The document discusses strategies for IT companies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that during the pandemic, virtual meetings replaced most in-person meetings between IT companies and clients. It also found that while clients are communicating more with IT companies, many feel their needs are not being understood. The document recommends that IT companies emphasize empathy, expand support services, rethink messages to be more relevant, and create partnerships to address changing client needs. It suggests long-term strategies like developing an omnichannel strategy, creating service-led interactions, and focusing on human-centric reputation. Short-term strategies include leveraging telecommunications, optimizing operations, prioritizing investments in areas like data and partnerships, and generating cash through