Virtual CIO Advisory

C-level IT Leadership On Demand

Rellan Research provides fractional CIO leadership that translates strategy into measurable results: lower run costs, faster delivery, better vendor performance, and stronger compliance—without vendor lock‑in.

We align technology with your business plan, set clear priorities, govern delivery, and measure value—so you move faster with less risk and better cost control.

Who it’s for: CEOs, CFOs, and IT leaders who want strategic direction and accountable execution without adding permanent headcount.

What You Get (outcomes that matter)

A 12–24-month roadmap with a 90-day action plan that ships real wins.
Spending aligned to ROI (fewer tools, better contracts, predictable budgets).
Projects that land—owners, dates, risks and KPIs in the open.
Board-ready visibility through executive dashboards.
Safe, value-driven adoption of cloud and AI—with governance built in.

Engagement Models (designed for predictable investment)

FOCUS — Part‑time vCIO

Scope: 1–2 initiatives, light PMO, monthly executive cadence.
Best for: early diagnostic, quick wins, targeted negotiations.

CORE — Fractional CIO

Scope: portfolio governance, budget alignment, sourcing & SLAs, risk & compliance, KPI dashboards.
Cadence: weekly leadership, monthly steering.
Best for: mid‑market firms needing ongoing executive governance.

SCALE — CIO/CTO as a Service

Scope: enterprise‑wide transformation, NOC/SOC coordination, multi‑program PMO, exec coaching, board reporting.
Cadence: weekly C‑suite, quarterly board outcomes.

Suggested CTAs

Primary: Book a 20‑minute call
Secondary: Request the 10‑Day Diagnostic
Cross‑link: Explore AI Consulting (responsible AI governance + pilots)

What We Do (scope of a vCIO)

Strategy & Priorities

Translate business goals into an IT vision, multi-year roadmap, and sequenced initiatives.
Run quarterly reviews to adjust the plan as your business evolves.

Budgeting & Investment

Build/run the IT budget and forecast, tie spend to outcomes, and eliminate overlap.
Prepare the financials for upcoming initiatives and board approval.

Risk, Compliance & Policy

Establish and maintain security and compliance policies (e.g., access, backups, retention).
Identify gaps, set controls, and track remediation.

IT & Digital Transformation

Program mobilization, PMO/OKRs, change management, and value tracking. We turn slideware into delivery discipline.

IT M&A Excellence

Tech due diligence, Day‑1/Day‑100 plans, platform consolidation, synergy capture, and risk controls during integration.

IT Organization Assessment

Operating model, roles/skills, sourcing mix (in/out/co‑managed), playbooks, and leadership coaching to raise execution capacity.

Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Modernization

Landing zones, FinOps, security posture, observability, resiliency, and phased migration plans that protect the business.

Team & Vendors

Assess skills, define roles, and close gaps (internal and external).
Select, negotiate and coordinate vendors with clear SLAs and accountability.
RFI/RFP/RFQ design, vendor scoring, contract & SLA negotiation, renewal strategy, and supplier governance—vendor‑neutral and outcome‑driven.

Operations & Resilience

Standardize processes, deploy an asset management approach, and raise uptime.
Design business continuity & disaster recovery and test it regularly.

Measurement & Communication

Stand up a CIO dashboard (KPIs/OKRs) and deliver concise executive briefings.
Drive adoption with training and change management.

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