Virtual Chief Technology Officer Retainer

Our Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) retainer is designed to handle techno-commercial engagements, such as technical vision, evaluation and design of new product offerings, implementation of legislative requirements such as Metadata Retention, and M&A activities. This service provides 4 to 6 hours per month of executive-level technology leadership.

How It Works

The vCTO retainer ensures you have access to executive-level technology leadership for strategic technical direction and high-level decision making. Any time from the retainer can be utilised for CTO tier services or any lower tier services, providing maximum flexibility in how you use your allocated time.

Contract Terms

  • Monthly Allocation: 4 to 6 hours per month
  • Billing: Monthly, in advance
  • Contract Term: 12 months
  • Time Rollover: Unused allocation lapses at month end

Common Use Cases

The vCTO retainer is perfect for organisations requiring:

  • Compliance: Implementation and oversight of regulatory requirements and legislative compliance
  • Technical Strategy: Development of comprehensive technology roadmaps and strategic direction
  • Merger and Acquisition: Technology due diligence, integration planning, and M&A support
  • Product Development Oversight: Executive guidance on new product and service development initiatives

Executive Value

With a vCTO retainer, you gain:

  • Executive-level technology leadership and strategic oversight
  • Business-aligned technology strategy and decision making
  • Regulatory compliance guidance and implementation support
  • Priority support access and dedicated communication channels
  • Waived urgent response and minimum time charges

Strategic Leadership

Our virtual CTOs provide comprehensive executive support for:

  • Technology strategy development and execution
  • Regulatory compliance and legislative requirements
  • Merger and acquisition technology assessment
  • Product development and commercial strategy alignment
  • Board-level reporting and stakeholder communication

This retainer is ideal for growing companies, enterprises preparing for investment or acquisition, and organisations requiring executive-level technology leadership without the cost of a full-time CTO.