Fractional CTO
Insights on fractional technology leadership: when organisations benefit from executive technical guidance without full-time commitment, how to structure these engagements effectively, and the strategic decisions fractional CTOs enable.
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Best Consulting Firms for Defining Your AI Strategy in 2026: An Honest Buyer's Guide
This guide argues that choosing the right AI strategy consultant depends on matching your company's specific needs, size, and budget to the appropriate type of firm (whether global consultancies for enterprise credibility, specialist boutiques for technical depth, or independent consultants for focused expertise) rather than simply picking the most famous name.
Finding a trusted AI consulting partner: beyond the marketing veneer
Most AI consultancies are selling yesterday's chatbots whilst genuine expertise lies in architecting sophisticated systems that exploit technical potential others cannot even perceive.
Hiring a fractional head of AI to complement your existing technical team
A fractional Head of AI bridges the critical gap between technical expertise and strategic AI leadership, enabling organisations to unlock their AI potential without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Skills taxonomy for modern AI teams: beyond traditional data science
A modern AI skills taxonomy is essential for building versatile teams that go beyond traditional data science to include advanced technical, interdisciplinary, and ethical competencies for future innovation.
The fractional CTO's guide to building AI teams that deliver
The Fractional CTO's Guide highlights the crucial role of fractional CTOs in building high-performing AI teams that align with business objectives while fostering innovation and ethical practices.
Common technical challenges fractional CTOs solve for startups
Fractional CTOs provide expert technical leadership to startups, addressing critical challenges like technical debt, scaling infrastructure, security, and cloud cost optimisation without the need for a full-time hire.
What does a fractional CTO do?
A fractional AI CTO provides strategic guidance and technical leadership to help organizations assess, plan, and responsibly implement AI solutions.