Successful system integrators display common traits and practices. Whether you are a system integrator (SI) or an end-user, knowing the qualities that make a SI successful can really make a difference in your business.
First, let’s define the term. A SI is an enterprise that takes an end-user’s requirement for a piece of equipment, determines what components are needed to meet the requirements, constructs an assembly that combines the components correctly, and adds some value through programming the application requirements. While the SI does innovate and to some limited extent experiment, most do not invent or provide R&D services. Of course, there are exceptions where certain system integrators will tackle some R&D if it’s relevant to a potential project for them.