Tehcnology Consulting - where it is headed

VOIP, VPN, WEP,
WAP, MAC, remote access – these are just a few of the thousand technology
jargons to keep up with. That's exactly why Business
Technology Consulting is
a hot growth area for 2006.

Countless small
business owners as they grow try to keep up with technology trends and tend to
their business in the same timeframe. Hiring an IT person is out of the
question. It's expensive, increases overheads, more hassle and less
justification. Many businesses are turning towards consulting firms that
actually provide service when needed at a reasonable price. "There is this huge
misconception that technology consulting is expensive. We spend a lot of time
explaining to our potential clients that it's a myth. Though once they try the

service and experience the benefits – then they always come back for more" Says
Hiren Mehta, a Senior Consultant at
Onsite Chicago.

Technology
consulting could be as simple as hooking up a new printer to an employee's
computer to setting up an enterprise architecture that has a solid backup plan,
with a network that is
secure and stable. "One of the key requirements nowadays is to be able to
deliver complete solutions to the customer," says Anil Miglani, senior vice
president of research group AMI-Partners in New York City. Many consulting firms
provide full service solutions but only few are endorsed by clients and experts
alike. Yes, the competition is heavy in this sector but the amazing part - most
of our new clients come from the competition. We get the same story over and
over again and then it's our job to regain their trust on Consulting – Says
Hiren of Onsite Chicago.

With the release
of Windows Vista next year, we will see an additional growth trend. "The new

Windows OS will create a new market as businesses upgrade and transition their
existing applications," says Miglani. She also points to RFID consulting as an
area set for growth. Consulting then is to provide top notch service and
reasonable prices keeping in mind about growth and scalability.

Gone are the
days when you had to shell out millions for good technology consulting services.
Today companies are here to provide the same level of exceptional service to
small businesses at a fraction of the cost.