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Systems Integration...

"Today's competitive environment has created incredible demand for integration solutions. Merging and amalgamating information across and beyond the enterprise is now a competitive mandate, requiring rapid and successful integration of technology and data...According to a recent survey by CIO Magazine, corporate information officers list integration as their top strategic priority." (Holly Hayes, IBM Software.)

Technology struggles to keep pace with integration requirements and businesses cobble together integration solutions to meet their urgent needs. Often, they find these solutions lacking in terms of scalability and flexibility. Where do you start?

It seems like the integration job is never finished. New applications are being introduced, new releases of existing applications are coming on-line. Tecmetrics can help you make decisions regarding technology, systems and application integration with an eye toward the future and the goals of your business. This starts with defining a systems architecture and infrastructure that will provide a firm foundation for your company's future. Additionally, you want technology changes to have a minimum of impact on your business in terms of downtime. Tecmetrics can assist you through the entire process, from proper product selection to the implementation plan through actual implementation to the final testing and user training.

New networking technologies must be integrated, new applications must be deployed, you must handle the growing requirements of network management with little to no increase in resources. How can you keep pace? What can you do to be more proactive in solving network problems?

  1. Build the Team - Talk to all parties that contribute to network planning and whose support you'll need in implementing changes, including end users.
  2. Set Realistic Goals - Identify your most important problems and prioritize them. Don't wait for a perfect solution to every problem. Make improvements where you can, using your prioritized list.
  3. Get the Facts - Gather hard data and base your decisions on facts rather than guesswork. As a final measure, always ask "why".
  4. Review Your Options - Once you understand the "why's" of your problems and goals, work with your team to review and discuss the most promising options.
  5. Develop a Plan - Any modification to one component of the network may affect other components. Have backups and contingency plans so you'll always be prepared.
  6. Partner Wisely - Make sure outside providers understand where you are and where you want to be. (Six steps to help you create a proactive strategy by Network Associates)