I have over 20 years of experience managing technology assets including the design of storage systems, storage networking, design of data protection and management systems, and the purchasing and implementation of those systems. Information Technology is a tool, not an end in itself, deployed to enable or enhance business processes. In my consulting practice, I have saved my clients hundreds of thousands of dollars through the process of specifying, evaluating, purchasing and implementing the technology they use to store, protect, and manage their data. Few businesses and their IT staffs have the time to keep fully up to speed on the technology they must purchase to run their businesses, and IT Vendors and Suppliers know this. No matter how well-meaning your vendors' sales people are, they must try to sell you what they carry, and as much as they can. Optimizing the process for YOUR business is what I do. I'll walk you through a step-by-step process that ensures you know exactly what you need and why, and then help you specify options in the market. Then i'll help you manage the acquisition process and vendors, and finally help you get your purchase implemented correctly, as quickly as possible. My process ensures you get exactly what you need, at the correct price, in a timely manner so your time to benefit is short, and your return on investment is high. Every one of my clients, large and small, has saved AT LEAST 10 times my fees. I'm the expert on YOUR side when you need to update, upgrade, or implement new technology to support your business.