IT Strategy & Advisory Services

A fractional CTO provides executive-level technology leadership on a part-time basis, typically 8-24 hours per month on a monthly retainer. You get strategic roadmapping, vendor management, and board-level guidance without the full-time salary commitment. The engagement scales with your needs and can ramp up during critical initiatives.

A fractional vCISO costs a fraction of a full-time CISO salary, which typically runs well into six figures plus benefits, equity, and overhead. You get the same caliber of security leadership with the flexibility to scale up or down as your needs evolve. Contact us for pricing based on your scope and requirements.

A fractional CTO is typically the right choice for companies under 300 employees, organizations without a full-time technology leadership need, businesses in a rapid growth phase needing strategic guidance, or teams tackling specific initiatives like cloud migration or digital transformation. Once technology becomes central to revenue generation and daily operations, a full-time hire makes sense.

An effective IT strategy includes a 3-year roadmap with quarterly milestones, a budget plan with investment priorities, a vendor strategy, a security and compliance framework, and workforce planning. It should be specific to your business goals rather than a generic template. We tailor every strategy to your industry, growth stage, and competitive environment.

SBK holds zero vendor partnerships, accepts no commissions, and receives no referral fees. Our revenue comes exclusively from consulting engagements with clients. This independence has been a core operating principle since 2010 and is documented in every engagement agreement. When we recommend a vendor, it is because they are the best fit for your needs.