vCIO – Fractional CIO


Diversified Tech Solutions  ·  Technology Leadership Services Your Business Deserves
Senior IT Leadership
Without the Full-Time Cost
Most small businesses either overpay for reactive IT support or go without any technology strategy at all. Our Technology Leadership Partnership gives you a seasoned network administrator and IT strategist in your corner every month — for a predictable flat fee.
10–75 Employee Businesses No Full-Time IT Hire Needed East Tennessee · Tri-Cities Flat Monthly Retainer
Is This Right for You? Built for Businesses Like Yours If any of these sound familiar, a Technology Leadership Partnership is probably worth a conversation.
No dedicated IT person

Technology decisions fall on the owner or office manager. Problems get fixed after they’re already expensive.

Break-fix frustration

You call someone when something breaks. There’s no plan, no budget, and no one thinking about next year.

Security concern

You’re not sure if your data is protected, your backups work, or whether a breach would shut you down.

Vendor confusion

You’re paying for software and services that may not be the right fit — and no one’s reviewed it in years.

Growth planned

You’re expanding and need technology to scale with you — not become the bottleneck that slows everything down.

Compliance pressure

Your industry has data requirements (HIPAA, GLBA, state privacy laws) and you’re not sure you’re meeting them.

What You Get Everything a Full-Time IT Director Does — Fractionally

Every partnership includes these core services. Higher tiers expand depth and availability.

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Monthly Strategy Session

Dedicated call to review technology performance, upcoming needs, and priorities.

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Security Posture Review

Regular assessment of your exposure — passwords, backups, access controls, and threat landscape.

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Technology Roadmap

A written plan showing where your technology is going and what it will cost — 12 months out.

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Vendor Management

We evaluate, negotiate with, and oversee your technology vendors so you stop overpaying.

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IT Budget Planning

Annual technology budget built into your business planning — no more surprise expenses.

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On-Call Advisory Access

Email and phone access to ask questions before you make technology decisions.

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Business Continuity Planning

Disaster recovery plan so a hardware failure, ransomware, or outage doesn’t shut you down.

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Quarterly Technology Report

Written summary of your technology health, completed projects, and upcoming recommendations.

Partnership Tiers Simple, Predictable Monthly Pricing No hourly billing surprises. No emergency call premiums. One flat rate that covers your technology leadership needs.
Essential $1,500/month Technology advisory for businesses ready to move beyond purely reactive IT.
  • Monthly 60-minute strategy call
  • Email advisory access (48-hr response)
  • Annual security posture review
  • Technology roadmap (updated annually)
  • Vendor review and recommendations
  • Business continuity assessment
Most Popular
Professional $2,500/month Full technology leadership for growing businesses that need proactive IT strategy.
  • Everything in Essential
  • Monthly 90-minute strategy call
  • Priority email + phone advisory (same-day)
  • Quarterly security and compliance review
  • Active vendor management and negotiation
  • IT budget development and tracking
  • Project oversight (new systems, migrations)
  • Quarterly written technology report
Executive $3,500/month Comprehensive IT leadership including on-site presence and staff guidance.
  • Everything in Professional
  • 2× monthly on-site visits (within 30 miles)
  • IT staff guidance and oversight
  • Compliance program management (HIPAA, GLBA)
  • Board/leadership-level technology reporting
  • Unlimited phone advisory access
  • Annual technology strategy presentation
Why Diversified Tech Solutions
20+ Years Experience

Network administration, Linux systems, enterprise infrastructure — built in real environments, not classrooms.

Local & Accountable

Based in Johnson City, TN. We’re your neighbor, not a national call center. You talk to the same person every time.

Vendor-Neutral

We don’t sell hardware or software. Our only interest is recommending what’s right for your business.

Fixed Predictable Cost

One monthly fee covers everything. Budget it like a utility. No surprise invoices at the end of the month.

Security-First Mindset

We treat your data and systems with the same seriousness we apply to our certified data destruction services.

No Long-Term Lock-In

Month-to-month agreements. Stay because it’s working — not because you’re locked into a contract.

Ready to Stop Reacting and Start Planning?

Schedule a free 20-minute discovery call. We’ll look at your current technology situation and tell you honestly whether a partnership makes sense for your business.

Diversified Tech Solutions  ·  Johnson City, TN  ·  423-888-0252  ·  avery@diversifiedtechsolutions.com
Service area: East Tennessee / Tri-Cities. Remote advisory available anywhere. On-site within 30 miles of Johnson City.