Virtual CIO/CTO Services
Senior technology leadership for small businesses across Markham and the North GTA.
Bigger technology decisions need more than a technician’s opinion. They need someone thinking about the business as a whole. A virtual CIO or CTO gives you that senior perspective without the cost of hiring one full time.
What you get
Strategic planning
Budget oversight
Vendor management
Risk and governance
How we work
Get to know your business
We learn how your business runs and where it’s trying to go.
Set priorities
We agree on what matters most over the next year.
Guide decisions
We’re involved in the calls that matter, from major purchases to security direction.
Review regularly
We check in on a set schedule, so priorities get revisited before they go stale.
Trusted by businesses across Markham and the North GTA
These are a few of the companies VBS has worked with over the years, from businesses that needed a single helpdesk contact to ones that handed their entire technology environment over to us.
Michelle Del Carmen
Executive Director, The Centre For Dreams
“The thing I really like about VBS is that theyre always so proactive in reaching out and letting us know about a problem.”
Strategic thinking grounded in what your systems are doing
Working from theory only gets you so far. VBS already runs your systems day to day, so the advice is grounded in what’s really happening inside your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a virtual CIO and a virtual CTO?
A CIO tends to focus on the business side of technology, things like budgets and priorities lined up with company goals. A CTO leans more technical, covering architecture and infrastructure decisions. Most small businesses need a mix of both, which is what this service provides.
How much time does a virtual CIO or CTO spend with us?
It depends on the agreement, but most clients see us on a regular schedule, with extra time around bigger decisions or projects.
Is this only for businesses without any internal IT?
Not at all. Plenty of clients have an internal IT person or team, and the virtual CIO or CTO works alongside them on the strategic decisions that sit above day-to-day support.
Can this lead into full IT support if we need it?
Yes. Some clients start with strategic support and add helpdesk or network services later. The two work well together, but neither depends on the other.
How much does a virtual CIO or CTO cost?
Far less than a full-time hire. Pricing is based on how much time and involvement your business needs each month, and we’ll agree on that upfront.
Get Senior Technology Guidance Without The Overhead
Ask us what a virtual CIO or CTO would look like for a business your size.
- Strategic thinking without a full-time hire
- A plan tied to your business goals
- Someone accountable for the bigger decisions
