizes growth and new opportunities for your organization, it’s crucial to implement the necessary measures to guarantee a secure and seamless integration.
Since 2001, StepUP IT Services has been helping businesses in Eugene and throughout Oregon with their technology needs. We are your IT partner. We manage and maintain your technology, empowering your organization to reach its goals. Making you happy is what makes us happy.
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