1. Edit the text with your own short phrase. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Assessing Technology’s Role in Business Growth

2. A virtual CIO is an expert technology advisor that businesses turn to when they don't have the means or demand for a full-time, in-house CIO. Although this individual is a consultant, rather than a full-time employee, s/he performs the same duties as a conventional CIO. These include: 1.aligning business objectives with IT systems 2.formulating a strategic IT plan 3.analyzing business processes to facilitate changes in technology

3. Unlike order takers, who fix tactical problems, a virtual CIO is a financially-savvy, business-oriented individual who looks beyond day- to-day technical support to ensure your business maintains a competitive advantage in your marketplace.

4. A virtual CIO has the experience and expertise to help you: Define the useful life of your existing IT infrastructure Formulate an IT budget to ensure that your network infrastructure meets all your company’s needs Ensure operational efficiencies Align your business with the rapid technology changes occurring around it.

5. 1.) Provide flexible IT solutions 2.) Give you the resources of a full-time CIO (without the cost) 3.) Aid in cost reduction 4.) Let you focus on your core competencies 5.) Communicate Risk in a Clear Language

6. Rather than merely treading water to keep your IT systems afloat, investing in a virtual CIO to leverage your technology will give you a dependable advisor that will not only compliment and guide your IT infrastructure, but also serve as a long-term business partner committed to helping your company reach its full potential. For more in-depth knowledge on virtual CIOs, check out our blog post on the topic: http://www.sagiss.com/blog/5-ways-a-virtual-cio- benefits-businesshttp://www.sagiss.com/blog/5-ways-a-virtual-cio- benefits-business