Microsolve vCIO -- Service Streams
Delivering technology value is not about an open cheque book and unlimited scope.
We believe in clear boundaries, service transparency and a clear, shared value.
Advisory and consulting services is about meaningful value transfer within the Executive/Management team.
Skepticism is good - our delivery model is not for everyone - challenge us, we might just have the answer to your technology challenge!
The Microsolve vCIO service is delivered through a unique ‘streamed’ methodology. Each stream is focussed on a key element of the IT leadership and governance puzzle, allowing clients to tailor an engagement to their priorities, scale, and budget.
Each stream delivers meaningful value transfer, building the competence and confidence of your executive team - not just delivering external advice.

Strategy & Governance
The Microsolve Strategy & Governance stream provides your team with a structured framework to align technology strategy with business objectives.
Using TOGAF and COBIT, we establish a customised governance structures, decision-making process, and measurable performance outcomes for your Technology investment.
Our objective is to build a resilient IT governance model that works for you. The boundary is focused on strategy development and governance enablement, not day-to-day IT operations.
Benefit: Clear, actionable governance processes that support confident executive decision-making and measurable technology RO

Structure & Resourcing
The structure of your Technology delivery and support resourcing matters - with limited budgets and never ending requirements, the pressure is real.
An optimised delivery structure, where roles, and resources are allocated to align with business priorities is our focus in this stream.
Drawing on COBIT and ITIL principles, we define target operating models, service management processes, and role clarity. that suits your technology strategy outcomes.
The objective is a right-sized and effective IT team, while the boundary is organisational design and capability uplift, not recruitment services.
Benefit: Move from reactive IT staffing to proactive management, with resource clarity and cost control.

Architecture & Applications
Understanding, optimising and structuring an Enterprise architecture and application portfolio is a key component of a growing Organisation.
Using TOGAF principles, we create roadmaps and reference architectures that align with business priorities.
The objective is a sustainable and agile IT architecture, while the boundary is advisory, roadmap, and artefact creation, not execution of specific development projects.
Benefit: Enjoy simplified, future-ready application landscapes that lower risk and enable fast change.

Security & Resilience
The security and technology resilience of your Organisation requires sound foundations in risk management, architecture and resourcing.
Leveraging ISO27001 and SMB1001 practices, we develop security policies, resilience frameworks, and uplift staff capability.
The objective is to improve security posture and business continuity, while the boundary focuses on frameworks, governance, and testing rather than day-to-day SOC operations.
Benefit: Achieve and demonstrate robust compliance and resilience, protecting reputation and reducing operational risk

Innovation
Successful adoption of emerging technologies does not happen by accident.
Preparing an organisation to leverage emerging technologies and cultivate a culture of innovation requires Readiness assessments, innovation roadmaps, enablement sessions, and pilot initiatives.
The objective is to embed innovation within business processes and staff culture, while the boundary is strategic guidance and pilots, not end-to-end product development.
Benefit: Foster an innovation culture that builds on data-driven opportunities. Move ideas to pilot faster.