SERVICE
Research, Advice & Strategy
Addresses these Questions:
What opportunities exist to exploit technology?
How do we solve our biggest technical problems?
When should we build, buy, upgrade or replace sytems?
Which products and vendors are viable solutions for me?
Where do I turn to get expert feedback on our ideas for utilizing technology?
Who can help us develop a technology plan that integrates with our overall business strategy?
Most businesses know the benefits of having a comprehensive business strategy: a high-level plan or "road map" that keeps the business workers and decision makers focused on a common set of directions. It guides management and employees toward continued growth and success, and increases the likelihood that the business optimizes its return on investment.
Today, few businesses can survive without signifcant investment in information technology. As a consequence, most business leaders incorporate many IT-related forecasts and decisions into their strategic planning processes. An effective business strategy leverages IT opportunities and minimize IT risks. The planning process requires professional advice and facilitation from experienced and knowledgable IT resources.
K2 Technical Services provides a variety of specialized services to help our small business clients develop technology plans and technology-dependent business strategies. These services include:
Analysis Services - These are generally pre-planning services to analyze complex problems and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Business Process Improvement Analysis
• Opportunity and Risk Analysis
• Technology Feasibility Analysis
Planning Facilitaion Services - These are services to participate in, support and facilitate the business-technology strategic planning process.
• Planning Process Advisor
• Planning Session Facilitator
Strategic Advice Services - These are generally post-planning services to support ongoing strategic actions and business operations.
• Research, Advice and Ideas
• “Sounding Board”