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The IT landscape is constantly changing, and navigating this landscape is a key requirement for businesses of every size to ensure they are managing systems and data, providing cybersecurity and implementing relevant digital transformation initiatives to maximise returns and minimise risks. Larger firms employ full-time senior IT roles to ensure the business is making the most of its technology and innovating where appropriate. However, for many small to medium-sized firms, this senior role is an expensive, ongoing commitment that few will feel able to support.
Where a full-time IT director is not possible, 3Kites provides the option of a fractional IT director. This is an experienced IT professional that brings with them the market knowledge to fulfil the role of a trusted advisor who works with the firm on a frequency that meets its needs (firms normally request either two or four days a month). Depending on the firm’s needs, the fractional IT director may focus on working with the firm’s leadership team, such as attending board meetings to ensure technology is being considered where appropriate. However, it can also be a more hands-on role, working with your IT team and its suppliers to direct and manage projects ranging from infrastructure (local and cloud) and laptops, to applications such as the firm’s practice, case and document management.
Other terms for a fractional IT director include IT director-as-a-service, virtual IT director, outsourced IT director, part-time IT director or interim IT director.
Benefits of a fractional IT director
Conclusion
In a quickly changing business environment, strategic IT leadership is, at one and the same time, both a necessity and cost prohibitive for many small and medium-sized firms. A fractional IT director offers the benefits and capabilities of a permanent role at a fraction of the cost, helping to level the playing field.
As businesses continue to evolve, the need for IT leadership will only increase, making the fractional IT director a valuable resource for organisations looking to ensure their IT systems are in-line with the firm’s expectations.
If you would like further information about 3Kites’ fractional IT director services, or any of the other 3Kites’ services, please contact Jon Howells ([email protected]).
Jon Howells is a consultant at 3Kites. This is the 26th article in the series Navigating Legaltech.
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About 3Kites and Kemp IT Law
3Kites is an independent consultancy, which is to say that we have no ties or arrangements with any suppliers so that we can provide our clients with unfettered advice. We have been operating since 2006 and our consultants include former law firm partners (one a managing partner), a GC, two law firm IT directors and an owner of a practice management company. This blend of skills and experience puts us in a unique position when providing advice on IT strategy, fractional IT management, knowledge management, product selections, process review (including the legal process) and more besides. 3Kites often works closely with Kemp IT Law (KITL), a boutique law firm offering its clients advice on IT services and related areas such as GDPR. Where relevant (eg when discussing cloud computing in a future article) this column may include content from the team at KITL to provide readers with a broader perspective including any regulatory considerations.
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