Strategic IT Leadership
IT Implementation & Change Expert
Streamlined Operations Management
Hi there, I'm Matt Carroll, and my goal is to support and empower your organisation's future through the use of technology.
With a wealth of experience spanning more than three decades, I’ve helped numerous clients through significant shifts in their organisation, leading the way with technology strategies that address both current and future needs.
From straightforward projects to highly intricate programs of work, I’ve led teams by conceptualizing, planning, and executing innovative solutions that tackle a wide range of business challenges.
As your outsourced CIO, I’m dedicated to helping you achieve similar successes. Whether you need continuous strategic guidance and support or project-specific assistance, I’m here to make it happen.
Let’s get in contact and talk about how I might be able to help you.
What is an Outsourced CIO and why do you need one?
A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a C-level executive responsible for the information technology and information systems that support your business. The main role of a CIO is to help set and lead your technology strategy, making sure that it works with your broader business strategy. The CIO should also be the executive-level interface between your technology department and the rest of your organisation.
Typically, the CIO needs be able to understand the broader business requirements and how to prioritise these through the use of technology, and through building and maintaining an effective and motivated IT team.
An outsourced (or virtual) CIO is a dedicated resource who can serve as your company’s Chief Information Officer on a flexible basis. Their primary focus should be to formulate strategic IT goals for your company, and then manage an IT strategy and budget that meets those goals.
With an outsourced CIO you will have someone working with you to ensure that your technology is being used to grow, adapt, sustain, and support your business.
Grow Your Business
As your business grows, you need technology that is designed to scale with you and to meet the plans you have for your business.
Sustain Your Business
Technology isn't just set and forget. To sustain your business you need to ensure your IT systems continue to deliver the outcomes you need.
Adapt Your Business
Business is always changing which means adapting the technology you need, choosing the right solutions and delivering the right projects.
Support Your Business
I understand the crucial role a CIO plays in your business and I'm committed to being there to support you, every step of the way.
What is an Outsourced CIO and why do you need one?
A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a C-level executive responsible for the information technology and information systems that support your business. The main role of a CIO is to help set and lead your technology strategy, making sure that it works with your broader business strategy. The CIO should also be the executive-level interface between your technology department and the rest of your organisation.
Typically, the CIO needs be able to understand the broader business requirements and how to prioritise these through the use of technology, and through building and maintaining an effective and motivated IT team.
An outsourced (or virtual) CIO is a dedicated resource who can serve as your company’s Chief Information Officer on a flexible basis. Their primary focus should be to formulate strategic IT goals for your company, and then manage an IT strategy and budget that meets those goals.
With an outsourced CIO you will have someone working with you to ensure that your technology is being used to grow, adapt, sustain, and support your business.
Our Services
Our commitment is to provide you with an experienced and trusted IT leader, someone who can provide your business with quality advice and the experience of more than 35 years in the local IT industry. Working remotely from our office in north-west Sydney, we are flexible in the amount of time we spend working for you, which is perfect for those businesses that don’t need a full-time CIO. Key services you can expect from your outsourced CIO include:
IT Strategy
We work with you and your executive leadership to create a comprehensive technology strategy and plan that aligns with your business objectives, maximises your existing technology investments and minimises your risk.
Digital Transformation
We can lead your digital transformation program incorporating not only technology changes but any new or modified processes, culture and customer experiences that are needed to meet the transformations goals.
Project & Program Oversight
Your outsourced CIO will take responsibility for overseeing your IT projects, to help ensure their successful delivery. This will include internal and external project teams and cover governance, budget, scope and timeliness.
Compliance & Cybersecurity
Everyone is worried about the threat of cyber attacks and what it means to their business. We have a focus on cybersecurity and will work to make sure that your business is protected from cyber threats and that your data is secure.
IT Vendor Management
Managing multiple technology providers can be complex, so we look after this on your behalf. We make sure that you're getting the best value for your investments and that your technology solutions are working together seamlessly.
Need Something Else?
A good CIO can provide more than just the things listed above. With the right person you can expect ongoing ownership of a range of important IT related activities, such as business continuity and disaster recovery planning, reviews and recommendations for new technology, completion of complex IT procurement activities, and most importantly, leadership of your internal and external IT teams.
10 Key Benefits
It’s important to understand just how your organisation will benefit from using an outsourced CIO. Like any role in your business, there needs to be value provided to justify the cost. Here are 10 ways as your outsourced CIO, I can provide value to your business:
- Help set strategic priorities and key initiatives for your technology
- Offer input on regulatory and compliance issues
- Oversee your cybersecurity position and recommend improvements where needed
- Manage the day to day technology direction of your business
- Recommend improvements to your technology environment
- Plan your disaster recovery and business continuity processes
- Create an IT roadmap that is tied to your technology budget and your business goals
- Evaluate and enhance the current skills of your IT team (internal and external)
- Improve the delivery of your IT projects
- Increase business productivity through an improved IT infrastructure
Another major benefit of course is that using me as your outsourced CIO on a fractional or part-time basis means you can save the cost of hiring a full-time CIO.
