Most small and mid-sized businesses in Hanover rely on technology — but few have a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO) to guide decisions.
That’s where Fort44’s Virtual CIO (vCIO) service steps in.
We act as your trusted IT advisor — helping you plan, budget, and manage your technology so it actually supports your goals instead of holding you back.
A vCIO is a senior IT strategist who helps your business make smarter technology decisions — without the cost of a full-time executive.
We bring enterprise-level strategy to local businesses in Hanover, focusing on:
Our job isn’t just to fix computers — it’s to help your business use technology as a growth tool.
Technology shouldn’t be confusing. It should be a clear advantage.
We’ve seen what happens when businesses grow fast without a plan — systems become messy, costs spiral, and security gets overlooked.
Our Virtual CIO Services make sure your tech grows with your company, not against it.
When you partner with Fort44, you get:
🧠 Technology Strategy & Planning
We meet with your leadership team to align your IT with your business goals — so tech decisions actually make sense.
💰 Budgeting & Cost Forecasting
We help you plan hardware replacements, licensing renewals, and upgrades years in advance, avoiding emergency expenses.
🛡️ Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Identify weak spots before attackers do. We develop clear policies and backup strategies to protect your operations.
☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure Guidance
From Microsoft 365 to local servers, we help you choose the right tools — balancing flexibility, cost, and security.
📈 IT Reporting & KPIs
Get measurable insights on uptime, support tickets, and system health — simplified into easy-to-understand dashboards.
If your business is too small for a full-time IT director but too complex to “just wing it,” a vCIO is the perfect fit.
We typically help:
If you’re planning growth, acquisitions, or modernization — you need a technology roadmap. We’ll build it for you.
Our vCIO services aren’t outsourced.
We live and work near Hanover, supporting businesses across Walkerton, Durham, Chesley, and Mildmay.
When we say “local partner,” we mean it — we’ll sit down with you, not just send a PDF report.
