CIO Advisory
In the current digital world, IT is a crucial success factor for companies. Therefore, IT needs to be considered strategically to manage cost, efficiency and risk optimally. A well-structured IT needs to be embedded within a defined framework which is clearly coordinated with the companies goals and defines guidelines and standards appropriately. Our CIO advisory supports your company in managing your IT efficiently and matching it perfectly to your company’s strategy. With a tailored IT Governance Framework, we will help you achieve long-term success.
Why are our CIO Advisory Services a benefit for your company?
With our services, we support you in every phase of the strategic alignment and optimization of your IT infrastructure.
- Individual IT-Strategy: Alignment of your IT with the specific requirements of your company to achieve maximum benefit.
- IT-Governance Optimization: Introduction of proven models such es COBIT and ITIL to establish clear responsibilities and efficient processes.
- Efficient IT-Service Management: Implementation of optimized processes and performance measurements to improve service quality.
- IT-Cost Optimization: Analysis and optimization of your IT cost structure through benchmarking and directed sourcing strategies.
- Strategic IT-Sourcing: Support with the selection of IT service providers and establishment of Shared Services in consideration of legal and tax implications.
Our services in CIO Advisory
- Strategic IT-Alignment
The IT strategy always must support the company’s strategic goals. Our experts work with you to develop a custom IT strategy which will improve efficiency and your competitive position. This includes the analysis of cloud solutions through our “BRL Cloud Assessment” as well, which serves to identify the best economic and technical benefits. - IT-Governance and Organizational Structure
A successful IT-Organization is based on clearly defined tasks, processes and responsibilities. Our IT-Governance advisory uses proven models such as COBIT, ITIL and CMMI to establish a robust IT structure. Additionally, we will support you to establish a flexible IT-Organization which offers traditional robustness as well as agile adaptability. - Goal-oriented IT-Architecture
A robust IT-Architecture is essential for the performance of your systems. We will develop an IT target architecture oriented on established industry standards and meeting our company’s requirements while still offering sufficient flexibility for future adaptations. - Efficient IT-Service Management
An efficient IT-Service Management (ITSM) provides the foundation for optimal IT support of your business processes. We will define ITSM processes, establish them and measure their performance to ensure that your IT optimally contributes to the achievement of your company’s goals. - Optimization of IT-Costs
Our services around optimization of IT-Costs encompasses a detailed analysis of your IT-cost structure, the identification of savings potential and the implementation of concrete measures to reduce costs. We use benchmarks to ensure that your IT costs remain competitive and help you to realize the hidden potential of concrete savings. - Strategic IT-Souring
We offer wide-ranging support of your strategic IT-sourcing decision-making – from the selection of an appropriate IT service provider to the establishment of Shared Service Centers. All the while we consider all economic, legal and tax implications to ensure the regulatory compliance of your company. Additionally, we will support you in restructuring and outsourcing efforts of your IT organizations into independent subsidiaries.
A variety of support possibilities
Our consultancy services in CIO Advisory encompass various types of support to improve the efficiency of your IT-Organization.
- IT-Consultancy and Support: Provision of experts who will support you in all aspects regarding IT-strategy, organization and governance.
- Souring-Support: Assistance and advice in the selection and implementation of IT service providers, including contract negotiations and management.
- Establishment of Shared Service Centers: Support in the establishment of Shared Service Centers to maximize efficiency and cost savings potential.
- Transformations Consultancy: Support in the re-orientation and re-organization of your IT structure to match your business goals.
- Operative IT-Support: Continuous support in the monitoring and optimization of the IT processes to ensure their seamless functionality.
FAQs
What is CIO Advisory?
CIO Advisory describes the strategic consultancy of the IT-Leaders (CIOs) concerning topics such as efficiency, IT governance, organization, processes and sourcing to optimally align the IT with the business requirements.
Why is IT-Governance important?
IT-Governance defines clears tasks, processes and responsibilities within the IT. It ensures that the IT is effectively managed and supports the company’s goals.
What does bi-modal IT-Organization mean?
A bi-modal IT-Organization combines traditional IT-Services with agile and flexible approaches to meet the differing requirements of within the company.
How can IT-cost optimization be achieved?
IT-cost optimization can be achieved through benchmarking, process optimization and targeted sourcing strategies to ensure that your IT is managed efficiently and cost effectively.
Which advantages does IT-Sourcing consultancy have?
IT-Sourcing consultancy helps you to find the right IT-service provider, to build a Shared Service Center and to improve the efficiency and cost structure of your IT.
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