“Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” Stewart Brand
Technology is accelerating at a faster pace today than ever before. Powerful computers can now fit in the palm of your hand, the Internet is everywhere, and communication is instantaneous and ubiquitous. In order to remain competitive in today's global business economy, leading U.S. companies have learned to embrace this technological change and harness it to meet their own needs. While large corporations have large IT departments and telecommunications staffs to meet this need, most small and medium sized businesses do not. If you operate a business that makes air filters or sells boat insurance, you are probably an expert in those areas, but probably not in computers or telecommunications. That's where we come in....
The Schlar Consulting Group can help your company wade through the technology jungle to evaluate, select, implement, and run those products and services that will give you a competitive advantage and enhance your business. And most importantly, improve productivity and save you money in the process. If your company is in the business of building these products, we can help you to be more successful with your product design and marketing strategy.
Video and collaboration are two of the hottest technologies available to businesses today. The video industry's quiet secret is that your company doesn't have to reach $100 million/year in revenue to leverage these technologies. Even a startup company with as few as 6 people can begin to start using these powerful technologies to save time and money. With the skyrocketing cost of airline travel, routinely delayed flights, and lost productivity while out of the office, using video is no longer just for the well-heeled techie.
Today's video conferencing and live streaming systems are now more lifelike, reliable, and affordable than ever before and well within the reach of any business. Some of these exciting new applications are available as services, so that you can start trialing these solutions with little or no up-front expenses.