Technology decisions are no longer confined to the IT department. What a business builds, which platforms it invests in, how it uses AI, how securely it handles data and whether its technology can scale are increasingly business decisions. McKinsey notes that the role of technology leaders is moving beyond core technology into broader business and functional leadership. But while the need for strong technology leadership is growing, not every organization needs that leadership in the same form. For some businesses, hiring a full-time CTO is the obvious next step. For others, bringing in an experienced fractional CTO for a defined period or mandate may make far more sense. The real question in the fractional CTO vs full-time CTO debate, therefore, is not which model is better. It is which model fits the business today. Why Technology Leadership Matters More Than Ever The technology agenda facing businesses has expanded considerably. Cloud infrastructure, cybersecur...