“There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.”

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

No matter what you call it - Social Networking, Social Computing, Web 2.0

Social media technology tools, such as blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, and user-generated content are redefining how individuals, businesses and organizations are connecting with their associates - customers, clients, vendors and employees, as well as enriching and empowering these relationships .


In today’s world of heightened customer involvement and interaction, the conversation about you, your company and your products, is going to happen with or without you.

Whether you are embarking on a Citizen Journalism initiative, creating a corporate blogging environment, or launching a consumer generated marketing program, we can help you accomplish your goals.

SaaS

Software as a Service


In the traditional model of software delivery, the customer acquires a perpetual license and assumes responsibility for managing the software. There is a high up-front cost associated with the purchase of the license, as well as the burden of implementation and ongoing maintenance.

The ROI - Return on Investment - is often delayed considerably, and, with the rapid pace of technological innovation, many companies have essentially found themselves "stuck" with expensive packaged or custom software solutions that are obsolete and no longer meet their needs.

SaaS is attractive because it has the following significant benefits:

  • Requires minimum up front acquisition cost
  • Eliminates the risk of obsolescence associated with traditional software implementations
  • Ensures fast implementation
  • Is scalable and delivers only those services the customer needs
  • Reduces technology risk
  • Provides greater return-on-investment
  • Frees up internal resources
  • Enables easy upgrades

 

The Garland Group combines business and technical expertise with "Best of the Breed" tools and industry “Best Practices” procedures to offer comprehensive Internet based Software as a Service (SaaS) Social Networking business applications including business blogs, wikis, podcasts, and content management solutions.