CIO Advisory Services

As IT demands grow more complex for companies of every size, more organizations find themselves needing the strategic guidance of an experienced Chief Information Officer… just not all the time. Even companies with strong technical leaders who can skillfully manage technical implementations can find themselves needing assistance with more complex, strategic problems or with specific, short-term projects.

Weaver can help you meet your company’s goals nimbly and cost-effectively, either short-term or long-term. Our professionals provide just the assistance you need, for just the time you need it, without the commitment and expense of hiring a permanent CIO.

CIO Advisory Services include:

IT Assessments (focused on people, product, process and technology)
New product / application research, technology selection and vendor analysis
Software selection and vendor / outsourcer evaluations
Oversight / IV&V (independent validation & verification) of system implementations
Governance consulting (policy, procedures, security, service levels, etc.)
Data security / data privacy management
Business continuity / disaster recovery plan development or review
Comprehensive technology strategic analysis
Assessment of current applications and infrastructure with recommendations for cost savings, use of best practices and improved customer service
Business process design and optimization
Key performance metrics definition and reporting for IT operations
Interim management during CIO searches or times of organizational change
IT due diligence related to M&A activity
Ongoing CIO role for organizations lacking the need for full-time technology executive
Technology integration and transition services planning related to M&A activity
Supplemental assistance to existing CIOs and IT directors