IT Success Strategy for Business Part 3: IT Partnerships

It’s All About Growth

Over the last three months, we’ve detailed ways young organizations can set their IT systems up for long-term success.

First, we talked about how a Strategic Architectural Plan enables companies to scale up over time. Then, we detailed how a Disaster Recovery Plan will allow them to stay in the game even when threatened by a hacker, mother nature, or a simple mistake.

However, plans such as these require experience. Young companies rarely have the foresight and organizational competency to put them together effectively.

That’s why savvy entrepreneurs find an IT partner as early as possible. Those who foster a strong IT Partnership can:

• Make decisions with better and more complete information
• Support internal IT staff
• Leverage the latest technology for growth, problem-solving, and cost-reduction

Does this sound good to you? If not, consider this …

What Are Your Competitors Doing?

Take a moment and reflect on the top competition in your market. Are they using every technological tool available to help them grow? Do they have experts protecting their data, optimizing their output, and helping them move confidently into the future?

We bet they are. If they’re succeeding, they likely include an IT partner in their internal planning process. And even if they have a reliable IT staff, they have someone to call when they encounter a knowledge or personnel gap.

These IT partners are currently working in concert with your competitors. They’re always thinking of ways to help your competition grow and flex as the landscape changes.

And it’s not just small businesses! Even enterprise-level companies with large IT staffs rely on partnerships to bring specialized solutions to their current problems or opportunities.

Everyone can benefit from a strong IT partnership.

The Elements of a Strong IT Partnership

If all of this sounds like something you’d like to have at your disposal, it may be tempting to partner with the first IT company that presents itself. Or maybe you’ve used IT consultants before, but you felt like it didn’t move your business forward.

Here’s what you need to know to make a decision that you’ll be happy about for years to come.

First, a strong IT partner brings more than a transactional relationship.

Your organization should seek a true partner that will offer guidance any time you reach a decision point that involves technology. They should know your business, understand your corporate culture, and be able to help you in a way that makes sense for your exact situation and goals.

Second, a strong IT partner knows their stuff.

They bring best-of-breed solutions because they understand their subject better than anyone. And they often have a deep bench of professionals with a wide range of specialties — plenty of experience for you to call on when faced with a unique problem.

Third, a strong IT partnership can help you grow!

They’re out in the world watching other organizations, making connections, and learning from everything they see. They can help you avoid mistakes and seize opportunities.

Who is your partner?

At Alliance Technologies, our passion is to help organizations grow through technology. It’s the driving force behind everything we do for our clients.

If you’re looking for an IT partner, let’s talk. Contact us, and let’s start a conversation.