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Information Technology Strategic Plan
Some businesses need a totally new system covering all their IT components (software, computer hardware, network, communications and the internet).
We assess your IT needs and produce an IT Strategic Plan with recommended solutions for all the necessary components, including costs, benefits and specific plans for acquiring each component. The Strategic Plan also outlines the process for conversion, training, support and maintenance.
Our rigorous planning methodology eliminates the risk of choosing the wrong system and provides the information needed to proceed with confidence.
Software Acquisition or Upgrade
Some businesses need only new or upgraded application software.
We analyze needs and requirements, find application software packages, perform tests, obtain references, evaluate software companies, and make recommendations. We prepare the plan and manage the software installation, conversion, and training.
This approach ensures that the software fits your specific needs and will be installed successfully.
Application software packages cannot meet the unique requirements of some businesses and may dictate a custom software solution.
We determine your needs and requirements, design the software, and find a software developer to produce and support it. Then we will manage and coordinate the installation, conversion and training.
This minimizes the risk of ending up with software that does not work or fit your business.
Network & Hardware
Design
Some businesses have the right application software
but their hardware and network don’t meet their needs.
We analyze requirements, propose alternatives, and make recommendations,
including all components of computer hardware, network and related software
with costs, time-frame for installation and a network/hardware firm to
install and support it.
Through this service, we can provide a computer hardware/network solution
at the best possible cost.
Internet and E-Commerce Strategy
This service is geared to businesses that need an internet/e-commerce presence or would like to upgrade or improve their current one.
We review needs, requirements and options and recommend a strategy, including objectives, site design, site developer, costs, benefits and projected future growth.
We design and build web sites that help our clients meet their goals. We strive to build web sites that load quickly, are easy to use, and are search engine accessible. Some examples:
Amenities Home Design produces silk accessories for gift shops:www.amenitieshome.com
Chicago Pastel Painters is an art society for artists who work in the pastel medium:
www.chicagopastelpainters.org
CSP Plus Computers is a computer store in Chicago providing pc repair, printer repair and data recovery:
www.csppc.com
Jessica Fine is an artist in Chicago who works in pastel and oil:
www.jessicafine.com
George Fischer is a comtemporary artist in Texas:
www.geofischer.com
University of Chicago Track Club:
www.uctc.org
The artwork of Joe Vangsness:
www.joevangsness.com
Systems Support
Some businesses have appropriate software, hardware
and networks but are uncomfortable managing all of the components.
We monitor your systems on a regular basis to provide system reliability,
security and integrity. Through this service we respond to problems, provide
support and manage hardware and software upgrades. We suggest maintenance
and replacement schedules as appropriate. As new technologies and options
become available or applicable, we suggest them for consideration.
In some instances, businesses lack the time, experience or skills to manage specific projects to implement parts of the overall IT strategy.
We develop a project plan with resources, estimates and time-frames. We then manage and coordinate the resources using standard project management practices.