Why Use a Technology Broker?

Vincent Bradshaw on January 30, 2023 | Reading Time: 1 minute

There are excellent reasons why a company should consider using a technology broker. Here is a quick summary of the main reasons.

Access to a broader range of technology solutions: Technology brokers have access to a wide range of technology solutions from different vendors, which can help companies find the best fit for their needs.

Expertise and knowledge: Technology brokers have expertise, knowledge, and contacts in various technologies, which can help companies make more informed decisions about which solutions to implement.

Cost savings: Technology brokers have unique relationships with vendors and can negotiate more favorable pricing on behalf of their clients. This can help companies save money on the solutions they purchase.

Time savings: Working with a technology broker can save companies time and resources by outsourcing research and evaluating different solutions.

Low risk, minimum cost, and no obligations: Since vendors compensate technology brokers for successful placements, most don’t charge clients for their services, and there is no obligation to accept any of their recommendations.

Overall, a technology broker can help companies find the right technology solutions for their needs, conserve time and resources, and save money on the technologies they purchase. It’s worth looking into.

Vincent Bradshaw is a senior business and technology consultant, project manager, and writer with more than 60 years of experience. He is also a technology broker with OTG Consulting, a Colorado-based consortium of the technology industry’s most influential and connected executives.