CIOS — Your IT Director on Demand
Access an experienced IT strategist who owns your IT agenda, drives digital transformation and reports to the board — without the cost of a full-time CIO.
Most companies need a CIO but can't afford one
A full-time CIO costs 80,000-120,000 SEK per month including social fees. Most growth companies can neither justify that cost — nor manage without strategic IT leadership.
Do you recognize yourself?
- IT decisions are made ad-hoc without long-term planning
- Your CEO or CFO is forced to handle strategic IT issues without expertise
- No one owns GDPR, IT security or compliance at management level
- It is unclear whether your IT investments are providing the right return
- Vendor contracts have been auto-renewed without negotiation this year
- The board lacks transparency regarding IT risks and digital strategy
- Digital transformation is discussed but nothing happens — no one is driving it
CIOS solves it
With CIOS from Adminor, you get a dedicated IT strategist who takes on the CIO role part-time. We integrate into your management team, own the IT agenda and deliver concrete results — from week one.
You only pay for the time you actually need. This makes CIOS the most cost-effective path to professional IT leadership for growth companies.
Six core areas — one unified responsibility
Your CIOS consultant takes unified strategic responsibility for the entire IT portfolio, not just parts of it.
IT Strategy & Roadmap
We map your current state, identify gaps against business goals and build a concrete IT roadmap with prioritized initiatives and clear milestones.
- Technology choices and architecture decisions
- Digital transformation plan
- Cloud strategy and migration planning
- Ongoing alignment with business development
Budget & Board Reporting
We take responsibility for the IT budget and regularly present IT status, risks and opportunities to the board and management in a format they understand.
- IT budget and multi-year plan
- ROI analysis of IT investments
- KPI framework and dashboards
- Board presentations and management reports
Vendor Management
We evaluate, procure and manage your IT vendors. You avoid sitting on the wrong side of the negotiation table — we know what fair terms look like.
- Vendor evaluation and RFP processes
- Contract negotiation and SLA review
- Ongoing vendor follow-up
- IT portfolio consolidation
GDPR & Compliance
We ensure your organization meets current requirements for data protection, information security and industry-specific regulations — and that you can prove it.
- GDPR gap analysis and action plan
- Policies and process documentation
- Internal audits and DPO support
- ISO 27001 / NIS2 preparation
Security Strategy
We build a security posture proportional to your risk profile — without locking you into unnecessary complexity. When needed, we coordinate with pentesting.se for technical tests.
- Risk assessment and security architecture
- Incident preparedness and response plan
- Security awareness and training
- Penetration testing via pentesting.se
Team & Competence
We help you build the right IT organization — whether it involves recruiting internally, optimizing existing teams or finding the right external partners.
- Recruitment briefs and requirement profiles
- Competence gap analysis
- Training plan and onboarding
- Team structure and role allocation
From zero to ongoing IT leadership
We follow a structured onboarding process to quickly integrate into your organization and start delivering value.
Assessment
We conduct a thorough review of your existing IT environment, vendor landscape, security posture and business goals. The result is a current-state report with prioritized improvement areas and quick wins.
Strategy & Plan
We develop your IT strategy, roadmap and a realistic annual budget. The plan is presented to management and the board. We identify which package and engagement level best suits your needs going forward.
Ongoing Leadership
We serve as your part-time IT director — with regular meetings, ongoing availability and proactive ownership of your IT agenda. The engagement adapts to your business growth and needs.
Choose the level that fits your business
All packages include a dedicated CIOS consultant. Prices are excluding VAT.
CIOS Starter
For companies getting started with strategic IT leadership
- Dedicated CIOS consultant
- Quarterly IT strategy review
- IT budget planning
- Vendor evaluation
- Basic GDPR advisory
- Email & phone support
- Access to Adminor's toolset
CIOS Professional
For active growth companies that need a real IT director
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Monthly board reporting
- IT security strategy & incident plan
- GDPR compliance (ongoing)
- IT initiative project management
- Management team meeting attendance
- Digital transformation roadmap
- Vendor negotiation
CIOS Enterprise
For larger organizations with complex IT environments
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Dedicated consultant with high availability
- IT team leadership and mentoring
- M&A IT due diligence
- Enterprise architecture
- ISO 27001 / NIS2 preparation
- Customized delivery model
- Priority SLA
CIOS is right for you if you're in one of these situations
Four typical scenarios where CIOS creates the most value.
Growth Companies with 20-100 Employees
You've outgrown the startup phase and IT has become a strategic issue, but you're not yet ready to hire a full-time CIO. CIOS gives you the right expertise at the right scale and can grow with your business.
Companies Without a CTO or IT Director
Your tech department lacks strategic leadership and IT decisions fall on the CEO or CFO. CIOS fills that role without recruitment time — and without risk if the need changes.
Digital Transformation on the Agenda
You know you need to digitize, modernize the system landscape or move to the cloud — but lack someone who can own and drive the change with the right knowledge and mandate.
Regulated Industries and GDPR Requirements
Financial services, healthcare, public sector and other regulated businesses with high demands on compliance, data protection and information security — but limited internal expertise.
How it can look in practice
B2B Services Growth Company, 45 Employees
The company had grown rapidly and had no IT strategy — decisions had been made reactively as problems arose. IT costs had increased significantly but no one could explain what they were getting in return. The CEO was spending an estimated 8-10 hours per week on IT-related issues despite it not being his core competency. GDPR documentation was inadequate and security incidents had not been handled in a structured way. The board lacked visibility into IT risks.
After starting CIOS Professional, a complete assessment was conducted during the first four weeks. We identified three overlapping cloud services that were consolidated into one, renegotiated vendor contracts and developed an 18-month IT roadmap. GDPR documentation was brought up to standard and a security policy was implemented. The board received an IT report in a format they understood for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions about CIOS
What is CIOS (CIO as a Service)?
CIOS gives your company access to an experienced IT strategist on a part-time basis, without the cost of a full-time CIO. You get strategic IT leadership, budget planning, vendor management and board reporting.
How does CIOS differ from regular IT consulting?
IT consulting solves specific technical problems. CIOS is an ongoing strategic role — your part-time IT director who manages the entire IT strategy, budget and vendor relationships over time. It's the difference between hiring a plumber for a specific leak and having a property manager responsible for the entire building.
How often do we meet with our CIOS consultant?
Typically 1-2 days per week, depending on company size and needs. We adapt the engagement to your business. In the Starter package it's more limited; in Professional and Enterprise we are more frequently available, including attendance at management team meetings.
Can CIOS help with IT budget and procurement?
Yes, budget planning and IT procurement are core parts of the CIOS service. We help you optimize IT costs, evaluate vendors and negotiate contracts. On average, we see a cost reduction of 15-30% within the first 12 months through better vendor agreements and consolidation of overlapping services.
Do we still need internal IT staff with CIOS?
It depends on your size and IT environment complexity. Smaller companies with 20-40 employees can often manage with CIOS combined with our IT support service. Larger companies need internal staff for daily operations and first-line support, with CIOS serving as the strategic leadership function on top.
Book a Free Strategy Call
We listen to your situation, explain what CIOS can do for you and whether it's a good fit — no sales pitch and no obligations. The call takes 30 minutes.