Why Resource Advantage Inc.
Our founder, Tom McCullough, started his consulting career as Consulting Manager for one of the then Big-8 Accounting firms. He lead several large scale enterprise projects, but he was always frustrated because he was measured by how busy he kept his bench of consultants. He was compelled to assign bench consultants to projects (at high dollar billing rates) even if their skill set didn't fit the client projects needs. He was frustrated because he often found himself charging clients high rates for low quality resources justified only by the Big-8 name. Tom knew that he could find better qualified resources at much lower rates that could better serve his clients at a much lower cost and Resource Advantage Inc. was born. On one of RAI's early projects the low bid by a Big-8 was $24 million with a 3-year delivery date. RAI Bid $24 million but with a 2 year delivery date. The project was delivered on time and on budget saving the client millions by having the application a year earlier. This was accomplished by using expert resources instead of green MBA's off the bench.
RAI: Engaging the Best Minds on Demand
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a revolutionary concept by Microsoft to provide their suite of Office Products on all devices with a cost structure to fit any user’s needs. The 'Cloud' is the logical domain to service the Microsoft 365 initiative. The enhanced and controlled availability for users on most devices that can connect to the internet, makes Microsoft 365 the logical direction for most enterprises. Mail, calendars, messages, electronic meetings and utility applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation, graphics) are now available to subscribers wherever they are with most internet compatible devices.
RAI is uniquely positioned to help you understand, plan, implement, migrate and train in this space. We have teams of highly skilled professionals who have undergone training and have experience with Microsoft 365 and all its functionality. We recently completed leading the enterprise migration of all Microsoft 365 functionality for Chiquita Brands where the CEO told the CIO… "Indeed, a flawless launch from my perspective. Well done!"
RAI does not have many peers with respect to leading Microsoft 365 migrations. There are only a few groups that can honestly claim -
'…been there done that successfully. I have the tee shirt….' We can!'
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing - levels the playing field. Purchasing, implementing and managing functionally rich applications and systems is expensive and may not provide acceptable ROI. However offering access to these systems in a 'Cloud' configuration reduces the costs associated with implementation, conversion and management of the systems thus making these favored applications available to a broader market.' Cloud' computing must be part of an organizations dialogue as it considers technology to support business. Today's fast paced, mobile business environment demands easy access to information without restriction to a physical location. The Cloud is a solution and we can help you choose and implement your 'Cloud'.
Thomas (Tom) McCullough
Thomas (Tom) McCullough, the company's senior Program Manager and founder comes from a Big 8 Accounting background and was the lead Project Manager on several successful enterprise level Microsoft 365 migrations. He is available to discuss your Microsoft 365 initiative and offer ideas/suggestions to minimize your risk.
