The model
No conflicts
We don't sell what we recommend. That's the point. A fractional CIO gives you strategic advice. A separate procurement team finds the right tools at the right price. One relationship. Two separate interests.
Strategy
The fractional CIO
Your fractional CIO handles the work your board expects a CIO to own. Board reporting on technology risk and spend. IT governance and vendor management. Strategic roadmaps that align with business growth. Typically 8–12 hours per month, embedded in your leadership rhythm.
Learn moreProcurement
Curated procurement
We identify what you need. Then we open the right doors to vendors who can deliver it. You see every markup, and the pricing stays honest because we answer to you, not to the vendor.
- Transparent pricing
- Vendor independence
- Direct accountability
Accountability
The SumnerOne relationship
You're not managing a stable of vendors and consultants. You're talking to us. One relationship. One point of accountability. One team that knows your business and your technology.
Learn moreTimeline
Start small. Go as far as it earns.
Most engagements begin with one assessment. If it earns your trust, we keep going. Here's the full path when you're ready for it.
Weeks 1–2
Assessment and discovery
We audit your current technology stack, vendor relationships, and spending. We talk to your team. We identify gaps and risks nobody's talking about.
Learn moreWeeks 3–6
Strategic roadmap
We deliver a roadmap tied to your business goals. Prioritized initiatives, realistic timelines, and the budget behind them. The kind of plan your board has been asking for.
Learn moreWeeks 7–12
Implementation and transition
We source the right vendors. We negotiate terms. We oversee the transition. Your team isn't left hanging. We're here until it works.
Learn moreMonth 4+
Steady-state support
Move to a monthly retainer. Your fractional CIO stays embedded. Board reporting. Vendor management. Strategic planning. You've got a CIO now.
Learn morePricing
We believe you should know exactly what you're paying for and why.
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