New Book Provides Insight Into A Saving Companies Thousands of Dollars Annually
One of the biggest problems seen with many businesses across America is costing them thousands if not, millions of dollars in lost time and revenue annually.
This problem occurs almost by default, when clients buy into disparate technologies and systems without using a proven process that tightly blends analysis with design, implementation and management.
The fact is it’s not the technology that is at the root of the problem. It’s that for many companies information technology integration is merely an afterthought, when it should be at the forefront of any business; whether the business is new or an existing business.
The mistakes I see are so subtle in their occurrence that for many well intentioned business owners they are doomed from the beginning.
Surprisingly, the fact is the technology integration process is not hard to follow. Taking the time to learn a simple process that’s written for non-technical professional is what’s at the heart of this brand new book series.
“Technology Integration: How Technology and the Integration Process Can Transform Your Business”, now in its fifth edition, addresses a myriad of topics that must be addressed for successful business technology integration. Knowledge is power, and experience coupled with the practical application of proven strategies for technology integration is essential for virtually every business, whether small or large. Successful businesses recognize the critical need for knowledge that can be applied to their specific business model.
Sadly, as Michael points out, practical knowledge is often lost in a world overflowing with information. The astute and perceptive recognize the need for applied knowledge. Many enter the arena of technology ill-equipped and in Michael’s firsthand observations, many of the well-intentioned will ultimately get pummeled by the competition.
Michael’s book shares his knowledge and experiences as a result of more than two decades of involvement in technology integration blending business process with IT.
The new fifth edition release is a culmination of 20+ years in the field with business owners, corporate executives and numerous others who’ve shaped the business landscape domestically in the U.S. and abroad.
His effort is to provide you with the essential knowledge necessary for the development of a successful business technology infrastructure that ties in with people and business processes.
This book presents the fundamental road map to success by identifying and addressing proactive strategies that have proven their worth time and time again. Common mistakes are highlighted and identified to help you avoid pitfalls and escape from the “infrastructure junkyard.” An expanded glossary of terms and up-to-date acronym table are included to provide comprehensive, easy-to-read guides for nontechnical professionals.
Some highlights of the book are:
1. Certain rules must be followed to ensure successful technology integration is achieved. Shortcuts and quick-fix solutions hardly ever produce sustained positive results. Michael illustrates what successful companies do to eliminate discretion at the operations level and shows you the formula for creating an effective, well-defined business model regardless of size, location or industry.
2. New and advanced technologies provide the basis for an improved technology infrastructure design. You’ll know what to look for to protect your business using the newest and most advanced security technologies. Michael’s 5P Rule is a simple philosophy you can apply throughout your entire organization so activities are planned, implemented and monitored around the clock without compromising quality.
3. Learn how to be proactive and anticipate new developments as well as problems in systems management long before unforeseen events negatively impact operations and employee morale.
4. Power management is crucial as electrical costs continue to skyrocket. Acquire knowledge that helps your team through the entire design/build process. Topics include load flow analysis, data center build strategies, emerging Ethernet and optical network technologies.
5. Hardware, software and technical support choices have for quite some time been looked at as liabilities for most organizations. Examine how these choices, when made correctly, can transform your perceived liabilities into moneymaking assets that reduce repetitive tasks, improve quality of service and have a direct, positive impact on your bottom line.
6. Historically, older technology infrastructures have always been on the chopping block for decommissioning. Michael invites readers to reassess what they currently own and attempt (when appropriate) to build on their current IT infrastructure.
7. A well-designed infrastructure must be resilient, scalable, replicable, dependable and most of all, deliver cost-effective results. Michael demonstrates methods he uses in the realm of communication, project management and system monitoring that keeps you years ahead of the competition.
8. Learn how to integrate building construction schedules into your technology infrastructure to ensure you create a well-designed facility capable of meeting current business requirements and structured to manage growth in the years to come.
9. The right questions at the right time have proven to save time and money. Twenty-five time-tested secrets are provided to ensure the right knowledge is available to you when you need it throughout all phases of the technology integration process.
10. To expand your knowledge base, Michael includes numerous frequently asked questions from knowledge he’s acquired through firsthand experience at companies like FedEx, Ingram Micro, D-Link Systems and Merck Medco.
Who might want to consider the knowledge and real life experiences shared in this book?
For nontechnical business owners, management personnel, corporate executives and consultants, this book is a valuable source of up-to-date knowledge that serves as a comprehensive checklist of virtually all topics that should (at least) be addressed prior to the design and/or upgrade of your technology infrastructure. For the student, insight provided in this book takes you out of the theoretical classroom environment and introduces you to “real world” scenarios that position you years ahead of others who forego the practical learning experiences found in this new book.
On top of this knowledge base lies information on how to avoid the many pitfalls and mistakes that have consumed other businesses.
In short, Technology Integration: How Technology and the Integration Process Can Transform Your Business provides you with a comprehensive overview on HOW TO get it done correctly the first time, while providing you with a forward-thinking, easy-to-understand technology road map.
Technology Integration: How Technology and the Integration Process Can Transform Your Business will be released December 17, 2010.
Knowledge is the basis for informed decision-making, and Michael Perry has produced a knowledge rich, informative, practical resource for those who wish to take advantage of the newest developments and innovations available in the information technology industry.
Michael Perry’s book is in reality an investment choice. It provides a small investment opportunity that promises the potential for a huge return. Can this choice be overlooked?
Secure your order now! Scheduled release: Winter 2010
Note: Pre-release book orders of this hard copy book (approximately 230–300 pages) will be processed in the order received. The publisher of the book has agreed to send pre-release book order customers an electronic copy of the book once finished. The guaranteed delivery date of the electronic book edition is December 17, 2010.
Distribution of this fifth edition book in electronic file format is available worldwide.
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