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Industry-Focused IT Firm Increases Capacity With Better Project Planning
BMA Software specializes in business software solutions for wholesale durable-goods distributors but needed a rigorous project methodology to help reduce problems during implementations. The company adopted the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology and tailored it to fit the specific needs of its customer base. To date, BMA Software has completed seven projects by using the methodology, with another 25 projects in progress. The Sure Step methodology helps BMA Software in the sales process by giving customers more confidence in the implementation. In addition, the company can promise more streamlined implementations by specifically defining roles and responsibilities and can handle a greater number of projects with the same amount of resources due to better planning.
91 days ago by MicrosoftManufacturer Saves $300,000 by Moving to Scalable, Hosted Online Services
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a U.S.$1 billion global provider of manufacturing equipment and services. The company's employees rely on up-to-date messaging technology to conduct business with partners and customers around the world. Barry-Wehmiller wanted to upgrade to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 e-mail messaging and collaboration software. However, in light of tough global economic conditions and a corporate culture that promotes a "Lean" organization, the IT department re-evaluated the cost of deploying an on-premises solution. Instead, Barry-Wehmiller chose Microsoft Online Services to deliver all the scalability, security, and functionality the company needs for desktop and mobile e-mail. The hosted communications and collaboration solution saved Barry-Wehmiller $200,000 in hardware and infrastructure costs, as well as another $100,000 on an archiving solution.
137 days ago by MicrosoftIntegrated Lifecycle of IT Services in a Cloud Environment
Virtualized Service models are now emerging and redefining the way information technology is delivered to end users. Current research is focused on specific pieces like service discovery, composition etc. There is no holistic view of what would constitute a lifecycle of virtualized services delivered on a cloud environment. This paper proposes an integrated methodology that covers the entire service lifecycle. It has divided the IT service lifecycle on the cloud into five phases of requirements, discovery, negotiation, composition, and consumption.
156 days ago by university of marylandMaturing Deployment Methodology Yields Streamlined Windows 7 Deployment
The goal for the Windows 7 deployment was to make it very easy for users to self-install the operating system. This paper explains how MSIT uses key new technologies to achieve Windows 7 deployment goals with minimal disruption to end users. To create images, MSIT takes advantage of Windows Update, a task sequencer, multiple images, token activation, and the User State Migration Tool.
168 days ago by MicrosoftAPINI Project Management
The requirement of using project management methods is a necessary condition to succeed within the dimensions of time, finance, functionality and quality. Nevertheless, in addition to the management methods, it is crucial to use tools supporting the project management and documenting its progress. This publication presents APINI project management functionality, which supports planning, executing and controlling projects based on Prince2 management methods.
177 days ago by Verax SystemsPetrobras Well Drilling Services Unit Improves Project Management Efficiency
Petrobras wanted to manage nearly 40 projects simultaneously, while avoiding financial and human resource waste and accelerate project response time and increase precision of short-, mid-, and long-term demand simulations in order to increase the capacity of simultaneous oil well construction, without increasing costs. The challenge was to reduce material stock and idle skilled labor and equipment and improve the quality of project management information. Petrobras worked with Oracle Certified Advantage Partner Verano Engenharia e Sistemas to implement Oracle's Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.
198 days ago by OracleJordan, Jones & Goulding Standardizes Project Delivery Processes and Increases Profitability
Jordan, Jones & Goulding (JJG) wanted to automate the request for information (RFI), contract management, and scheduling processes for all projects and improve communication with contractors and accelerates approval processes via clear submittal processing and tracking. The challenge was to improve system stability and productivity, while reducing system cost. JJG implemented Oracle's Primavera Contract Management to determine submittal status at any given time, ensure it has adequate resources in place to review all submittals, and respond to contractors within 30 days and enabled two people to handle more than 90% of all contractor submittals - typically 500 to 600 submittals for each project.
229 days ago by OracleMomentum Webcast: Microsoft Online Services (Part 3 of 4): Online Services Administration (Level 200)
The Microsoft Business Productivity Online Services Suite provides organizations with unprecedented flexibility and scalability in the deployment of enterprise-grade communications and collaboration capabilities. The presenter of this webcast highlights the value of Microsoft Online Services to the business today and in the future. The attendee of this webcast will gain a deep understanding of the IT administration experience and an appreciation of the security and reliability built into Microsoft Online Services. This webcast shows how one can leverage these services quickly and cost effectively to drive business results today.
329 days ago by MicrosoftData Center Projects: Project Management
In data center design/build projects, flaws in project management and coordination are a common - but unnecessary - cause of delays, expense, and frustration. This paper presents a framework for project management roles and relationships that is understandable, comprehensive, and adaptable to any size project.
344 days ago by American Power Conversion (APC)Transform Requirements into Design - And Make It Look Easy
Making business goals a reality is tough, thankless work. It's not easy to translate business requirements into technical specifications while redesigning existing systems to work with new systems. And without the right tools, seeing the business goals come to life can be a confusing, time-consuming and painful mess.
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