In practice ...
Do we need to hire staff to benefit from the services of a timeshare CIO?
No. There is no need to hire staff. A simple monthly invoice is sent to the company based on the services provided by the CIO.
How often does a part-time CIO work?
We determine together the frequency of the services according to your needs. Depending on the size of your company, we can agree to carry out a mini preliminary audit in order to measure the complexity of your information system. Our part-time CIO services can range from 1 day per month to a few days per week, but we are open to other arrangements.
You can also decide at any time to stop the collaboration with the company CIO-PME.
Can I call on my part-time CIO outside the scheduled service days?
Difficulties can arise at any time. Your part-time CIO remains reachable outside the service days initially scheduled.
Are there any conditions to subscribe to a "CIO subscription" service?
Outside of a recurring service contract, you can opt for a monthly subscription to CIO services. The only requirement to subscribe to this subscription is that CIO-PME has performed a mini audit in the company. You will be able to call by phone or email your CIO who can advise or collaborate with you on a specific issue.
How long does a mini audit take, before the "CIO subscription" service starts?
In order to be able to effectively advise the company, the CIO needs a minimum of knowledge about the information system and the way the company works. An analysis of the situation is therefore necessary. The duration of a mini audit can range from a few hours to a few days depending on the size of the company and the complexity of its information system.
How does the "CIO subscription" offer work?
When you take out a monthly subscription for the services of a CIO, you can reach your CIO by email or telephone. The amount of the subscription depends on the duration of the desired monthly services. Thus, if you choose, for example, a subscription of 1 hour per month, you can call your CIO for a total of one hour over the month, or they will spend the equivalent of one hour on a problem you have submitted. The CIO subscription guarantees that your CIO is available when you need them.
Can the different CIO service packages be combined?
You can combine the "on-demand CIO" and "CIO subscription" packages.
Where does the timeshare CIO sit in my SME?
Your timeshare CIO is your right hand for IT matters. Depending on the size of your business, its structure and your wishes, they can take part in the various committees within your business.
What about the confidentiality of my business information?
No information about your business will be passed on to others.
What about intellectual property?
All documents produced by CIO-PME for your business remain your property.
As a non-profit organisation, can we call on CIO-PME?
Whatever the legal form of your business, CIO-PME is at your service.
Is there a difference between an IT Director and a timeshare CIO?
No. In large companies, it is the CIO (Chief Information Officer) who manages IT matters. The term IT Director is more often used in small and medium-sized businesses. Even if the complexity of information systems varies with the size of the company, the CIO and the IT Director do the same job.
If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact us.