| Coping with the IT/Telecom Industry Inversion
When people look back at this period in the history of the information technology (IT) and telecommunications industries, some might see it as the beginning of an economic recovery that sparked renewed growth. However, there are also numerous signs that the IT and telecommunications industries are still facing fundamental challenges as they attempt to regain their previous momentum.
THINKstrategies believes the most significant of these challenges is an inversion process that every IT solution and telecom service provider must undergo to shift from a technology/product-driven to service/solution-oriented business model in order to meet rapidly changing customer expectations and requirements.
THINKstrategies is the only independent strategic consulting company that focuses entirely on the sourcing and marketing challenges faced by enterprises and suppliers respectively as a result of today's IT industry inversion and the shift to utility computing, managed services, software-as-a-service (SaaS) and outsourcing solutions.
THINKstrategies' unique perspective and powerful advice has helped IT vendors, telecom carriers, resellers, enterprise buyers and venture investors re-THINK their strategies and re-focus their energies to be more successful.
Click here to read about why vendors must become service-oriented rather than a technology-centric in our commentary entitled, "IT's the Services, Stupid!"
This movement toward service-centric business models poses new challenges and offers new opportunities for those who grasp them. This industry inversion will require IT and telecom professionals to swap old technical skills for new business proficiencies. It also will force IT organizations, technology suppliers and telecom carriers to redefine how they deliver value to their end users and customers, respectively.
Click here to read more about what companies need to do to prepare for this industry inversion.
In response to these trends, a growing number of enteprises are re-evaluating their sourcing strategies and IT solution providers are revamping their value propositions and developing new offerings.
Click here if you'd like to read THINKstrategies' views in NetworkWorld regarding the changing nature of IT and business process outsourcing.
THINKstrategies is helping IT solutions providers, IT executives, and venture capital firms contend with these changes. Our mission is to help our clients re-THINK their corporate strategies and redirect their limited resources to achieve their business objectives.
Click here to read our view in InformationWeek about how the IT industry is shifting from a technology focus to a services orientation.
We have a unique perspective on the current state and future direction of the IT industry, an unparalleled track record of success and proven methodology that has an immediate impact on our clients' effectiveness.
Click here to read what others are saying about our views regarding the critical factors for business success in today's IT industry.
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