We provide independent services to enable you to obtain best value from your investments and your suppliers.
e-Commerce
strategy
One of the most rapidly changing parts of IT is the InterNet, the
World Wide Web and all that is related. This is generally called
"e-commerce". We can assist you in this area, and by bringing to
bear the strengths of our network of associates, we can field a
very powerful team.
requirements analysis
and specification
We can help you analyse your system requirements, and draw up a
specification on which to base the development of your system.
feasibility
studies
There will usually be options when developing a system. We can
investigate the alternatives and provide you with the information
for you to make an informed decision.
system
specification
You will generally need a system specification if you are to seek
tenders for system development or if you are proposing in-house
development. In either case, we can assist in drawing up a system
specification.
project planning
If you have a complex procurement or development, you need to
manage the project. We can assist with project planning and project
management.
procurement management and
tender evaluation
If you are procuring a system, the procurement process needs to be
managed so as to identify the best offered solution and the most
suitable supplier. We can assist you with this crucial part of the
system life cycle. We are familiar with the problems faced by
suppliers, and we can help you avoid the pitfalls which arise when
you are dealing with outside suppliers for important parts of your
operation.
contract negotiation
If necessary, we can assist you with contract negotiation.
It is better to avoid problems by having a clear contract,
than to negotiate a solution when things have gone wrong.
contractor supervision and
project management
After you have placed a contract with a supplier, you need to
manage your relationship with him to ensure the success of the
development and subsequent operation. We can provide assistance
here - for example: reviewing specifications, reviewing and
witnessing acceptance tests, and managing changes.
supervision of
acceptance tests
It can, often, be difficult to decide whether the supplier has
completed properly the development work and has supplied fully all
that the contract requires. We can assist in ensuring that
acceptance tests are drawn up to check the completeness of the
supplies, and in ensuring that these tests are carried out
properly. This can't guarantee that the system will be a success,
but it greatly increases the likelihood.