IT consulting - increase in productivity or cost trap?
16.10.2020 - Max Hoehle
Der heutige Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema IT-Beratung bzw. IT-Consulting. Was sind die wesentlichen Inhalte bei einer IT-Beratung? Benötigt ihr Unternehmen eine IT-Beratung, oder sind die Kosten wo anders besser investiert?
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What is behind the term IT consulting?
In addition to management and personnel consulting, IT consulting is a segment of the management consulting industry. The content of IT consulting is to provide companies with comprehensive support and advice in the planning, development, implementation and subsequent operation of technical systems.
Does my company need an IT consultant?
As is so often the case, this question cannot simply be answered with “Yes” or “No” respond. The decision about the expediency always depends on the situation. However, some IT consultants offer free consultations in which an initial meeting is conducted to determine whether comprehensive IT consultation makes sense or not.
Generally Does your company have a potential need for advice if you find the following characteristics in your company:
- Use of complex business software
- Use of quality management methods
- outsourced corporate activities
- low level of IT penetration among the workforce
- IT-related projects
- small proportion of digital company processes
How much does IT consulting cost?
No specific figure can be given here as the expenses can vary greatly. Depending on the consulting effort, the size of the order and the complexity, the daily rates in IT consulting range between 900 - 1000 euros. 1800 euros.
Summary: IT consulting useful or not?
In the course of digitization, many companies are busy modernizing their business areas and adapting to the constantly growing challenges of new software. The use of complex company software can quickly overwhelm the workforce and the induction phases can sometimes be quite long. The use of quality management methods or the general IT-relatedness of projects can also lead to companies having an increased need for IT consulting.
IT consulting can solve these problems and make your company more productive. The effectiveness of the advice is not exclusively dependent on the quality of the consulting company, but the company that uses the service must also be aware of the goal of the advice.
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