Advancements in technology are exciting, but new developments have many business owners wondering if what they have is what they need. Without a plan, some people conduct business with hardware that can’t handle the load, while others waste money on equipment that was never meant for them.
With Core’s customized Technology Life Cycle (TLC) Management Plan, clients make decisions based on a multi-year strategy for procurement. It’s a budget friendly, stress-reducing solution that gives owners the best possible return on investment (ROI).
TLC Management Plans offer both control and flexibility, providing structure with wiggle room for adjustments that make good fiscal sense. For example, the TLC budget may include the purchase of a printer in six months. Suddenly, new printer technology comes with a significant discount, which makes an immediate purchase a much better choice.
From the outside Looking, the Core team monitors the TLC Management Plans they create. They know what the strategy is. And they have the inside scoop on the technology industry. When products are released, Core people do the math and make unbiased recommendations.
When Core partners with clients to develop a Technology Life Cycle Management plan, the team does the following:
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Evaluate the firm’s technology infrastructure
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Consider the fiscal health of the company
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Partner with owners and managers to develop a multi-year Technology Life Cycle (TLC) Management Plan to maximize return on investment (ROI)
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Deploy the TLC Management Plan
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Procure hardware and accessories in Phase 1 of the TLC Management Plan
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Schedule future acquisition phases
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Conduct interim evaluations to ensure viability of the plan
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Remain on the leading edge of emerging technologies and be ready to modify the plan if benefits the company
For questions about the importance or process of making a Technology Life Cycle Management Plan, contact 541.858.4288 or info@corebusinessinc.com.