The Backbone of Today's Business 
By Ted Smoot, Suncoast Social 
It is an understatement to declare that the modern business runs on technology.  It should be loudly touted that, in effect, the modern business relies on technology.  Virtually all aspects of operating a business both big and small have some sort of technological underpinning.  It can be something as simple as using our incredibly powerful mobile phones for making sales and service calls to customers, or as wildly complex as digitally connecting an entire supply chain that spans countries and/or continents.  

The technology of today makes it possible to do all of these things and more like never before, but not without challenges.  Complexity abounds at every turn and quickly squares off against the efficiency, in time and money, we strive to achieve when implementing technology solutions in our business operations.  In the battle against cost overruns and lost time and productivity, one must be steadfast in employing their own brand of careful discipline when facing technology decisions.
 
Uncovering the latest trends of the day and industry best practices for success is no simple task, but do not be deterred or discouraged.  It's at this intersection of complexity and uncertainty where opportunity makes its grand appearance.  Technology is utterly ubiquitous and so too are those who are steeped in all its variances and varieties.  It would be a wise maneuver to consider enlisting the guidance of those in the business community who make their business alleviating this pain for others. 
The following are members listed in the Telecommunications, Security Systems, and Office Equipment, and IT Solutions categories in our Member Directory.
Telecommunications

Applied Telecom Solutions
Paul Steberger
84 Upsula Path
West Milford, NJ 07480
973-714-6192
Website

Bright House Networks
Leah Brown
5413 St. Rd 64 E
Bradenton, FL 34208
941-748-3816 x24125
Website

Medtel
Chesie Huber
2511 Corporate Way
Palmetto, FL 34221
941-753-5000
Website

Verizon
Debby Kampert
7701 E. Telecom Parkway
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
813-978-4310
Website

Security Systems

ADT Custom Home Security
Darla Phagan
5291 Mahogany Run Ave. Unit 912
Sarasota, FL 34241
941-223-2187
Website
ADT Custom Home Security
Horst Waldbauer
24426 Sandhill Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
813-415-4355
Website

Equipment

Laser Rite Document Solutions
Wayne Parrish
1744 Independence Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34234
941-306-4966
Website

Anderson AV
Luke Anderson
6301 Porter Road. Suite 6
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-706-5776
Website

IT Solutions

Anexio, Inc
Trey Kenner
2940 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-556-3400
Website

Entech United
Dan Gladding
615 67th St Cir E, Unit 101
Bradenton, FL 34208
941-721-6423
Website
Lanstatus
Greg Perra
12550 Cara Cara Loop
Bradenton, FL 34212
860-729-6389
Website

Optivon, Inc.
Luis G. Romero
9040 Town Center Parkway
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
813-600-6060
Website

SouthTech
Paul Hoffman
2801 Fruitville Road, Suite 250
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-953-7455 x302
Website

SpringFin
Phil Figgins
1767 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Suite 151
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
941-932-4900
Website

Suncoast Business Technologies
Kevin Baylor
722 Apex Road, Unit F
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-556-4460
Website
For any of your business or personal needs, keep your fellow Alliance members in mind. For a complete and up-to-date list of all members, visit