A part-time expert CIO — 60 to 80% cheaper than a full-time hire

60–80% savings vs. a full-time in-house CIO

1 single point of contact for your entire IT

48h guaranteed response time

Your everyday IT challenges

An in-house CIO is too expensive

A full-time IT director costs €80,000–120,000/year in salary — not counting employer charges and benefits. For most SMBs, that budget is unjustifiable for a part-time need.

Underestimated cyber risks

60% of cyberattacks target organisations with fewer than 250 employees. Without dedicated expertise, vulnerabilities accumulate silently — until the incident that brings everything to a halt.

Too many vendors, no one steering

Hosting, telephony, business software, maintenance... Multiple uncoordinated contacts, no one with a global view, and no one defending your interests during negotiations.

What you get concretely

IT strategy & governance

IT roadmap aligned with your business strategy
Budget management and investment tracking
Regular reporting and operational dashboards
Technology choices aligned with your growth objectives

Security & compliance

Full information system security audit
GDPR compliance (processing register, DPIA, external DPO)
Risk management and business continuity plan
Staff awareness and training

IT vendor management

Provider selection and negotiation
Contract and SLA management
Technical coordination across providers
Single point of contact for all your IT suppliers

Responsible & sovereign digital

Open-source sovereign solutions, alternatives to Big Tech
Hosting in France or Europe — zero Cloud Act exposure
Reducing your digital environmental footprint
Refurbished hardware to extend equipment lifecycle

Our commitments

Single point of contact

One expert who knows your organisation, your challenges, and your vendors. No rotation, no re-onboarding a new provider every year.

Full transparency

Clear costs, explained choices, documented results. You always know what you're paying for and why.

Guaranteed responsiveness

Response within 48h for critical incidents. Availability adapted to your activity — no surprises.

Total independence

No exclusive resale agreements with any vendor. Our recommendations are driven solely by your interest.

Ready to stop firefighting your IT?

Free initial diagnosis — no commitment. We assess your IT and tell you exactly what it costs, what exposes you, and how to fix it.

Let's talk about the IT you dream of

Frequently asked questions

What is an outsourced CIO (vCIO) service?

An outsourced CIO (also called vCIO or DSI-e in French) is a part-time IT leadership service. Ekioo acts as your IT director — without the constraints of a full-time hire. You get multidisciplinary expertise covering IT strategy, cybersecurity, compliance, and vendor management, at the right cost, with a single dedicated contact.

How much does an outsourced CIO cost compared to hiring internally?

A full-time in-house CIO typically costs €80,000–120,000/year in gross salary, plus employer charges, benefits, and recruitment costs. Ekioo's outsourced IT management is billed per service engagement, based on the volume of hours adapted to your actual needs — typically 60–80% less for an equivalent or higher level of expertise.

Is Ekioo suitable for very small businesses?

Yes. Ekioo supports organisations from 5 employees upwards. The volume of engagement is calibrated to your needs: a few hours per month for a micro-business, several days per week for an SMB with more complex IT requirements.

How does Ekioo guarantee data sovereignty?

Ekioo exclusively deploys solutions whose data remains hosted in France or Europe, with no transfer to countries subject to the US Cloud Act. We prioritise open-source alternatives listed by DINUM, and French or European hosting providers with relevant certifications (HDS for health data, SecNumCloud for sensitive data).