UNLOCK YOUR BUSINESSES POTENTIAL WITH the best, most honest technology advisors

For small to midsize businesses and nonprofits that need to improve and futureproof their use of technology, ourCIO provides the part-time technology advisors that unlocks business potential and return on tech investment.
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TECHNOLOGY ADVISORS growing businesses counts on

Technology has changed the way we do business and digital adaptation is critical. ourCIO is a collective of world-class digital advisors on a mission to deliver c-suite level expertise to small- and medium-sized organizations — without the c-suite salary. Our advisors act as part-time strategists to help navigate the ever-changing challenges of technology, with honest, agnostic advice.

From digital transformation, to IT leadership and management, or growth planning, our seasoned team will be there by your side, whether you’re running a social enterprise, financial institution, lottery, or industrial operation. ourCIO’s technology experts will help futureproof your organization, and turn your IT spending from an expense, into an investment.

A WINNING OFFERING THAT DRIVES VALUE

IT Strategic Planning

Digital Roadmaps

Maturity Assessments

Platform & Vendor Selection, Negotiation & Due Diligence

Department Leadership & Management

IT Risk & Governance

Team Coaching & Mentorship

Change Management

Performance Management

Board Reporting

Recruitment Support

Critical Decision Making Support

IT Optimization

At ourCIO, we believe all organizations need and deserve trusted technology expertise, so they can unlock their true business potential. That’s why it’s our mission to deliver c-suite level expertise to small- and medium-sized organizations — without the c-suite salary. Our experts come equipped with decades of industry-leading experience, provide honest and agnostic advice, and ensure clients take a right-sized approach to their tech strategy.

Think of your ourCIO expert as a part-time executive, who delivers full time value. Our collective of IT advisors each have a wealth of business experience, and are uniquely equipped to navigate the ever-changing challenges of technology, while balancing the realities of smaller businesses. Whether you need help with digital transformation, IT leadership and management, or growth planning, our seasoned team will be there by your side.  

We come in as an impartial third party, doing only what’s needed, at the right times, and work in lockstep with existing internal and external technology providers to deliver unmatched value. In fact, ourCIO has no partnerships with hardware or software providers, ensuring our clients get simply the best, most honest advice. Our recommendations and guidance are based solely on our clients’ business goals and requirements, ensuring the best-fit advice for success.

Any good advisor knows that their department doesn’t operate in a silo – that’s why our experts work collaboratively, embedded as part of your team to figure out the best roadmap for the entire business. ourCIO experts work to better use existing resources, fill gaps, and spend consciously to maximize return on technology investment.

ourCIO makes it easy for organizations under-resourced in IT to get started, without the pressure of long-term commitments. Most of our engagements begin with a Business Technology Assessment, where we give an honest audit of your organization's technology posture, so you can make informed decisions on how – or if – to proceed.

Whether you’re running a social enterprise, financial institution, lottery, or industrial operation– ourCIO has a deep network of technology experts to help futureproof your organization, and turn your IT spending from an expense, into an investment.

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We had ourCIO come to us at a time when we really needed their expertise. Their professionalism and customer service are top notch! It's such a pleasure working with Kent Smith. His knowledge, attention to detail and all around response time has been nothing but extraordinary. I would highly recommend ourCIO to any organization.
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Chantal Boulet
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board of Directors CoordinatorTurning Leaf Community Support Services Inc.
At ITC, our main focus is on the physical and mechanical aspects of products – we don’t have much familiarity with IT or cybersecurity – so we jumped at the opportunity to work with ourCIO and their expert advisors. ourCIO paired us up with a former CIO that had extensive knowledge and experience in fields similar to ours. He was able to familiarize himself with our operations and the related issues very quickly. Staff who were interviewed by the advisor commented that his questions were both thoughtful and applicable to their respective roles, showing a genuine concern for the health of the business. The recommendations included in the final report were easy to understand, straightforward, and aligned well with our business direction. We would recommend this program to any business that is trying to improve their IT security, optimize their operations, or need advice from experts that have seen it all. Our experience was very positive, and we hope more of these programs are made available as we believe they are beneficial to our business community.”
Industrial Technology Centre
Tom Manson
President
Our company engaged ourCIO to perform a business technology assessment to look at our current IT capabilities and to plan what we need for the future. Kent Smith did a thorough job interviewing key stakeholders, reviewing systems and liaising with service providers. He delivered a thorough report on our capabilities and provided an actionable roadmap we can use to improve going forward, which will set us up for future success. We subsequently engaged Kent to assist with a couple of additional projects and received the same high quality service. Having access to a highly skilled and knowledgeable IT executive on an as needed basis has been extremely valuable for our company and I recommend other companies engage ourCIO for their IT strategy needs.
ATP Nutrition
Russ Patterson
CFO & COO
A huge thank you to ourCIO for their leadership navigating endless IT details in the early stages of a new business start-up. Paul Beaudry partnered with our company and provided independent advice and guidance around risk management strategies that fit for our industry. Paul is knowledgeable, professional, insightful and reassuring. He has been an incredible resource at every step!
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Connie Hasley
Founder and Lead Therapist
The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce worked with Kent for a Technology Assessment and it was absolutely wonderful. Kent was great to work with; he took the time to explain everything very well and made it a very smooth process. The recommendations that came out of the assessment were fantastic and we will certainly be implementing many, if not all, in the future. 10/10 highly recommend working with ourCIO!
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Korie Werner
Communications Coordinator
I had the pleasure to work with Paul Beaudry. Paul’s methodology, processes and knowledge helped me navigate through a very dynamic and fast pace environment enabling me to archive the results previously discussed.
Linden Christian School
Giordane Simões
Director of Operations & Business Transformation Linden Christian School
We had ourCIO come to us at a time when we really needed their expertise. Their professionalism and customer service are top notch! It's such a pleasure working with Kent Smith. His knowledge, attention to detail and all around response time has been nothing but extraordinary. I would highly recommend ourCIO to any organization.
Turning Leaf Services
Chantal Boulet
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board of Directors Coordinator
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The Canada Digital Adoption Program opened for applications just over a year ago. ourCIO was fortunate to be selected as one of the programs first digital advisors to deliver digital adoption plans for Canadian businesses. Over the course of the year, we've observed some interesting tactics from advisors to earn your business. Their tactics, unfortunately, are to earn your business, but do they earn your trust? In this article, let's give some consideration toward what you should be looking for when selecting a CDAP Digital Advisor.