Fractional (Virtual) CTO
Board level tech leadership – without the full-time overhead
Every business is now a tech business and our use of technology is only going to keep growing. If you’re serious about using technology to grow, stay secure and work smarter, a Fractional CTO (or Chief Technology Officer) gives you senior strategic direction on a flexible, cost-effective basis.
Smaller businesses can compete more easily than ever with larger enterprises, if they make smart use of technology. Senior IT leadership, at the level you need, stops you falling behind.
When we provide Virtual CTO services, we focus on security and productivity to create confident, scalable operations that support your goals.
Benefits of an outsourced CTO
Investing in Senior IT leadership has tangible benefits for your business and its growth. Here are the main areas where you can expect to see results:
- Practical solutions for IT & cyber security that fit with your needs and your budget.
- Systems integration that works, to improve productivity and customer experience.
- Increased competitive advantage, using enterprise-level expertise to streamline your IT systems and technology.
- Strategic updates and upgrades that avoid costly IT mistakes.
What an outsourced CTO delivers
- Board level strategy & governance – a pragmatic roadmap aligned to your objectives.
- Security by design – practical steps to meet the latest standards, fully protecting your systems and data
- Compliance – meeting cybersecurity requirements, including support for gaining Cyber Essentials certification and cyber awareness training.
- Digital Transformation strategy – a prioritised programme of quick wins and future-proofing actions.
- Automation & AI – developing an automation and AI strategy and identifying opportunities.
- Change Management – ensuring all changes to IT infrastructure are carried out in a consistent, standardised way to reduce any disruptions to IT service.
- Systems reviews – review of existing systems for suitability and modernisation.
- Supplier & team oversight – hands on support leading internal and external technical teams.
- Team empowerment – training programmes and coaching so change sticks.
Heliocentrix: your technology partner
We combine two decades of IT and broader business experience with a small, agile team that genuinely cares about your outcomes.
We’ve sat alongside clients to set up and run businesses, not just implement tools — so we understand operations, finance, HR, change management, compliance and AI.
We see technology as a catalyst for competitive advantage, not conformity.
Linda Larter
“Over the years of working with Heliocentrix we have seen enormous improvements to our systems, security and how easily we can get help when it’s needed. Heliocentrix have taken the IT stresses away, freeing up our time to do what we’re here to do – serve our community.”
Your questions answered
What is a Fractional (Virtual) CTO?
A Fractional CTO (sometimes called a Virtual CTO or vCTO) provides senior IT leadership on a flexible basis, giving you strategic direction and a delivery roadmap without hiring a full time employee.
How is a Fractional (Virtual) CTO different to Managed IT Support?
Managed IT keeps systems running day to day. Your Fractional CTO sets the strategy, builds the roadmap and leads higher value change across security, platforms, automation and data — guiding internal teams and suppliers. (It pairs brilliantly with Managed IT.)
Do you offer Fractional (Virtual) CTO services in Kent?
Yes, Heliocentrix serves the South East of the UK including Kent, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, the South East of London and more. We can also work remotely.
Will a Fractional CTO help with disaster recovery planning?
Yes, this is a core part of the role. Disaster recovery tends to fall to the bottom of the priority list, until something happens. It’s often not until this point that a business owner realises that while they may have a plan, it is completely out of date. Our Fractional CTO service gives you an expert who will review business continuity as a matter of course, creating a plan, reviewing it as needed and jumping into action in response to an emergency situation.
Who needs Fractional (virtual) CTO services?
Any organisation that wants to use technology well — The role is flexible according to your needs, so it is ideal for small and medium sized organisations and we have particular expertise with service-led businesses, charities and public sector bodies.
How much time will we need?
It depends on your goals. Clients can start with a few hours per month, then increase that as priorities evolve. We’ll agree a cadence that suits your team and your goals.
Can an outsourced CTO help with AI and automation?
Yes. We implement one-off projects that bring AI and automation to a specific area of your business. We also lead full roll-out of AI across the business, implementing Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions, the required system changes, appropriate governance, training and security controls.
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