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 I.T. Services Offered (see details at end)

 
   
 - Computerized Accounting Setup, Implementation and Maintenance request more info
 - Network Management, Security and Design request more info
 - Project Mangagement (I.T./I.S.) request more info
 - Risk & System Assessment request more info
 -  Security and Disaster Recovery request more info
 - I.T. Strategy Planning request more info
 - System Assessment (Hardware & Software Audits) request more info
 - Program & Project Management request more info
 - Application / Software Development request more info
 - Remote Cameras Security (Over High Speed Internet lines) request more info
 - Email, Messaging and Backup Solutions request more info
 - Time Keeping Management Services request more info
 - Deployment of Server Services request more info
 - Web Hosting, Design and Maintenance request more info
 - Point of Sales Solutions request more info
 - Digital Warehouse Inventory Control request more info
          
   

 For those who want to dig a little deeper...

 
 

The following is a listing for some of our business and technology capabilities

 
 

 

 
Network Infrastructure

 

Provides assessment, standards definition, implementation, management, and support focused on enterprise  architecture, server, data storage, Internet Connectivity, security and desktop services.

 
 

NETWORK SOLUTION DEFINITION

 
  Determine data network solutions that will effectively support business needs through:  
    Strategic Technology Planning
    Assessment of current Network Architecture
    Business Requirements Development and Analysis
    Data Network Design & Engineering
    Automated Management & Monitoring Tools (Open View, SMS, etc.)
    Windows 2000 Upgrades with Active Directory Services
    Mobile Remote User Access
     
  NETWORK SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION & SUPPORT  
 

Implement secure. reliable and scalable enterprise data networks (LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranets, etc.) centered on meeting business and technical  requirements through:

   

   

Network Solution Development & Implememtation

   

Network Performance Monitoring & Tuning

    Network Systems Administration (e.g., Network Connectivity, Dialup Support, Third Party Connectivity)
    On going Network Management (On-Site, Off-Site, Outsourced, and Staffing)
     
 

NETWORK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 
 

Evaluate and develop recommendations in improving methods for supporting data networks through:

 
    Network Capability, Capacity and Security Assessments
    Policies & Procedures Reviews
    Enterprise Standards Devlopment
    Process & Practice Audits
    Backup & Recovery Audits
    backup & Recovery Strategy Development
    Root Cause Diagnostics
    Business Continuance Planning
    Disaster Recovery Planning
     
 

HELP DESK DEFINITION & SUPPORT

 
 

Provide Evaluation as well as on-going support & management capabilities through:

 
    Problem Management, Process Analysis and Engineering
    Performance Measurement and Reporting Definition
    Help Desk Monitoring  and Reporting Tools Implementation
    Service Level Agreements, Process Definition and Documentation
    Help Desk Management & Staffing (On-Site, Off-Site or Outsourced)
     
PROGRAM & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

 

Provides management, support and training services associated with program and project management, and program office solutions.  Our senior consultants are also able to provide IT strategy and direction setting, organization performance/transformation, and interim organization management services

 
 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

 
 

Provide direct full lifecycle management of projects and programs as well as project administrative services through the use of the following knowledge areas:

 
    Integration Management
    Scope Management
    Time Management
    Cost Management
    Human Resource Management
    Quality Management
    Communications Management
    Risk Management
    Procurement Management
     
 

SUPPORT SERVICES

 
 

Provide consulting expertise regarding best practices in project and program management to organizations through:

 
    Project and Program Office Design and Implementation (including supporting processes)
    Project and Program Oversight
    Organization Initiative Inventory and Analysis
    Project and Program Assessment
    Project and Program Crisis Resolution and Recovery
     
 

TRAINING SERVICES

 
 

Provide guidance and support for enhancing the capabilities of project and program managers through:

 
    Project and Program Manager Competency Assessment and Training
    Project and Program Manager Mentoring and Coaching
    Project Manager Certification Assistance
     
 

ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE AND TRANSFORMATION SVCS

 
 

Provide guidance and support for assisting IT organizations in becoming highly effective and responsive through:

 
    Values and Culture Definition
    Strategic Direction Setting
    Technology and Business Alignment Analysis
    Organization Capability Determination
    Organization Change Management
    Organization Restructuring
    Cultural Values Assessment
     
 

PROCESS PERFORMANCE SERVICES

 
 

Provide analysis capabilities to determine operational and tactical improvement in business work flow and organizational effectiveness through:

 
    Process Analysis and Improvement Implementation
    Best Practices Determination and Analysis
    Performance Metrics Definition and Rollout
     
SECURITY & DISASTER RECOVERY

 

 

Provides security assessment, vulnerability testing, and intervention capabilities designed to improve and/or monitor network security. Our experienced consultants can advise, lead, and manage business continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts. Highly specialized security consultants  computer forensics, litigation data retrieval, expert witness testimony, and research services.

 
 

ENTERPRISE SECURITY

 
 

Provides a comprehensive suite of security services to meet a company's growing security needs through:

 
    Policies and Procedures Review and Development
    Security Assessment
    Network Vulnerability Testing (external and internal)
    Penetration Testing + eCommerce Security Audit
    Security Architecture Review
    Web Application Security Review
    Independent Verification and Validation
    Incident Response
    Risk Assessment
    System Hardening
    Firewall Integration and Deployment
    Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
    Strong Authentication
    Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
    URL and Content Filtering
    Anti-Virus/Anti-Vandal
    Computer Forensics
    Expert Witness
     
  DISASTER RECOVERY  
  Provides consultation services to help company's plan, develop, and test disaster recovery strategies for their business critical technology through:  
    Disaster Recovery Plan Review and Development
    Business Risk Assessment
    Disaster Recovery Feasibility Studies and Options
    Testing and Improvement Review
     
  BUSINESS RESUMPTION  
  Provides consultation services to assist company's plan, develop, and test business resumption strategies for recovering critical business processes in the event of a disaster or disruption.  
     

 

   
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

 

 

 

Provides business requirements definition, application architecture, development, testing, and deployment services for custom business applications or the customization of packaged software products. Programming skills include both legacy and industry standard languages. Highly specialize consultants provide implementation and support services for enterprise software applications like PeopleSoft and Seibel.  
  BUSINESS SOLUTION DEFINITION  
  Determine focused solutions that will effectively support business needs through:  
    Business and Work Flow Process Analysis
    Business Requirements Definition
    Solution Approach Determination
     
  TECHNICAL SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION  
  Implement scalable enterprise solutions utilizing web, client/server, and mainframe environments centered on meeting business and technical requirements through:  
    Application Architecture Analysis and Design
    Package Software Selection + Solution Design and Documentation
    Software Development, Testing, Deployment, and Documentation
    Purchased Solutions Integration
    Security Issues Analysis, Audits, and Recommendations
     
 

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

 
 

Evaluate and develop recommendations in improving application development environment through

 
    Application Development and Testing Tools Selection
    Development Process and Methodology Evaluation
    Application Support Environment Improvement Analysis
     
DATA-TO-KNOWLEGDE MANAGEMENT

 

 

Provides data warehousing and database services including the analysis, design, development, and implementation of corporate/business unit data marts and data transformation solutions. Data integrity, report generation, and data query scripting services are also available.

 
 

DATABASE SERVICES

 
      Installation and Database Upgrade Services
      Storage allocation and Database Sizing
      Database Structure and Infrastructure modifications.
    User and Security Management
    Performance Management and Query optimization
    Backup and Recovery Strategies
    Data Replication and Data Loading Strategies
    Service Level Agreement (SLA) Database Support
    Back-End Database Development
    Front-End Database Application Development
     
 

DATA WAREHOUSING

 
 

Transform disparate corporate data into meaningful information and actionable business decisions through:

 
    Needs Analysis and Strategic Planning
    Data Integration and Transformation Services (ETL)
    End user Reporting strategies
    End User Data Delivery Tools Expertise (OLAP Tools)
    Data Modeling Services (OLAP, ROLAP, MOLAP, OLTP)
    Full Life Cycle Data Mart and Data Warehousing Project Management
    Data Mart Development
    Meta Data Management
    Data Distribution Strategies

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