Consultant
Scoped and gone
Usually brought in for a particular scope, delivers on that one need, and then exits.
Why mikaeljay?
Big-picture technology guidance, without the sales pitch.
Straight answers about how a technology advisor works, who you'll be working with, and what it costs.
What is a technology advisor?
Neither a consultant nor a vendor.
A technology advisor looks at the big picture: solving the problems in front of you today, and finding new or different technology that can add value and productivity to the way your business already runs.
Vendor (VAR)
Selling a product
Looking to sell a particular product or service, even when it isn't the right fit.
Technology Advisor
On your side
Works on the whole picture, compares providers, and recommends the best technology fit for your business.
Who is mikaeljay?
mikaeljay is Michael J. Maland.
Decades of hands-on experience across nearly every corner of AudioVisual and communications technology:
- Audiovisual rental and staging for meetings and conventions: medical, legal, financial, retail, hospitality, non-profit, and every vertical in between.
- System integration and control programming for education, government, corporate, hospitality, and healthcare.
- Pagers, cell phones, long distance, and internet access, from dial-up, microwave, and early wireless through T-1 to today's fiber and 5G.
- Video conferencing rooms, from early Polycom and Tandberg systems to the latest Zoom and Microsoft Teams Rooms.
FAQ
Common questions
What does it cost?
A lot, if not most, of the technology advisor services are free. After evaluating your IT needs and consulting with various engineers, I recommend the provider that produces the best technology fit for you. In some cases, several providers' solutions will be offered.
What about AudioVisual?
Yes, I still do audiovisual programming. And premise Wi-Fi. And consulting. Want to improve the quality of your Zoom or Teams meetings? I can do all that. That work isn't free, but let's explore all the options.
What is a technology advisor?
Someone who is neither a consultant nor a vendor (VAR). Consultants usually have a particular scope, deliver on that need, and exit. A vendor is looking to sell a particular product or service even if it's not the right fit. A technology advisor looks at the big picture, working on solutions to current problems or finding new technology that can increase the value and productivity of existing business operations.
What do I do next?
Fill out the contact form, email mike@mikaeljay.com, or call 206-853-6047.
Let's explore your options.
Tell me what you're working on, and I'll help you find the right fit.