vCTO
Technology leadership without a full-time hire
Most businesses of 20–75 people don't need a full-time CTO — but they do need someone senior thinking about technology strategy, risk and spend. Barkaday Complete includes exactly that.
What you get
Strategic, not just operational
A named senior lead
One senior person who knows your business, your systems and your plans.
Quarterly strategic reviews
Service, security and commercial performance reviewed with decisions recorded.
Annual IT and security roadmaps
A clear plan the leadership team owns, aligned to business priorities.
Budget and lifecycle planning
Predictable technology spend, device lifecycles and renewal dates.
Governance support
Policies, supplier oversight and answers for clients, insurers and auditors.
Tested resilience
An annual sampled backup restore test and a business continuity tabletop exercise.
Four hours every quarter
Barkaday Complete includes four hours of vCTO and advisory time per quarter, in addition to your quarterly strategic review.
- Intended for strategic advice and decisions
- Does not roll over between quarters
- Does not cover engineering or project delivery
- Additional strategic time available by arrangement
Typical topics
- Technology roadmap and investment priorities
- Security roadmap and insurance requirements
- Vendor and licensing optimisation
- Architecture for new projects and offices
- Mergers, acquisitions and growth planning
- AI and automation opportunities
Barkaday Complete: £175 per user per month, minimum 20 users.
Talk to us about technology leadership
Start with a free health check, or book a 20-minute conversation about where your business is heading.