Connexxys Systems (www.connexxys.com) provides technology management and advisory services to small and mid-sized firms that have a need for a CIO (Chief Information Officer), without the resources to pay one on a full-time basis. Connexxys differs from traditional IT consultants in that we function as an extension of your organization, providing a technology advocate working hand-in-hand with your decision-makers to make the best choices. Utilizing almost 20 years of information technology experience, we assist in every aspect of managing your organization's technology infrastructure, as well as the relationships with vendors, service providers and consultants.

While the CIO role is also sometimes used interchangeably with the chief technology officer role, they are slightly different. More recently CIOs' leadership capabilities, business acumen and strategic perspectives have taken precedence over technical skills. The CTO typically deals more with software development and scientific research than a CIO.

The prominence of CIOs has risen greatly as information technology has become a more important part of business, and businesses often don't have someone experienced in all the management and technical roles the modern CIO needs to straddle. As businesses expand, Connexxys can provide a "virtual CIO" on a consulting basis to bring all the skills and experience required for the CIO role without retraining or reallocating internal staff.