Technology consulting is an end-to-end service - ranging from designing or developing technology, to implementing and managing systems or processes on a client's behalf. Typically, a client will commission the services of a consulting firm to help plan and develop a new IT system or to examine the risks of an existing system.
What does a technology consultant do?
In a nutshell, technology consultants advise businesses on how best to use technology to meet their business objectives.
'Technology' can mean technology processes or systems, both of which underpin business performance. Developing and implementing technology in businesses can allow a business to accelerate growth, reduce cost, manage risk, develop talent or simply just change the way they operate.
Typical areas of technology consulting:
- Software development
- IT infrastructure planning
- Risk assessment analysis
- Security consulting
- Disaster recovery planning
- Others