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The IT director you don’t have to hire.

The websites, business apps, AI, cyber security and phone systems a good IT director would put in place, for growing UK businesses. Planned with senior judgement. Built hands-on.

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Experience across industries

Brands we’ve worked with

  • Stokes Tablet Presses
  • Index Capsule Fillers
  • CCS Control Systems
  • Elizabeth Tooling and Tablet Presses
  • J&J Decorating
  • Scheu & Kniss
  • Ethnotek
  • SayaDesigns
  • The Oxford Health Company
  • Oxford Vitality
  • MIMION
  • Hubud

WHAT WE LOOK AFTER

Everything a good
IT director looks after.

CIO Solutions is a UK technology consultancy for growing businesses. We lead the technology decisions, build the websites, apps and AI systems they call for, grow your visibility in search and AI answers, and keep it all secure and running.

LEAD

Interim & fractional CIO

An experienced hand. Technology strategy, ERP direction, supplier management and clear reporting for your leadership team.

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BUILD

Web design & development

A better first impression. Websites and ecommerce platforms built around your customers and the business behind them.

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BUILD

App development

A simpler way to work. Custom business apps, portals and internal tools that turn everyday processes into something better.

Explore app development
BUILD

AI & automation

Useful AI, put to work. Readiness reviews, practical implementation and the training to help your team make it part of the day.

Explore AI & automation
GROW

SEO, AIO & GEO

Be easier to find. Technical foundations, clear content and practical improvements for search engines and AI answers.

Explore search visibility
RUN

Cyber security

Fewer open doors. Security patching, vulnerability fixes and a clear owner for keeping your systems up to date.

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RUN

Phone systems & VoIP

Ready for the switch-off. Move to a modern phone system before January 2027, keep your numbers and have it looked after.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Where should we start?

Tell us what you want to change. We’ll help you work out the priorities and the right shape of support.

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The client's words

What people say about us

Feedback on work led by Richard Sanderson.

Website overhaul

“The result after going live? Sales tripled!”
Jake OrakFounder, Ethnotek
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CIO Solutions helped us completely overhaul our website to reduce complexity, fix broken links, optimize SEO, speed up page load times, and improve the overall UI/UX shopping experience. We knew this was needed for years but were overwhelmed by how to actually execute it. CIO Solutions guided us through the process efficiently and got hands-on when we needed technical heavy lifting. It went way faster and smoother than expected thanks to the team’s tech wizardry. The result after going live? Sales tripled! On top of boosting the financial health of our business, CIO Solutions was a joy to work with: fun, funny, patient, and a clear communicator. We really appreciated how well the team explained complex tasks in simple terms we could understand and act on. I can't sing the team’s praises loudly enough and highly recommend working with them if you're ready to upgrade your enterprise.

System integrations

“CIO Solutions is exactly the kind of IT leader you want driving a project”
Volodymyr Rudyiruntara.com
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I had the pleasure of partnering with CIO Solutions on several complex system integrations. CIO Solutions is exactly the kind of IT leader you want driving a project. The team has genuine technical understanding, which allows them to quickly grasp complex challenges and collaborate on effective solutions. The team’s project management skills are top-tier, the team kept our joint initiatives focused, on schedule, and aligned with the broader business goals. Any organization looking for an Interim CIO who can seamlessly bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy would be lucky to have them.

AI quoting and local SEO

“Large detailed quotes that used to take me 1 hour + are now generated in matter of minutes”
Jonny JonesJ&J Decorating
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I found the concept of integrating AI into my business confusing and daunting but this was quickly diminished when CIO Solutions showed us how it can be done. CIO Solutions has undoubtedly transformed how we run J and J Decorating. In just a few sessions the team walked me through everything we needed to do, to set up all of the AI tools that now handle our quoting and admin in a fraction of the time. Large detailed quotes that used to take me 1 hour + are now generated in matter of minutes, and even look far more professional than what I was producing for clients previously. Additionally, the team has helped us enormously with SEO work that now has us showing up on the first page for local searches. We're getting enquiries from customers who'd never have found us before. I myself do not possess good IT skills, but this wasn't an issue, CIO Solutions was extremely patient and excellent at communicating with me and the messaging was clear throughout the whole process. Genuinely one of the best investments we've made in the business.

Writing & perspective

What we have been thinking about

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YOUR NEXT STEP

What could work better in your business?

A website that does more. An app that saves time. A clearer technology plan. Let’s find your next step.

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