This is an educational page displaying some examples of the many services available today in the marketplace. Knowing how to find and select proper technologies to accomplish business objectives is critical in today's modern business environment. Business and Technology Business and technology are inexorably linked. The technologies a ministry or business concern needs and wants can vary greatly. Size, scope, nature of the business or project, existing infrastructure and resources, etc... are all contributing factors. Commonalities exist; however, each situation must be looked at closely. The following list is a representative sample of the many and varied resources available today: Business Solutions Business Cloud Solutions Develop Business Plan Develop Marketing, Advertising, and Sales Plan Develop ERP/CRM System Develop Accounting System Project Management Program Risk Advisory Audit & Compliance Professional Training & Leadership Coaching Change Management Strategic Outsourcing Staff Augmentation Plan Proprietary and or Industry Specific Systems Design Network & Telecommunication Systems Centralization versus Distribution System Upgrade Planning Security, Fault Tolerance, Data Recovery Planning Workflow and Documentation Planning Evaluate New Technologies All Other Installation and Support Operating System and Application Software Servers, Blade, and Midrange Solutions Workstations, Notebooks, and Mobile PIM Solutions Virtualization Technologies Network Engineering and Administration Packages Network Wiring/Wireless Technologies Voice-Over-IP Backup Solutions Security, Fault Tolerance, Power, Data Recovery Documentation, Data, and Imaging Solutions Energy Conservation and Green Solutions All Other Desktop Support Computer Repair End User Support Telephone Support All Security All Other Education Coaching & Training (All types) All Other | Network Support ASP & Cloud Computing Network, Internet, and Remote Connectivity Troubleshooting & Network Support Data Backup and Recovery Printing Security (All Types) Vendor/Provider Selection Installation of routers, switches, bridges, etc.. Email, Workflow, Fax, Audio, and Video Solutions All Software All Hardware All Other Types of Networks Cloud Networking Enterprise Wide Area Networks (WAN) Local Area Networks (LAN) Wireless Area Networks (WLAN) Server/Storage Area Networks (SAN) Personal Area Networks (PAN) Camput Area Networks (CAN) Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) All Other Web Technologies Cloud Sourcing Web Design Web Hosting Related Intranet/Extranet technologies Relating Web to Morter and Brick Operations Custom Programming Specific Internet Marketing Requirements All Other Telecommunications Telephony Technologies Broadcast Technologies Voice-Over-IP Mobile Technologies Integration and Interoperability Technologies PSTN Concerns All Other Other Related Business goals and plans, Government regulations, planning issues, tax issues, legal issues, intellectual property issues, political issues, etc... ideally should be considered and properly integrated when and where it is necessary or desirable to do so. All Other. A Word on Product Solutions: In today's hybrid environment of service cloud and traditional solutions, there are a large number of providers, manufacturers, and resellers today offering an enormous variety of competing products and solutions. Whatever your requirement, a solution already probably exists. The challenge is to find the best solutions delivered in the best manner to help you achieve your business goals. The goal is finding and properly qualifying solutions and successfully implementing them. |
