About
CIONIQ helps Higher-ed institutions make decisive, well-governed technology moves by combining CIO-level experience with structured frameworks.
The CIONIQ Name
The CIONIQ name represents our commitment to intelligent leadership, strategic clarity, and the speed today’s institutions demand. It reflects the blend of deep CIO expertise and forward-thinking insight that guides everything we do.
CIO + IQ
Executive Level Technology leadership plus the intelligence and discipline to navigate complex ERP, Security and integration landscapes.
Pronounced 'Sonic'
A signal of the speed and urgency we bring when institutions need to move.
A nod to 'Iconic'
Reflecting our ambition to help build standout, future-ready IT organizations in higher education.
The CIONIQ Name
The CIONIQ name represents our commitment to intelligent leadership, strategic clarity, and the speed today’s institutions demand. It reflects the blend of deep CIO expertise and forward-thinking insight that guides everything we do.
CIO + IQ
Executive Level Technology leadership plus the intelligence and discipline to navigate complex ERP, Security and integration landscapes.
A nod to 'iconic'
Reflecting our ambition to help build standout, future-ready IT organizations in higher education.
Pronounced 'Sonic'
A signal of the speed and urgency we bring when institutions need to move.
What We Do
CIONIQ is a strategic IT advisory firm for higher education. We sit on the institution’s side of the table and help you:
Shape IT strategy and roadmaps that are realistic, sequenced, and tied to institutional outcomes.
Design governance and operating models that clarify decision rights and reduce surprises.
Structure vendor and sourcing models, and provide oversight so internal teams and partners deliver what they promise.
Our Stakeholders
Who We Serve
We work with:
- Presidents and Boards who want clearer line-of-sight from strategy to technology decisions.
- CFOs who see high IT spend and want sharper value, risk, and roadmap visibility.
- CIOs and IT leaders who need experienced, structured support for ERP/SIS, cyber, and integration modernization.
Why CIONIQ Works
The CIONIQ Promise
We bring Sonic-level speed to understanding your environment, CIO-level IQ to shaping your strategy, and independent oversight to keep execution aligned with your mission.
This is where strategy meets IT IQ—and where higher-ed leaders regain confident control of their technology future.
Team
Led by a network of CIOs and Managed Services Experts who have experience working with over 100 Higher-Ed Institutions.