Your on-demand tech expert.
- IT Executive Advisory
- Fractional CIO/CISO
- Strategic Leadership
- Ideal for: Companies that require CIO/CISO-level expertise for specific IT needs, but aren’t ready to hire an FTE
- Key offerings: Trusted guidance on your overall IT strategy, security, vendor/solution selection, compliance, and more
- Why Vertiance: A dedicated C-level resource—at a fraction of the cost of adding executive headcount
Executive-level IT guidance—accessible for small businesses
- Are your IT challenges beginning to outgrow your in-house capabilities?
- Is hiring a full-time CIO or CISO overkill for your current needs—or beyond your budget?
- Do you have upcoming IT projects that require advanced expertise?
- Would a trusted on-demand resource help your business fill the gap?
Vertiance delivers C-level tech expertise that preserves your budget—and your flexibility. We’ll act as your on-demand Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Security Officer to help you address complexities, seize opportunities, and drive digital transformation.
Your challenges
Evaluating processes and systems
Creating appropriate IT budgets
Meeting compliance requirements*
Translating tech-speak for leaders
Adding structure without bureaucracy
Incident response and crisis management
Underwhelming vendor services
Aligning IT roadmap with business goals
Our solutions
Strategic leadership and planning
Policy and SOP development
Data/privacy governance
IT and security assessments
Compliance strategies
Vendor negotiation/relationships
Merger and acquisition support
Software/application selection
* Including HIPAA, GLBA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, etc.
From big-picture strategy to key projects and initiatives
Whether you need ongoing guidance on strategy and solutions or leadership and support for a single project or incident, we can work with you to address your specific requirements and challenges. Then, we’re happy to serve as a trusted part of your team moving forward—or step back and stand ready for you to call on us when needed.
FAQ: Advisory Services
How do Vertiance Advisory Services work?
Similar to our other services, we create custom packages for each client—some need support only for a specific project or incident, while others seek an on-demand tech leader who can provide regular guidance on strategy, budget, and more. We begin with a call that provides insights and value, whether or not you end up utilizing our services. To get started, just complete this form and detail your situation, your challenges, and your questions.
What is included?
Your tailored package can include some or all of the following:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) services
- Strategic cybersecurity leadership, roadmap, and planning
- Policy, governance, and compliance management
- Data governance and privacy oversight
- IT risk management
- Major incident and crisis management
Chief Information Officer (CIO) services
- Strategic IT leadership, roadmap, and planning
- Technology and innovation advisory
- Vendor, stakeholder, and IT budget management
- Business application selection
- Mergers and acquisitions support
- Digital transformation
- Executive project steering
How much does it cost?
During our free consultation, we’ll learn about your needs and your budget—then we’ll create a custom pricing plan based on our advisory services and the length of our engagement. Vertiance can provide significant savings compared to the cost of hiring a full-time CIO or CISO.
We only need support for one big project. Can you still help?
Yes! We love working with clients who need help on a key project or initiative—even if it’s the only service they need from us. The right leadership and expertise on those projects will have a critical impact.
How do I know whether I need an on-demand IT expert or a full-time one?
We’re happy to help you figure that out—if we think it’s best for your organization to take the next step and hire a full-time technology leader, we won’t hesitate to tell you. We want our clients to get to that point, because it means they’re growing and thriving.
How do we get started?
Start by completing this form and we’ll be in touch to set up a free consultation so we can learn about your needs and you can learn about our services and approach. You’ll get value out of the conversation, whether or not you move forward with us.
We’re all about IT — so you don’t have to be.
With Vertiance on your side, you can get back to doing what you do best for your business—instead of expending valuable hours trying to manage your technology. Our scalable solutions and agile team can help you maximize your IT investment for far less than the cost of an in-house resource.
Reach out for a free consultation today, or use our self-scheduling link to choose a time that works for you.