IT Strategy & Fractional CIO Services

Not every business needs a full-time CIO—but every business needs a plan. At Two Factor, we provide executive-level IT strategy and decision-making support through our Fractional CIO services. Whether you're growing fast, reorganizing your systems, or just need experienced guidance, we help you make smarter, more cost-effective technology decisions.

What Is a Fractional CIO?

A Fractional CIO is an outsourced executive who helps shape your IT strategy without the cost of a full-time hire. We bring decades of experience to your leadership table, offering the insight needed to align technology with your business goals.

What We Offer

Technology Roadmapping

We work with your leadership team to develop a long-term technology plan that supports your business vision. This includes evaluating existing systems, identifying gaps, and prioritizing what to improve and when.

IT Budgeting & Cost Control

We help you plan and manage your IT spend—balancing performance, security, and growth with realistic budgets. From cloud costs to software licensing, we help you cut unnecessary expenses and avoid tech debt.

Vendor Management

We evaluate and manage your third-party IT providers, contracts, and software subscriptions to make sure you're getting the best value with no overlap or bloat.

Risk Management & Compliance Planning

We guide your security and compliance strategy, helping you avoid risks before they happen and meet standards like HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001.

Team Oversight & IT Hiring Support

If you have an internal IT team, we can oversee, mentor, or augment them. If you don’t, we’ll help you hire, train, or manage outsourced partners the right way.

Why IT Strategy Matters

When your technology plan is unclear, systems break, budgets overrun, and progress stalls. With the right strategy in place, your team becomes more productive, your infrastructure becomes more secure, and your tech investments actually drive business results.

When to Bring in a Fractional CIO

• You’ve grown faster than your IT can keep up
• You’re preparing for a digital transformation or cloud migration
• You’re unsure if your current vendors or tech stack are still the right fit
• You need help budgeting or preparing for a compliance audit
• Your team lacks senior IT leadership or oversight

Who We Work With

We work with mid-sized businesses, startups entering growth mode, and enterprise teams that need an external perspective. Founder Nathan Pratt has spent over 15 years guiding global organizations—including Nestlé and Berkshire Hathaway—through high-stakes decisions involving infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and DevOps.

Let’s Build a Clearer IT Strategy

If you’re ready to move from reactive to strategic thinking with your technology, we’re ready to help. Whether it's a short-term engagement or a long-term partnership, Two Factor provides leadership you can count on.