More and more companies are taking advantage of the value that consultants can add to their technology procurement processes. According to a Brookside Group LLC 2008 market study, consultants now directly influence 20–25% of total annual industry sales in network equipment and services.
But don’t just take our word for it. Inteletry is proud to be a member of the Society of Telecommunications Consultants, Inc. The STC is an international organization of independent information and communication technology professionals serving clients in all business sectors and government worldwide.
Founded in 1976 by industry-leading consultants with the purpose of setting high standards for their profession, the STC is based on three enduring principles:
- Consulting independence
- Highest professional standards
- Rigorous code of ethics
Only experienced consultants with solid client references are admitted to membership in the STC.
The STC lists the top ways in which a consultant such as Inteletry LLC can help your organization:
- Create a strategic view of your communications future and plan for capital expenses
- Provide knowledge, experience and independent ideas to your organization
- Assist an overburdened internal department
- Help you gain control over costs
- Align business processes and technology across departments (including IT/IS)
- Provide guidance on organizational convergence
- Present your needs concisely to multiple vendors
- Assist in vendor selection
- Provide expertise to map and guide your project direction
- Facilitate relocation, expansion or merger
- Manage complex projects
- Educate management and staff on new technologies and industry direction
Check out the STC web site for more details about each of these items.