Virtual Cio
Solution Spotlight: Virtual CIO
How digital transformation is shaping the future at the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
As a world leader in forest-focused collaboration and addressing sustainability challenges, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) needed expert guidance and trusted leadership to effectively leverage technology to further its mission.
Harnessing the power of technology and digital tools is key to taking your business to the next level. Executive-level knowledge and leadership are critical to ensuring that your IT strategy supports organizational goals. If your business does not have this expertise in-house, a virtual Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a good option to gain the resource without hiring an internal, upper-management employee. The WolfStrata Group (WolfStrata) has experienced CIO and CISO leaders who can serve as valuable extensions of your senior leadership team.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is a globally recognized non-profit charitable organization that advances sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. Recognizing the critical role technology plays in advancing its mission and securing its operations, it was looking for an experienced IT leader to develop a roadmap that would drive innovation, growth, and success.
SFI engaged WolfStrata’s CEO, Raj Perumal, to serve as its virtual CIO. Working directly with SFI’s senior leadership team, Raj provides strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the organization’s technology and digital infrastructure.
Under Raj’s leadership, and with support from the broader WolfStrata team, SFI is undertaking an exciting digital transformation that touches all aspects of its business—from standards for conservation practices to community engagement to education.
Examples of projects include:
Data Governance
The creation of a comprehensive data governance strategy to promote security, compliance, and seamless accessibility;
Client-Relationship Management
The implementation of Salesforce that will empower staff to make informed decisions;
Cybersecurity
The implementation of new cybersecurity solutions that shore up vulnerable areas and guard against threats.
“Raj and his team are professional and service oriented, ensuring strategic priorities, budget considerations, and timing of desired outcomes are balanced and met,” says Kathy Abusow, CEO of SFI. “We have had quick wins in terms of security and the first steps in utilizing Salesforce and are looking forward to a fully implemented solution.”
A virtual CIO partners with you to develop the most efficient strategies to help your team overcome challenges — and seize its greatest opportunities. Leveraging the expertise of WolfStrata, SFI has trusted expertise to draw upon.