"Success
together through excellence"
office: 212.319.1903
Services:
Business Solution Delivery
In today's world, companies need to implement complete
operational solutions as quickly and cost effectively as
possible. The use of off-the-shelf, packaged business
solutions is growing exponentially. The catch is, however,
that when the need arises to get a packaged solution, most
organizations do not have the staff with the specialized
skill sets and experience readily available to do so.
Advantageware has done this many times, with numerous
packaged and customized software solutions. Over the
years, we have developed our own methodology that ensures
success.
Delivering a total solution is a
multi-phased effort requiring the coordination of internal
and external resources and the expertise to know what
questions to ask and how to establish testing and turn-over
criteria that fulfills the business requirements. To ensure
success, we typically divide this effort into six (6)
phases, each with its own milestones and deliverables.
- Project Management
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Process Reengineering
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Business Requirements
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Advantageware has assisted clients in the development and
management of many large scale, mission critical
projects. Advantageware first develops a detailed project
plan identifying all the work to be performed, along with
the required time, resources, and costs. All premises and
assumptions, milestones, and risks are included in the plan.
All status reported in done in context of the plan. Impact
analysis is performed as status is gathered and published as
part of the project status reporting process.
The project plan is modified and republished at the start of
each project phase so that all involved get a current
picture of the project.
In addition, we have performed project audits of current
projects to determine status and recommend a course of
action. Many of our clients have found that
engaging a third
party enables issues to be presented and their resolution
expedited.
When performing Process Reengineering,
Advantageware follows
a very structured work approach using a variety of
proprietary methodologies and tools. We assess current
processes and determine if they add value for customers and
the business; develop an "as-is" process model of how
processes currently work; create a "to-be" process model of
the future enterprise based on best practices benchmarking,
process redesign, etc.; based on a gap analysis of "as-is"
and "to-be," establish a transition plan to attain the
future enterprise; implement the vision.
Advantageware performs a structured study during which the
exact business requirements are documented and analyzed. The
requirements contain definitions of business goals and
objectives, function, process, data model, constraints, and
known risks. This information is used as part of the
software package evaluation.
Using the Business Requirements, a review of available
software solutions (packages, SAAS, etc.) is performed. A
formal RFP is written and a scoring model is created. Each
appropriate software product is reviewed and analyzed
according to the RFP's review process and scoring criteria.
A top list is created and further analysis is performed.
This may include reference visits, a "package prototype"
challenge where (if possible) some of the required
functionality is demonstrated with limited live data,
financial reviews, etc. Advantageware also reviews the
package's architecture to assess its impact on the client's
current and planned architectural infrastructure.
The results are documented and reviewed. Recommendations are
formulated and presented in the form of a report and
executive presentation. Advantageware takes care to make
sure that all the costs and risks are identified.
Advantageware develops and performs training for reengineered processes and customized software applications. We first develop training strategy and related plans that will enable the training to be successful in the client's culture and environment. As part of this, a training evaluation study is perform to determine who needs what training and what type of training should be given. We include classroom, web-based, and individual training. Based upon the type of training that is to be developed, related training materials are developed in the appropriate media. We then conduct the training according to the training plan. In many cases, we do "train-the-trainer" so as to ensure knowledge transfer within the client's organization.
Advantageware is prepared to supply resources to support the
solution roll out according to the client's roll out plan.
We provide Help-Desk support, training, equipment
preparation, and conversion/ migration staff augmentation,
and work force supplementation.
Advantageware
is prepared to work with clients on a total
project or resource supplementation basis. If you are
interest in finding out more about our services or if you
have a project in mind, call us at
212.319.1903.
Specialties
• Business Solution Delivery
(Internal or 3rd Party)
• Compliance
• Data Auditing
• Data Protection (Confidential
and Regulated)
• Data Quality
• Proprietary Software
• Special Engagements
• Subject Matter Experts