Fractional CTO

Make big technology decisions with confidence. A Fractional CTO from IT Hawaii chooses the right platforms and partners, reviews technology before major deals, and designs the architecture for your automation and software, part-time and on a schedule that fits.

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Technology leadership for the decisions that matter

A Fractional CTO is a part-time chief technology officer who focuses on the technology you choose or build. Businesses bring one in before an investment or acquisition, when they're replacing aging systems, or when they're planning a big push into automation.

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Technical due diligence before big decisions

Before an investment, acquisition or major contract, your Fractional CTO reviews the systems and architecture, the security and compliance risks, and the vendors, licenses and contracts behind the technology. You get written findings with the risks and our recommendations.

The right builder for every project

When your Fractional CTO designs new automation or software, IT Hawaii's team can build it. If another builder is a better fit for the job, we'll say so and recommend them.

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What your Fractional CTO delivers

Clear technology decisions, reviewed on a schedule that fits.

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Technology selection

The right platforms, tools and partners for new products, systems and projects.
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Technical due diligence

Written findings on systems, security, compliance, vendors and licenses before an investment, acquisition or major contract.
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Automation and software architecture

A clear design for your automation and custom software, so every piece fits together.
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Replacing older systems

Help choosing what replaces aging custom software or legacy platforms.

Ready to make your next technology decision?

Tell us what you're deciding or building. A Fractional CTO meets with you semi-annually, quarterly or monthly, depending on your plan, and works alongside your current IT provider or in-house team. A real person will reach out within one business day.

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Frequently asked questions

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What does a Fractional CTO do?

A Fractional CTO is a part-time chief technology officer. IT Hawaii's Fractional CTO chooses platforms, tools and partners, runs technical due diligence before investments, acquisitions and major contracts, and designs the architecture for your automation and software.

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What does technical due diligence include?

IT Hawaii reviews the systems and architecture, the security and compliance risks, and the vendors, licenses and contracts behind the technology, then gives you written findings with the risks and our recommendations.

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When should a business hire a Fractional CTO?

Common reasons include an upcoming investment or acquisition, replacing aging custom software or legacy platforms, and planning a big push into automation.

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What's the difference between a Fractional CTO and a Fractional CIO?

A Fractional CIO runs the business side of IT: strategy, roadmap, budget, vendors and leadership reporting. A Fractional CTO focuses on the technology you choose or build: picking platforms and partners, reviewing technology before big decisions, and designing the architecture for automation and software.

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Will IT Hawaii build what the CTO designs?

IT Hawaii's team can build it. If another builder is a better fit for the job, we'll recommend them.

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How often does a Fractional CTO meet with us?

Semi-annually, quarterly or monthly, depending on your plan. IT Hawaii's Fractional CTO services are offered statewide to businesses with 10 or more employees and work alongside your current IT provider or in-house team.