Expert: Leo Lingham - 9/28/2008

Question
Define Technology Assessment. Do you think it is relevant for an enterprise?

Answer
ADITYA,
HERE  IS  SOME USEFUL MATERIAL.
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
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TECHNOLOGY    ASSESSMENT  MEANS
an unbiased review of an organization's technology needs. A comprehensive, independent assessment --- the first step in development of a technology plan.
IN OTHER  WORDS,  THE   ASSESSMENT  ANSWERS  THE  FOLLOWING  QUESTIONS.
• Are you comfortable your current technology investments are in line with your business goals and objectives?
• Does your current technology deliver clear bottom-line benefits for your company?
• Are you confident that you can build a business case to evaluate new technology and deploy it in your business?
• Are the benefits of  THE  TECHNOLGY   in your business easily quantifiable when compared to cost?

Technology Assessment will
thoroughly evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current  technology  infrastructure and processes. It will
also examine key aspects of how technology is used in your organization. This assessment is a
great way to gain insight into how your the  current  technology  is functioning, and to gain perspective on potential
profitability benefits of implementing certain new technology solutions in your business.
Then plan the most effective solution to address  specific business issues, developing a business
case and creating an implementation strategy to achieve the desired results and ROI.
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THIS  TECHNOLOGY   ASSESSMENT  IS  VITAL  FOR  ALL BUSINESSES,
ALL  BIG, MEDIUM   AS  WELL  AS  SMALL ONES.

THE  ASSESSMENT  PROVIDES  THE  ROADMAP  FOR
-discovering  a  suitable/ appropriate  technology  for  the  business.
-able  to  align  with  the  business  goals
-able  to  line  w.ith  the  business  objectives.
-provide  the  right  infrastructure.
-create  the  right  implementation  strategy
-help the  company  stay  competitive  in  the  market
-help  the  company  develop a  productive  culture.
-help the  company's marketing  to  use  the  technology  factor  in  their  program.
-finally  help  to  improve  the  market  share / sales.
-which  means  more  profit / return  on  investment.
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