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Fractional CIO Services

Technology strategy without the CIO salary.

Every LogicalNet managed client gets a Fractional CIO — a senior technology advisor who builds your IT roadmap, manages vendors, and makes sure every technology dollar drives real business outcomes.

Dedicated senior advisor
Multi-year IT roadmaps
Scheduled business reviews
Vendor management included
1:1
Dedicated advisor
Quarterly
Business reviews
3-Year
IT roadmap
100%
Vendor managed
Strategic Planning

A roadmap aligned to business outcomes

Technology decisions that drive revenue, reduce risk, and support growth — not just keep the lights on.

Multi-year IT roadmapPrioritized 12-36 month plan tied to business goals, with budget and sequencing.
Annual budget planningCapital and operating expense forecasts that eliminate surprise invoices.
Cyber insurance readinessTechnical controls mapped to underwriter requirements, documented for renewals.
Compliance program oversightHIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, or PCI — ongoing management, not one-time checklists.
Financial Oversight

Vendor management that pays for itself

We manage your technology vendors so your team does not have to — and we negotiate on your behalf.

Vendor negotiationWe own renewal negotiations, contract reviews, and vendor escalations.
License optimizationRegular audits to eliminate unused licenses and consolidate SKUs.
Total cost analysisTrue total cost of ownership for every major technology decision.
Capex planningHardware refresh schedules and budget forecasts you can take to your board.
How It Works

A clear, repeatable process

Every engagement follows the same four-step framework — so you always know where things stand.

1

Discovery

We meet with your leadership team to understand business goals, pain points, growth plans, and current tech investments.

2

Assessment

Full audit of current tech stack, vendor contracts, security posture, and gaps against industry best practices.

3

Build the roadmap

A prioritized 12-36 month plan with budget, sequencing, measurable outcomes, and clear ownership.

4

Ongoing SBRs

Scheduled business reviews adjust the roadmap as your business evolves, markets shift, and new opportunities emerge.

Engagement models

Options that fit your business

Four Fractional CIO engagement options depending on the scale and cadence of strategic work your organization needs.

EngagementCadenceIncludedBest For
Fractional CIO AdvisorScheduled SBRsRoadmap, vendor reviews, budget planningEstablished orgs needing strategic guidance
Fractional CIO EmbeddedMonthly + SBRsFull coverage plus active project oversightHigh-growth companies with many initiatives
Fractional CIOWeekly + SBRsDedicated time plus strategic initiativesOrgs in enterprise transition
Project Fractional CIOBy engagementScope-defined advisorySpecific transformations or M&A
Capabilities

Everything a senior technology leader does — mapped to your business.

Strategic technology planning
IT budget optimization
Vendor oversight & negotiation
Contract analysis & renewal
Regulatory readiness
Cyber insurance guidance
Infrastructure modernization
Mergers & acquisitions support
Workforce development
Leadership reporting
Board-level communication
Risk identification & mitigation
Who This Is For

Built for growing Upstate NY organizations

5–500 employees

Organizations that need CIO-level thinking but are not large enough to justify a full-time executive hire.

Compliance-driven

HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, or PCI requirements that need documented planning and executive accountability.

Growth-mode

Companies scaling headcount, locations, or revenue that need IT to stay ahead of the business.

Common Questions

Questions we hear from IT leaders

Fractional CIO is bundled into our managed IT agreements — strategic advisory delivered by our senior engineers on a regular cadence. Fractional CIO is a higher-touch model with dedicated time blocks, typically weekly, for organizations in active transformation.
Yes. We regularly review, negotiate, and renew contracts with internet providers, software vendors, hardware suppliers, and cybersecurity tools. We document savings in your monthly report.
Standard Fractional CIO engagement includes a monthly touchpoint and a formal scheduled business review with your leadership team. Higher tiers include weekly syncs and active participation in board meetings.
Your Fractional CIO pulls in the right engineer from our team — network, security, cloud, compliance — without restarting relationships. You get specialist depth without managing multiple vendors.
Yes. Every LogicalNet managed IT client gets a Fractional CIO as part of their agreement. Higher engagement tiers are available for organizations that need more frequent strategic involvement.
Every Fractional CIO engagement is measured against specific business outcomes — budget accuracy, risk reduction, project delivery, and vendor cost savings — documented in quarterly reports.
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