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How Much Tech Leadership Do You Need?

With Really Simple Ltd., you choose the level of strategic IT leadership that fits your organization — from quarterly guidance to embedded oversight.
We provide Virtual CIO (vCIO) services — also called Fractional CIO — tailored for local governments and small businesses.
We’re vendor-neutral and work solely in your interest, helping you plan, manage, and modernize your technology stack on your terms.

As your needs change or projects come and go, you can move the slider to meet your goals.

Why Organizations Need a vCIO

  • You don’t have a full-time CIO, but you’re expected to make CIO-level decisions.

  • You’re relying on vendors (like MSPs) who may prioritize sales over strategy.

  • There’s no multi-year tech roadmap, just reaction and replacement.

  • Compliance demands (ADA, cybersecurity, archives) are increasing.

“We act as your trusted advisor — not your vendor. We work for you, not your software and hardware providers. It’s our job to have your back.”

Who manages your Managed Service Provider?
We do.

Your MSP is in the business of selling services and hardware.
We’re in the business of making sure those services and hardware actually make sense — strategically, financially, and operationally.

What We Do as Your vCIO

Strategic Planning & Roadmapping

Vendor Oversight

Compliance Alignment

Technology Governance

“We helped a Pennsylvania city consolidate five tech contracts, digitize permit workflows, and develop a fully grant-aligned technology roadmap. Estimated 3-year savings: $150,000+.”

How We Work With You

Light Oversight

10 Hours
  • monthly approximate

Strategic Partner

20 Hours
  • monthly approximate

Embedded CIO

30+ Hours
  • monthly approximate

All engagements include regular reporting, vendor-neutral recommendations, and long-term planning. Additional services — like compliance audits, staff training, or project-specific work — can be included based on need at additional cost.

Let’s Make Things Really Simple!

You don’t need a full-time CIO when a fractional one will do.
You need a trusted advisor who understands your world — government or small business — and who works for you, not for your vendors.