Alarming Data from Concert Technologies Exposes Nationwide Technology Rollout Companies in the Leading Information Transport Systems (ITS)
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“Nationwide Technology Rollout Companies” Article Published in BICSI News
DULLES, VA, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 – Concert Technologies today announced the publication of its Nationwide Technology Rollout Companies article in the September/October edition of BICSI News. This industry-first article provides valuable survey data and explains how to avoid the risks of working with nationwide technology rollout companies used to employ field technicians at multi-site locations for technology deployments.
The article incorporates alarming data based on a 2009 Q1 survey conducted by Concert Technologies of 345 nationwide Information Transport Systems (ITS) firms. Results from the survey include:
• 42% of the ITS firms were not paid for services performed for a technology rollout company
• 80% of the nationwide ITS firms were solicited by the technology rollout company
• 62% performed work for 3 or more nationwide technology rollout companies in the past year
• The potential for a long-term relationship was the primary deciding factor for an ITS firm to work for a technology rollout company
“With the advent of IP technology, it is making it easier – when managed properly – to install equipment at the site level,” said Dennis Mazaris, author of the article and Concert Technologies President. “Based on our survey results, this has caused more companies to embark into a market offering multiple services on a nationwide basis in order to expand their capabilities and footprint. However, they do so without proven processes and methodologies in place to successfully complete the project and pay their contractors.”
Benefits to the Industry
This article brings to light the core fundamentals of the Technology Rollout System of methodologies and how it helps to ensure that all nationwide projects are as successful and cost-efficient as possible. The benefits to the industry include:
• Evaluation criteria for engaging a technology rollout company
• What local technology contractors should avoid to mitigate potential risks and problems inherent in a nationwide technology rollout
• Ability to minimize site revisits through an accountable, organized Process Structure
• Accelerated project completion times through the most efficient Deployment Method
• Site risk mitigation through a managed Technician Communication Channel
“I am pleased that a global organization such as BICSI sees the value that this information has for solution providers, end users and contractors alike,” said Mazaris. The article titled “Nationwide Technology Rollout Companies” is available online in the current edition of BICSI News.
About BICSI
BICSI is a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry. ITS covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, and audio & video technologies. BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies in the ITS industry, serving more than 23,000 ITS professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. BICSI Web Site
About Concert Technologies
Concert Technologies, founded in 1995, is a privately-held technology service company based in Dulles, VA. It is the leader in the accelerated delivery of nationwide rollouts and global technology deployments for government, commercial and international organizations. Utilizing the Maestro Technology Rollout System of methodologies, it quickly implements, installs and manages multi-site, multi-service, multi-technology infrastructure projects. Visit Concert Technologies online: www.concerttech.com
