Fractional CIO Services is a Dallas–Fort Worth firm that gives growing companies a seasoned technology executive on a flexible engagement — putting AI to work safely, governing the risk, and turning IT from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
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Technology Health Score Illustrative
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Core Services
We plug in at the executive level, align technology to your business goals, and stay until the results are measurable.
Most companies are adopting AI faster than they can govern it. We set the policy, pick the use cases that pay off, and get your people ready to use AI well.
A 12–36 month technology roadmap tied directly to revenue, margin, and growth targets — with budgets your CFO will actually approve.
Risk-based security programs that protect your data, satisfy insurers and auditors, and stand up to today's threat landscape.
Get real value from the systems that run your business — ERP, CRM, EHR, and HR platforms — with processes and people that actually use them.
How We Engage
Most clients begin with a fixed-fee assessment, then move to an ongoing retainer once the roadmap is clear.
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Start here
$7,500 fixed fee · 3–4 weeks
A clear picture of where AI can pay off, what risk you already carry, and what to do first.
Ongoing
$5K–$12K per month
A part-time technology executive who owns the roadmap, the budget, and the results.
Defined scope
Scoped per project
Senior leadership for a specific initiative with a clear start, finish, and outcome.
The Fractional Advantage
See how a fractional CIO compares to the alternatives most companies consider.
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Full-Time CIO | MSP Only | |
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| Annual cost | $60K–$150K | $250K–$400K+ | $40K–$120K |
| Time to impact | 2–4 weeks | 4–6 months (hire + ramp) | 1–2 weeks |
| Executive-level strategy & board reporting | |||
| Cross-industry best practices | Partial | Partial | |
| Cybersecurity program leadership | Partial | ||
| Vendor-neutral recommendations | |||
| AI strategy & governance | Partial | ||
| IT governance & operating model | |||
| Manages your MSP and vendors | |||
| Scale up or down as needed | Partial | ||
| No recruiting, benefits, or equity |
Cost and timing figures are typical market ranges for companies with 50–1,000 employees.
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“Within one quarter, our fractional CIO rebuilt our IT roadmap, cut $410K in redundant licensing, and got us through our first SOC 2 audit. It felt like hiring a Fortune 500 CIO overnight.”
Jordan M.
COO, 250-person healthcare services firm
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FAQ
A fractional CIO is an experienced Chief Information Officer who works with your company part-time or on a defined engagement. You get executive-level IT strategy, budgeting, security oversight and vendor management without the cost of a full-time hire.
Most fractional CIO retainers run a fraction of a full-time CIO's $250K–$400K+ total cost. Our engagements start with a fixed-fee AI Readiness Assessment, and ongoing retainers are priced monthly based on scope and time commitment.
A managed service provider (MSP) runs day-to-day IT: help desk, devices and networks. A fractional CIO sets strategy, owns the budget and roadmap, and holds your MSP and other vendors accountable. Many clients keep their MSP and add a fractional CIO to lead it.
An AI readiness assessment reviews how your company uses AI today, including unapproved “shadow AI” tools, how ready your data is, and where AI can deliver measurable value. You receive a prioritized list of use cases, a risk summary and a 90-day plan.
If employees use ChatGPT, Copilot or any other AI tool, yes. An AI use policy defines approved tools, what data can and can't be shared, and who is accountable, which reduces the risk of leaking confidential or regulated information.
We are based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and meet DFW clients in person, but most of our work is remote, so we serve growing companies across the United States.
In 30 minutes, we'll identify your biggest IT risks and quick wins — free, with no obligation.