Solution Summary
TMG's strategic solutions transcend physical hardware and software, but there are
industry trends that are popular topics on the mind of may CEO's
today. Some of the solutions listed here
make up the core of our services, while others are industry trends that may or may not fit
your specific situation.
Strategic technology planning is the core of our business. We document where you are and discover where
you want to go, then create a road map - what is referred to in the industry as an
enterprise architecture - to get you there.
Part of the strategic planning process is deciding which
technology trends and practices are right for your organization.
These trends and practices include:
Also referred to as software as a service (SaaS)*,
cloud computing refers to a technology
architecture that makes technology resources available over a network. Clouds may be private,
where they are accessible only by local area network (LAN) or
virtual private network (VPN).
They may also be public, where technology is accessible via the Internet.
* Software as a service is a subset of the broader term cloud computing.
Green IT is a trend that attempts to reduce power consumption and waste through a series of techniques that
encompass hardware, software and management policy.
Technology alignment is the practice of ensuring that all technology supports the broader long-term goals
of the business. This approach implies that a formal technology strategy is defined and followed throughout
the entire organization.
This trend uses technology to bolster marketing and branding. It uses
social networking (Twitter, Face
Book, MySpace, YouTube)
as tools to market your business. Even if your target audience is not under 25, this type of marketing is
essential because it plays an important role in
search engine optimization (SEO).
Technology management is the flip side of strategic planning. Once a plan is in place, it
must be used to guide management decisions. TMG helps interpret
your plan and apply a consistent vision to the every day
decision making in your business, ending frustration and
bringing order to the chaos that usually defines technology in
many organizations.
The role of Chief Technology Officer CTO pulls together corporate technology under one strategic vision,
supporting organizational goals several years into the future. This strategic
vision creates synergy and efficiency, providing you with a
competitive advantage. TMG
fills that role for smaller organizations combining strategic
planning and technology management.
Smart investors, both private and public, look at your technology infrastructure as an
indicator of the longevity of your business. If your technology is current and is also
supporting long-term objectives, then your business is perceived as a better investment risk.
It is no secret that technology changes rapidly. Some trends are good and add lasting value,
while others fleeting and ill conceived. Sometimes, a new technology is right for one business,
but not the other. Knowing which to embrace and which to avoid all comes
down to experience and knowledge. The knowledge you need to help recognize a good trend and make
a well informed decision is part of a good strategic technology plan.