Trade Organization Challenges
Trade organizations and associations face a unique challenge: they need enterprise-level technology to serve their members, but often lack the resources for a full-time IT department. The Real Estate Council found themselves in exactly this position.
The Challenge
As a prominent Dallas real estate trade organization, The Real Estate Council needed technology that worked reliably for their staff and members. But without dedicated IT staff, they faced:
- Technology distractions pulling leadership away from core mission
- Capital equipment expenses straining their budget
- Uncertainty about technology decisions and investments
- Support gaps when issues arose
Finding the Right Partner
The Real Estate Council needed more than just IT support—they needed a true partner who could own their technology challenges completely. They found that partner in GXA.
Strategic Guidance
GXA provides the strategic IT leadership that a full-time CIO would offer, including:
- Technology roadmap development
- Cloud migration planning
- Budget optimization
- Vendor management
Day-to-Day Excellence
Beyond strategy, GXA handles all the daily technology needs:
- Responsive support for staff
- Proactive maintenance and monitoring
- Security and compliance management
- User training and onboarding
Financial Benefits
The partnership delivered real financial results:
- Monthly cost savings through optimized operations
- Eliminated capital equipment purchases
- Predictable IT budgeting
- Improved staff productivity
Peace of Mind
Today, The Real Estate Council’s leadership can focus entirely on serving their members. As Linda McMahon puts it, they’ve got “a partner taking care of technology. That’s enormous peace of mind.”
Technology is no longer a worry—it’s simply handled.