Indianapolis, Indiana

Technology leadership
for businesses that
can't afford to guess.

Most growing businesses reach a point where technology stops being an asset and starts being a source of anxiety. Cipher Strategic is the trusted advisor and fractional CIO you don't have on payroll.

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CIPHER STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY · AI · STRATEGY
30+ Years combined experience

Why Cipher Strategic

We work for you.
Not your vendors.

Independent technology leadership means every recommendation is driven by your business outcomes — not reseller margins or commission structures.

Vendor Independence
No reseller commissions. No hidden margins on any recommendation. We don't have financial relationships with the vendors we recommend.
Every recommendation is driven by what is right for your business — not what pays us the most.
Practitioner-Level Expertise
Our advisors bring deep hands-on technical and strategic backgrounds. Not help desk staff promoted to vCIO. Seasoned executives with real engineering and advisory experience.
You get senior people on every engagement — not a junior rep managed by someone you'll never meet.
Business-First Translation
Complex technology decisions get translated into clear business language. Every recommendation connects to a business outcome — money, risk, growth, or time.
You always know what's happening and why it matters. No jargon, no confusion.
Boutique Intentionality
Cipher Strategic takes on a limited number of clients by design. Every engagement gets senior advisors — not an account manager and a rotating cast of consultants.
You're never a number in a ticket queue. We're invested in your outcomes.

Cipher Strategic is not

An MSP, help desk, or break-fix vendor
A staffing firm placing IT people inside companies
A large consulting firm with junior staff on engagements
A software reseller earning margins on your decisions

The Team

Seasoned executives.
Every engagement.

Cipher Strategic was built with intentional constraints. We take on a limited number of clients so that every engagement receives the full attention of our senior advisors from day one.

Our go-to-market is referral-only — we grow through relationships, not advertising. If you've been introduced to us, someone who knows us well vouched for the fit.

30+ years of combined hands-on technical and advisory experience across enterprise M365 environments, infrastructure, AI strategy, and technology leadership for business owners.

What We Do

Strategy first.
Implementation when it matters.

Every service starts with understanding your business — not selling you a product.

01
vCIO Advisory
Fractional CIO service for businesses making technology decisions without dedicated technology leadership. Monthly or quarterly strategic review, IT roadmap, vendor accountability.
02
IT Program & Technology Assessment
A structured, point-in-time evaluation of your technology environment, vendors, spend, and strategic alignment. Executive-ready report with findings and a prioritized roadmap.
03
Microsoft 365 Advisory
Licensing optimization, security configuration, governance, and Copilot readiness. Ensure you're getting full value from your M365 investment — and not overpaying for what you don't need.
04
AI Strategy & Implementation
Practical AI adoption for growing businesses. Identify where AI creates real ROI, build an implementation roadmap, and guide adoption of the right tools for your specific operation. Vendor-neutral.
05
IT Infrastructure & Network Design
Network architecture, cloud connectivity, wireless, and infrastructure planning. Deep Cisco Meraki expertise for procurement, design, configuration, and ongoing management.
06
Google Workspace Advisory
Strategic advisory for Google Workspace environments — licensing, configuration, security, and migration guidance. Vendor-neutral evaluation of Google vs. Microsoft for your specific needs.

Get in Touch

Every engagement
starts with a conversation.

We don't do cold outreach or discovery calls that feel like sales pitches. If you've been introduced to us, reach out directly — we'll take it from there.

If you're not sure whether we're the right fit, that's exactly what the first conversation is for.

Reach out directly

Email is the best way to start. We typically respond within one business day.

hello@cipherstrategic.com

Referral-only engagement model. If you were introduced by a CPA, attorney, or advisor — mention their name and we'll prioritize your response.

Referring a client?

We work closely with professional advisors who serve business owners. The best referral partners for Cipher Strategic are:

CPAs and accounting firms serving business owners
Business attorneys with SMB client bases
M&A advisors, investment bankers, and PE firms
Commercial bankers with SMB portfolios