Technology and Telecommunications

Technology is so pervasive in the world today it is difficult to determine where its influence has not reached–even the most mundane tasks are improved or made easier through its application.Technology and Telecommunications - Thomas Group Inc

Information technology, electronic commerce, and advanced telecommunications have a major impact on the economic vitality of essentially every industry. These new technologies empower companies and customers while at the same time challenging traditional business models and economic rules.

Though the sector has matured over the past 25 years, technology and telecommunications companies face constant challenges. Access to capital, faster time-to-market, and recruiting and retaining talent is more critical than ever, as well as managing stakeholder and financial market expectations. Convergence, an established trend prevalent throughout all technology industries, brings new and fundamental challenges.

Opportunities to improve the productivity of mergers and acquisitions, alternatives to outsourcing, and challenges of global expansion are all areas in which Thomas Group has expertise.

Case Summary

Technology Case Summary - Thomas Group Inc

Thomas Group recently helped a major technology company increase its responsiveness to market needs and its ability to bring more new and innovative products to market. As the COO of the company said, "We changed our culture, processes and paradigms resulting in performance that was well beyond our initial beliefs.”

Thomas Group and management were able to achieved significant results:

  • Product development cycle time reduced by 33%
  • Cycle time in equipment engineering reduced 30%
  • Time to market improved by 40%
  • On-time delivery increased from 50% to 90%
  • First pass yield (quality) improved from 70% to 95%

How Thomas Group Can Help You

Thomas Group have helped dozens of technology companies improve operations through our unique brand of functional assessment and business process improvement solutions. At Thomas Group, we help our clients better manage the intricate web of functional interdependencies that comprise a business enterprise. We teach them to organize with single-minded purpose and to recognize the importance of individual contributions, and, when necessary, we help them apply technology more logically in their operations.

Thomas Group helps technology clients solve business issues and develop long-term strategic objectives. We work with technology companies to help them achieve success and fulfill the promise of their great ideas.