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Information Technology Consulting
Technology Connectors™ is the only comprehensive technology assistance program dedicated to the needs of Greater Philadelphia's arts and cultural community. Through the program, the Arts & Business Council partners with technology professionals and technology companies to provide assistance, consultation and resources to the region's arts and cultural organizations. The result empowers arts and cultural organizations to use technology effectively and strategically.
Technology Readiness
- Assess existing infrastructure
- Develop roadmap for improvement
- Align with business goals.
Strategic Technology Planning
- Requires completion of Technical Readiness or stable, current infrastructure
- Develop detailed IT plan aligned with business goals
Technology Implementation
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Planning and/or execution oversight
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Specific technology driven project
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Can be >1 per arts group.
Technology Connectors Services
Three types of service offerings address the comprehensive technology needs of the region’s arts and cultural groups.
Technology Readiness
Technology Readiness focuses on the assessment of the existing technology infrastructure (hardware, software, and communications) for the development of a roadmap for technology improvement that is in alignment with business goals.
Project Fees
- $100 for organizations with budgets between $500K and $1 million
- $150 for organizations with budgets ≥ $1 million
Strategic Technology Planning
Organizations that have completed Technology Readiness or have a stable, current technology infrastructure in place, work to develop a comprehensive plan that aligns Information Technology as a critical business function with the organizations business goals. Technology Connector volunteers work collaboratively with arts and cultural organizations’ technology leadership and senior level staff to develop a detailed plan for the deployment and maintenance of technology to achieve stated business goals.
Project Fees
- $150 for organizations with budgets between $500K and $1 million
- $250 for organizations with budgets ≥ $1 million
We encourage you to complete Technology Readiness before starting Strategic Technology Planning. We offer a $50 discount on Strategic Technology Planning projects that begin within 6 months of completing a Technology Readiness project.
Technology Implementation
Technology Implementation Involves the planning and execution of a specific technology driven project that has been defined within the Strategic Technology Plan. Activities may include requirements definition, software/vendor evaluation and selection, project planning and implementation oversight.
Project Fees
- $150 for organizations with budgets between $500K and $1 million
- $250 for organizations with budgets ≥ $1 million
Technology Implementation Projects are available only to organizations that have already completed a Strategic Technology Planning project.
Questions?
Contact Tracey Sisko, Director of Technology Connectors, at 215.790.3838 or tsisko@artsandbusinessphila.org.
