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Background Information
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Background Information
Overview
The Society of Telecommunications Consultants (STC) is a not-for-profit
organization made up of independent telecommunications consultants.
The STC was created to provide a self-regulating body, for what
was at the time, an industry with a number of less-than professional
individuals. STC Consultant members follow a strict Code of Ethics,
and have at least a minimum of three years experience in the industry.
A rigorous application process as well as a continual review of
a member's status assures that consultant members are independent,
and not affiliated with any particular company or product. Because
of this independent and unbiased rule, clients of STC consultants
know that they are receiving what is best for them. The Vendor Advisory
Council (VAC) members are individuals who do represent specific
products or services and looked upon as experts with whom consultants
can receive advice and support as needed. They provide another educational
avenue.
Founded
1976 - Chicago
STC Mission
The STC's Mission is to serve the telecommunications industry and
its members through continued education and professional development,
the sharing of expertise, networking and collaboration among consultant
members, Vendor Advisory Council members (VAC), industrial, governmental,
professional and educational bodies to insure quality, professionalism,
and ethical consulting for the end user.
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Membership
Currently over 140 Consultant members who are primarily owners,
presidents, principals or practice leaders of their firms and over
30 Vendor Advisory Council Members (VAC)
Products/Services
STC offers a range of services to keep its members on the cutting-edge
of the telecommunications industry.
Educational:
Twice a year the STC holds a conference with over thirty educational
sessions, with industry and educational experts as speaker.
Networking:
Member consultants come from a variety of specialties, including
system selection, management, training, expense optimization,
contract negotiations, project management and analysis, providing
a breadth of knowledge that allows members to recommend other
consultants with the same code of ethics, as well as form join-venture
arrangements to better serve their clients.
News Center:
Website provides up to date information on the organization.
Conferences
provide an educational arena and the chance to keep up with the
latest events among members.
STC
Committees allow members the opportunity to help the organization.
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Officers
President: Byron Battles, The Battles Group
Executive Vice-President: David Grill, Marlboro Park Consulting Group, LLC
Senior Vice-President/Treasurer: Richard Hathaway, RLH Telecom Solutions, LLC
Vice-President: Agustin Argelich,
Argelich Ingenieros
Vice-President/Secretary: Bruce Burgess, Burgess Communications Solutions
Location
13275 State Hwy 89
P.O. Box 70
Old Station, CA 96071
Phone: 800-STC-7670 or (530) 335-7313
Fax: (530) 335-7360
Email: stchdq@stcconsultants.org
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STC
Overview
The
Society of Telecommunications Consultants (STC) is an international
organization of voice and data communications professionals who
serve clients in business, industry, service organizations, and
government. STC members adhere to strict professional standards
and a rigorous code of ethics.
Code
Of Ethics (View Here)
STC has established
a set of operating procedures which enhance the professionalism
and credibility of its members. STC is dedicated to improving the
competence of its members so that they may serve clients with reliability,
integrity and the highest level of professionalism.
The Society
was founded in 1976, and is governed by a Board of Directors elected
annually by the members. Its headquarters are in Fall River Mills,
California.
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STC'S
Purpose
- To further
Telecommunications consulting as a recognized profession.
- To promote
a better understanding of the role, function, and contribution
of telecommunications consultants.
- To cooperate
with industrial, technical, educational, professional and government
bodies on matters of mutual interest and concern.
- To maintain
high levels of technical competence among its members.
- To encourage
interaction between telecommunications consultants and other industry
members for the exchange of knowledge and experience.
- To publish
papers disseminating knowledge of value to telecommunications
consultants.
- To support
activities that promote the use of telecommunications consultants,
and seek new opportunities for consulting services.
- To promote
the general welfare of telecommunications consultants in a manner
consistent with applicable laws and public interest.
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A Recognized Force
The STC is a
recognized force in the telecommunications industry. Membership
is becoming an important consideration in the success and credibility
of a telecommunications consultant. STC members and the firms with
which they are affiliated represent over 1,000 professionals who
recommend the purchase of more than $1 billion of telecommunications
equipment and services each year.
Vendor
Advisory Council
The STC Vendor
Advisory Council is an important arm of the Society. An independent
group, made up of representatives of major suppliers of telecommunications
services and equipment, the Council supports STC members with up-to-date
information on their products and services.
They provide
specially edited technical reports and manuals that give STC members
valuable insight into product design, specifications, feature/benefit
relationships and client applications.
Each Vendor
Council member designates representatives to assist STC members
in obtaining pertinent information quickly, and to speed up solving
client problems.
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Legal
Assistance
The STC retains
a nationally recognized law firm in Washington, D.C. specializing
in regulatory issues concerning the telecommunications industry.
The firm supplies each member with legal interpretations and limited
legal advice pertaining to real client situations. It is an important
membership benefit.
How
The Society Benefits Consultants
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