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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

CIO

When workforce planning is done well, these items will be known and can be easily presented as an overlay of strategic plans, current work demands, and third-party commitments through managed services, statements of work, and other agreements,” says West Monroe’s Wright. Double down on vendor management.

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How to succeed as a fractional CIO

CIO

Like a conventional CIO, a full-time fractional CIO is responsible for an enterprise’s overall IT strategy and management, says Abhi Shrikhande, vice president and general manager of technology services at freelance talent network Toptal. What services do fractional CIOs provide?

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Managed Services: Everything You Need to Know

Kaseya

Depending on the customer’s requirements, managed service providers can either oversee a single IT function, like network monitoring or cybersecurity, or oversee the entire IT environment. Think hardware, software, networks, communications systems, cybersecurity, help desk, problem resolution and even strategic planning for the future.