Before renovating your conference room with the latest gadgets or moving your entire workforce to the latest collaborative solution, make sure to do your research. There is nothing worse than designing a new innovation lab or moving to an entirely new software-system only to find employees going back to the old way of doing things because the technology was too complex or unreliable.
Here at T1V, we seek to simplify the way people communicate by bring together existing forms of communication rather than replacing them. These are four key factors we've found to be crucial in identifying technology that will simplify your existing workflow:
Integrates with existing solutions
If you're looking for a system to enhance your current workflow, technology that integrates with your existing daily tools is crucial. Without this, you risk having to transition employees to new platforms they are unfamiliar with, resulting in extra costs and extended training. For BYOD-friendly organizations, supporting all platforms is a must! If your entire organization uses a single platform, you may still want to consider a multi-platform solution so guests or clients can connect.
Intuitive + easy to use
A well designed user interface will be intuitive, providing users with easy-to-use tools to simplify their existing workflow. End users won't have to worry about flipping through manuals, navigating remote controls, or sorting through cables to take advantage of a well-designed solution's full capabilities.
Opportunity to grow
Seek out solutions that have the opportunity to scale with your business. Consider where you want to be in five or ten years from now - does the solution you're considering have the potential to support that vision?
Evolving Technology
Too often, technology becomes outdated too soon. The best solutions will avoid this by continuously improving over time. Look for technology that will be easy to update with little to no labor, learning curves, or extra costs.
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