QuoStar, the Bournemouth based IT consultancy, has announced the launch of its on-demand Chief Information Officer (CIO) Service. The new service will bring the expertise and skills of proven, seasoned and world-class senior IT leaders to a wide range of businesses that do not currently have these resources in-house.
The on-demand service will bridge the gap between the business and technology, giving a company’s board insight and understanding of how their business is truly performing. This will then allow the company to improve projects and deliver the desired strategic objectives – from increased margin and customer loyalty, right through to M&A and general expansion.
Businesses that do not have an IT team can receive the same, high-quality strategy that larger companies with an in-house team have access to. This allows the company to remain competitive, scale up operations and remain compliant with the latest regulation.
Where IT departments are already in place, the CIO can act as a mentor to both the company board and in-house team. This will allow the business to access independent, third-party insight into the company’s technology to ensure it always has the best strategy in place.
The new service will be headed by former Global CIO of Clyde & Co., Chris White, who joins QuoStar to lead the CIO offering. Chris White has an established reputation in the IT sector and is known internationally as a CIO with a proven track record in delivering effective strategies for businesses across the world.
Robert Rutherford, CEO of QuoStar, comments:
“IT is the main area that virtually every business can use to gain an advantage over their competitors. A common challenge is that many business decisions which involve IT are often put on hold due to a lack of trust or understanding from board members. The face of business is also changing, with many companies opting for an on-demand model that suits the needs of their team. Chris and I have worked together for some time and he’s the perfect person to provide clarity to the board and deliver business results for both our current and future clients. Chris’s experience, success and integrity needs no introduction. He’s the perfect example of QuoStar’s commitment to quality and I’m delighted he’s leading this new CIO service.”
Chris White, Head of QuoStar’s CIO team, says:
“Technology is essential to the success of every business and will only become more critical in the future. Having access to a resource that can help a business select and maximise the benefits they get from their IT investment is vitally important but can be beyond the means of many businesses. The CIO Service can plug this gap and allows everyone to have the same access to expertise that was previously only reserved for the largest organisations. I very much look forward to leading the team that is providing this innovative service.”
Photo: Chris White, Head of QuoStar’s CIO Service