The Case For A Fractional CIO
InformationWeek, Tuesday, July 18,2023
For small and mid-range companies, using a fractional CIO provides them with expertise that they can't afford to hire on a permanent basis.
A fractional CIO is exactly what it says it is. It is a CIO that your company hires on a contract for part-time or on-demand work. In this way, you get the benefit of the CIO position and the knowledge that comes with it, but you don't have to hire in a CIO as a dedicated, permanent employee.
Here are several areas where companies frequently hire fractional CIOs: