Reduce total IT cost
Contract audit, application rationalization, vendor negotiation: we aim for 15–30% savings on audited items within the first year.
Advisory & Audit
Your CIO, on a fractional basis.
A senior Chief Information Officer, a few days per month, steering your IT, securing your investments and accelerating your digital transformation — without the cost of a full-time hire.
Reduce total IT cost Raise your security posture Boost productivity Maximise your ROI
Why a fractional CIO?
LVMH
Richemont
Shiseido
E.Leclerc
TPG
Volvo
ENI
IFRC
Aéroport de Paris
SIG
Givaudan+36
Commitments
Four measurable promises.
Raise your security posture
Remediation plan prioritized on critical risks, team awareness, documented GDPR/NIS2 compliance.
Boost productivity
High-leverage process automation, AI embedded in your teams' daily work, 90-day quick wins. No tunnel effect — hours freed up from the first months.
Maximise your ROI
We quantify and prioritise your IT investments for you, with an expected ROI on every decision. You decide quickly, with confidence and data on hand.
Benefits
Senior IT leadership, on demand.
Many SMEs and mid-market companies don't have the critical mass for a full-time CIO, yet face the same risks: security, technical debt, vendor lock-in, runaway projects. Our offer gives you direction, execution and protection — without the fixed cost.
Operational in 2 weeks
Our CIOs bring 15 to 25 years of experience leading IT in complex environments. They take ownership of your critical topics without a learning curve.
Independent, no conflict of interest
We resell no licenses, no hardware. Our recommendations are 100% aligned with your interests — not a vendor's.
A full team behind your CIO
Your CIO is backed by our SAP, MD365, security, cloud and development consultants. One door, all of Eukleia's expertise.
For whom?
Designed for organizations between 20 and 500 employees.
Growing SMEs
You're crossing the 50-employee mark, improvised IT no longer scales, but a full-time CIO isn't justified yet.
Mid-market without IT direction
You have an operational IT manager but no one to drive vision, budget arbitration and roadmap.
Transition / interim
Your CIO is leaving and you're recruiting their successor: we ensure continuity for 3 to 12 months without losing momentum.
Transformation project
ERP migration, IS overhaul, digitalisation, cybersecurity: an executive sponsor at your side to secure the path.
Scope
What your fractional CIO covers.
A modular engagement based on your priorities. You pick the components, we structure the work.
IT strategy & governance
- • 3-year IT master plan aligned with business strategy
- • Monthly IT steering committee and executive reporting
- • Application mapping, urbanization, technical debt
Budget & arbitration
- • Building and defending the annual IT budget
- • Contract and license audit (often 15–30% savings)
- • Quantified business cases for every investment
Cybersecurity & compliance
- • Posture audit, prioritized remediation plan
- • Security policy, team awareness training
- • GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 compliance, BCP/DRP
Project steering
- • Scoping and executive sponsorship of strategic projects
- • Vendor and integrator selection, contract negotiation
- • Quality, budget and schedule monitoring with proactive alerts
Digitalisation & AI
- • Identifying high-leverage process automations
- • Pragmatic AI roadmap (assistants, RAG, agents)
- • Short pilots with measurable ROI, then scaling
IT function management
- • Managing your internal team and providers
- • Recruiting and structuring the IT team
- • Interface with business units, change management
FAQ
Your questions about the fractional CIO.
How many days per month do I need?
It depends on your organization's size and priorities. Typically 2–3 days/month for an SME of 20–80 employees with already-operational IT; 4–8 days/month for a mid-market firm of 80–300 employees or a transformation phase; 9–20 days/month for critical projects (ERP migration, mergers, compliance) or 300+ employee organizations. We scope the right volume together during the first call, and it remains adjustable month to month.
What's the difference between fractional CIO, outsourced CIO and managed services?
Managed services handle the technical run (workstations, servers, support). The fractional/outsourced CIO drives strategy, budget, arbitration and governance. Both are complementary: we often steer a client's existing managed service provider on their behalf.
How much does a fractional CIO cost?
Our packages start at 2 days/month, adjustable to your needs. Typically 30–60% cheaper than an in-house CIO (a senior CIO costs 120–180k/year fully loaded) while leveraging the full Eukleia team.
Do you replace or complement our current IT manager?
We complement. The IT manager keeps ownership of run and team; the fractional CIO brings strategic altitude, budget arbitration and executive project sponsorship. Clients report this combination frees up their internal team.
Which sectors do you support?
Industry, construction, accounting firms, training organizations, IT services, professional services, public and non-profit sectors. Our consultants have 15–25 years of experience on ERP (SAP, MD365), cloud, security and custom development.
Where do you operate?
Switzerland, all of France, cross-border areas. Regular on-site presence (typically 1–2 days/month depending on the package) complemented by remote steering and a hotline for urgent arbitration.
What's the commitment duration?
None. Monthly fee, cancelable with 30 days' notice. We believe in trust and delivered value: if we don't add value, you stop. Most of our missions run 12–36 months.
Are you vendor-independent?
Yes, completely. We resell no licenses, no hardware, and have no commercial agreement with any vendor. Our recommendations are 100% aligned with your interests — that's the guarantee of a trusted third party.
How does the mission start?
A 30-minute call to scope your stakes, then a 2-week flash audit. You receive a diagnosis and a 90-day plan. You then decide whether to continue — no commitment.
Let's scope your fractional CIO in 30 minutes.
A short call to understand your context, challenges, and define the right format. No commitment.