I love technology. My college degree is in math. I enjoy solving problems using technology. I love its disruptive nature. It can force us to rethink the way we do things. It changes us; how we think of ourselves, our families, our work and our society. It provides hope to the crippled, opportunities for the poor and disenfranchised, and healing for our environment. Its potential is a two-sided blade. It can harm us or help us. It can be used for good or evil.
I am blessed to lead a business in an industry that attracts technology companies to our door looking for our help in solving problems. And there are many challenges in the risk, resilience and security industry. To fulfill our roles in the industry, we must take time to understand what they feel their unique value proposition is and apply that to our years of experience with our clients. If the value looks promising, we will then research the company’s viability to ensure that their management team and business model can stand the test of time and can support our client’s needs now and into the future. If this passes muster, we then test the product’s market viability. Can this technology’s promise apply to multiple market sectors? Can this technology displace entrenched market leaders? Do the total cost of ownership and the value of the investment align? Can it be proven?