Why Our Partner Ecosystem Is Our Greatest Asset

Better together and unified towards a single goal.

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"What technology does CBT manufacture?"

The answer is simple: None.  And it's our greatest asset.

We don't write software code.

We don't design, build, and maintain hardware. 

We don't have a proprietary platform to push or quarterly sales targets to hit on specific products.

And that's exactly why our clients trust us to guide their digital transformation journeys.

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The Problem with Single-Vendor Solutions

Most technology companies want to sell you just THEIR hardware and/or software.

They follow a predictable playbook:

• Develop impressive technology
• Create compelling demos
• Train sales teams to position that technology as the answer to every challenge
• Push prospects toward their specific solution, regardless of fit

The result?

Organizations end up with technology that looked great in the demo but doesn't integrate with existing systems or solve their actual operational challenges.

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The Digital Sherpa Difference: Right Combinations, Not Single Products

Our approach starts with a fundamental question: What operational challenge are you trying to solve?

Notice we don't ask, "Which of our products interests you?" Because we don't have products to sell.

Instead, we guide you to the RIGHT combinations of hardware and software that solve YOUR specific challenges.

How We Built Our Greatest Asset

We've built an ecosystem of world-class partners who trust us to:

• Represent their technology honestly and accurately
• Implement their solutions effectively and comprehensively
• Recommend their products only when they're the right fit for client challenges
• Integrate their technology with complementary solutions for maximum impact

While we are "product agnostic," we work with partners who have proven their worth and value in real-world industrial applications.

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Why Proven Partners Matter

Objective Technology Evaluation We're not incentivized to push specific brands. Our recommendations are based entirely on what solves YOUR challenges most effectively using combinations of proven technologies.

Best-of-Breed Integration Your operational challenges likely require multiple technologies working together. Our partner ecosystem lets us combine the best hardware and software solutions rather than forcing you into a single vendor's limited offerings.

Honest Implementation Guidance We'll tell you when a technology isn't ready for your environment, when a different combination makes more sense, or when you should wait for better solutions to emerge.

Proven Track Record Our partners aren't just vendors we work with – they're technology providers whose solutions have demonstrated real-world value in industrial environments.

Real-World Impact: Partner Integration in Action

Consider a recent client engagement with a Fortune 500 transportation company. They initially approached us wanting "Connected Worker technology."

A single-vendor approach would have demonstrated one company's technology product and called it complete.

Our Digital Sherpa approach was different:

Through our comprehensive discovery process, we learned their real challenge wasn't just remote assistance – it was reducing vehicle downtime through faster, more accurate diagnostics.

The solution combined proven partners:

• RealWear smart glasses for hands-free documentation
• Additional combined hardware from Inspectron expanding the hardware capabilities
• Integration software to connect with their existing maintenance management system
• Custom training programs designed for technician adoption

The result: $1.5M+ annual savings through combinations of hardware and software they never would have discovered with single-vendor procurement.

No single partner could have delivered this comprehensive solution. But our ecosystem of proven partners made it possible.

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Introducing Our Partner Spotlight Series

Every Friday we'll be highlighting the incredible technology companies we're privileged to work with. You'll learn:

• How we evaluate and select strategic partners based on proven value
• What makes each partnership unique and valuable for specific challenges
• Real-world applications where their hardware and software deliver exceptional results
• How different partners' solutions integrate to solve complex operational challenges

But here's what won't change: We'll continue recommending partner solutions only when they're the right combination for your specific operational needs.

The Foundation of Our Greatest Asset

Our partner ecosystem represents strategic relationships built on:

Mutual Trust: Partners know we represent their technology honestly and implement it effectively.

Proven Value: Each partner has demonstrated real-world success in industrial applications

Complementary Expertise: Partners bring unique capabilities that enhance our comprehensive approach

Integration Focus: Relationships designed for combining solutions, not just selling individual products

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Your Technology Transformation Partner

The next time a technology vendor asks, "Which of our solutions interests you?" consider asking a different question: "How do you ensure you're recommending the RIGHT combination of solutions for MY specific challenges?"

If they can't provide a compelling answer, you might need a Digital Sherpa who works with proven partners instead.

Ready to experience partner-ecosystem guidance? Our Quickstart discovery process helps identify the right combinations of hardware and software for YOUR operational challenges – leveraging our greatest asset: proven partners who deliver real results.

Because the best technology isn't the coolest individual product or the biggest marketing budget. It's the right combination of proven solutions that actually solve your problems and deliver measurable results.

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