Information Technology
Our Information Technology specialists assist our clients to understand and to access technology solutions that drive business improvement. For many, technology is an integral part of the delivery of their products and services, while for others it is a tool used in their own processes.
We provide:
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Strategic Plans for IT investment that align with overall business strategy
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Business information systems scoping, product evaluation and implementation management, including financial/accounting systems and databases
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Information system security and control - Backup/Restore, Disaster Recovery Plans
The core services are outlined below:
IT Strategic Planning
It is often said that there is a general need for increased use and application of technology within business. The problem is many business owners and managers don’t know exactly where to start and as such are often looking for assistance and leadership in the acquisition, implementation and use of such technologies.
We assist you to understand the strategic posture of your business, identify major issues and opportunities for IT improvement and establish a strategic direction and foundation for its continuous development and improvement within your business.
Our methodology is built on ensuring that the strategic direction for Information Technology and related systems supports the overall direction, objectives and activities of the business as identified in the strategic planning process. We help management understand the opportunities for process improvement, cost effectiveness and competitive advantage to be gained from improvements to the technology infrastructure adopted within their organisation.
Issues such as poor information flow, duplication of effort, inefficient processes and systems are identified and a recommended plan of action provided. Beginning with an initial questionnaire, followed by a detailed review of all business systems and processes our report recommends actions which determines a way forward.
E-Business Solutions
Appropriately applied to your business, the Internet and e-Commerce can have a number of benefits including cost savings in doing business, increased penetration into a wider marketplace and extending your core business.
Encompassing both the supply and customer side of the business as well as the support activities from within the business, our specialists can assist in defining and implementing a tailored e-Business solution.
IT Risk Assessment and Assurance
This product assesses the data management within businesses including backup/restore procedures, virus scan adequacy, password security, disaster recovery plan and data warehousing processes to name a few.
Our IT specialists will assist you to:
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Ensure sufficient protection measures over systems and data exist within your business
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Minimise the risk of system failure
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Provide adequate assurance to the owners/board that in the event of system failure, recovery procedures exist that minimises economic loss to the business.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
Disaster recovery is becoming an increasingly important aspect of business computing. As devices, systems and networks become ever more complex, there are simply more things that can go wrong. Any interruption of service or loss of data can have serious financial impact, whether directly or through loss of customer confidence.
Appropriate plans vary greatly from one business to another and the work involved in developing a disaster recovery plan can be tedious and time consuming. Our team will assist you in developing a disaster recovery plan that defines the resources, actions, tasks and data required to manage the business recovery process in the event of a business interruption.
The plan is designed to assist in restoring the business process within the stated disaster recovery goals.
We ensure the recovery plan becomes a living document in the business that changes as your business changes. Hopefully you will never have to put the plan into place. But if disaster strikes, at least you will be prepared and will have the ability to resume business operations quickly and effectively.
Systems Technology Diagnostics
Our Systems Technology Diagnostics review is a detailed review of processes and systems operating within the business. It seeks to not only review the identified system for control weakness, efficiency and effectiveness but also seeks to advise on the various process improvement and available and appropriate technologies to support these processes.
The management reporting system of the business is also considered during such a review. The review considers whether the accounting systems in place adequately monitor the performance of the business, and ascertains if the information made available from that system is provided on a timely basis to aid in the decision making process. Internal controls are reviewed to ensure the business assets are appropriately safeguarded.
In today's economic climate, many businesses are neglecting to maintain tight processing and integrity controls over their computer environment/operations. This exposes them to an unnecessary risk.
Our review process also professionally appraises the technology environment paying particular attention to such areas as security, data processing and file maintenance.
Our services seek to examine:
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Opportunity for process improvement
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Systems being used
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Security
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File maintenance
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Data input and output controls
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Installations and upgrading procedures
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Reporting requirements
The assessments are modular to allow them to be quickly adapted to meet individual requirements. At the completion of the review, we issue a comprehensive report, which not only details the problems identified but also establishes a step-by-step plan to both improve the process and overcome and rectify the exposure/risks identified.
Finally, we meet with management and the employees concerned to ensure all are aware of the changes required and to assign responsibility for completion of the tasks identified.
Project Management
Managed change is one of the keys to successful growth and when change is required additional knowledge, experience and skills are necessary.
Lawler Project Management resources can assist with a variety of consulting services to assess, plan and implement technology projects in businesses using special project teams, a streamlined, structured methodology and standardised tools which produce a set of project deliverables.
We provide high quality project management services to our clients that will meet their expectations for quality, costs and time. We find ways to develop and deliver consistently quality solutions on time and within budget.
We can provide project management services in the following areas:
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Opportunity and feasibility analysis
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Requirements development
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Vendor selection
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Implementation planning
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Implementation management
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Performance monitoring and assessment
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Web technologies
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Local Area Networking (LANs) and Wide Area Networking (WAN’s)
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Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
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Workflow automation
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Business system data modelling and design
For further information contact Director Steve Meyn:
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