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Examples:

Strategic IT looks beyond the technical problem and explores the more important questions:

  • WHY does the organization need the capability of the proposed IT system?
  • HOW does the solution fit within the long term IT strategy?
In each of the example case studies below, you will see:
  • Original focus of the problem, as the client saw it
  • Broader, strategic-level problem this represented.
  • How Mantos Consulting, Inc. helped resolve the problem.
  • Implications and benefits of the Strategic IT approach.

Recent Case Studies

Case
Number
Client
(links to client site)
Problem Summary
(Per Client)
Solution
Summary
61 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Needed to reduce cost of pilot / volunteer registration. Wanted on-line, revenue producing application to reserve hotel rooms. Developed web-based applications integrated to back-office database using Microsoft ASP. Delivered palm-based database application to provide on-site data access to officials during hot air ballooning events.
60 World's Largest Semiconductor Manufacturer New application needed to access core MFG system on legacy VMS system. Developed Microsoft DCOM object using an XML interface to allow "new" programmers to manipulate "old" systems.
59 ACC Consultants, Inc. Unable to replicate business processes for export to other markets. Documented an Operations Manual, supported by over three hundred policies and procedures under a local document control system. Procedures support a successful dental healthcare model for potential franchise with replicable, integrated IT systems, including in-field collection of clinical and billing data.
58 Access Innovations Network unusable at times, despite high T1 bandwidth availability. Assessed and documented existing network topology. Recommended Level 1 network conditioning and validation. Trained internal staff to reconfigure internal network hardware to systematically move from exclusive use of hubs to hybrid switching technology.
57 Glass Rite Needed to support new out-of-town branch and replace core scheduling software slated for retirement Assessed existing IT infrastructure versus long term plans. Engaged the company IT Support to replace and support PC, server, and network hardware. Upgraded software to supported versions. Engaged ISP to provide secure access from branch office to centralized server.
56 A/R Tracker, LLC Needed to prototype cross-platform groupware to manage tasks across corporations. Developed functional design document. Delivered a web application to track and remind people of action requests that runs on Windows, Unix, Linux, and Solaris.

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