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Though it may sound new, a software technology consulting has been around for a long time. In fact, some of today’s most trusted and respected names in technology—such as IBM and Microsoft—are considered software technology consultants. The term consulting describes a service industry in which one company provides advice and services to another, usually a larger organization. 

Because these services are often customized to their client's needs, they require a high level of expertise and innovation. Many businesses have a unique vision or a need for more complicated technologies than they can provide themselves. In these cases, they turn to outside resources such as software technology consultants to fill those needs.

Technology consulting services (or as they are often called, information technology consulting services) provide businesses with the expertise and skills they need to solve technical problems and maximize their use of technology. Technology consulting may seem similar to IT support, but it’s actually more of an advisory role. Consultants focus on the long-term health of a company’s IT system rather than fixing immediate issues or upgrading equipment on request from the company’s employees. When you’re deciding whether technology consulting is right for your business, consider these benefits of IT consulting services:

1) Cost Savings

Technology consulting is a low-cost alternative to internal IT staff because companies don’t have to pay for benefits, payroll, vacation time, and other HR overhead. Instead, technology consultants bring their own offices (and often work remotely), hire their own employees, and rent office space where they can meet with clients. They also offer flexible contracts that let you pick how much support you need. And most importantly, they provide all of these services at a cost that is typically less than hiring an in-house employee.

2) Increase Efficiency

A consulting firm can help you make technology improvements, whether it’s with hardware, software, or network infrastructure. Reducing your technology expenses through smarter purchasing can also save you money, but making changes is what will truly increase efficiency. 

For example, if you reduce your data storage costs by upgrading to an on-site system that takes advantage of idle hard drive space on multiple devices, that’s a more efficient use of resources than using cloud services. It’s also easier for staff to use than off-site storage solutions—even if they cost less per gigabyte. There are plenty more examples of where that came from; indeed, there are so many ways consultants can help you save money and increase efficiency that it would be impossible to list them all here.

3) Streamlined Processes

Business processes, also called enterprise processes or managerial processes, occur when multiple people and departments work together to perform a specific business function. IT consulting can make sure that your organization’s processes run smoothly and efficiently. For example, if you’re trying to implement a new HRIS (Human Resources Information System) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, having an outside perspective from someone who knows how these systems actually work can save valuable time and money. Having a knowledgeable consultant on your side may even help you avoid common pitfalls that might otherwise cause your project to stall or derail completely.

4) Access to Expertise

Technology consulting provides you with access to people who specialize in certain areas of technology, such as database administration or information security. This can allow you to tap into subject matter experts and get help with topics that may be outside your area of expertise. For example, if you’re a marketing manager and want to learn more about developing an ERP system, technology consulting could provide you with access to database administrators who work on those systems. This can take a lot of pressure off your team by allowing them to focus on what they do best and let someone else handle other tasks for which they don’t have time or expertise.

Here are some service scope of IT consulting services:

Software Product Engineering

Software consulting can have a pretty wide scope, but it’s generally defined as an arrangement where an organization hires a software development company to work on product engineering. The software development company might do all, some, or none of that work in-house; it might instead bring in third-party specialists for different parts of development. If done well, IT consulting gives organizations access to all kinds of specialized skills and technologies they may not otherwise be able to afford, while allowing them to keep control over their product strategy.

Mobile Application Development

Mobile applications are so popular because they’re convenient and easy to use. Any business can quickly whip up an app for smartphones, whether it’s useful or not. But even if you think your business will never need a mobile app, there’s still good reason to hire an IT consulting firm. An experienced consultant will be able to assess your needs and come up with ways to improve the technology operations that you might not have considered otherwise.

System Integration

IT consulting firms usually include system integration as part of their offerings, since that’s a common need for most organizations. The goal with system integration, whether it’s for a single company or an entire industry, is to take various software solutions and combine them into a more cohesive whole. In many cases, businesses will also choose to go with managed services to get help with issues that come up after deployment. All told, IT consulting encompasses a diverse set of fields related to improving efficiency and solving problems.

Managed IT Services

IT consulting firms help companies manage IT, but it’s important to understand what manage means. One reason many small businesses like using an IT consultant (or outsourcing their IT needs) is because they don’t have a dedicated in-house person with experience managing technology. It can be costly to hire employees just for their specific skill set—and if you have one employee leave, then your whole department goes with them.

DevOps setup

DevOps helps ensure smooth collaboration between IT professionals across various functions, which is especially helpful when it comes to integrating project teams into one seamless unit. IT Consultants handle both software development and IT operations. They work with different types of customers—from small businesses to large enterprises—to define goals in terms of product development or improving existing systems, then set out clear action plans in line with their customers’ vision. 

Application Modernization

The process by which legacy applications are upgraded or modernized to make them compatible with new technological requirements. Application modernization can be either partial or complete, depending on what aspects of an application are being modernized. Generally speaking, all relevant aspects should be considered for an upgrade that’s being made, including hardware, middleware, interfaces, data integration, and security. While application modernization may refer to upgrades to one specific application it can also apply to large-scale system conversions in which multiple applications are involved.