cogent company overview.11292009
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Overview of Cogent Company. Cogent is a consulting firm based in Dallas with Offices in Chicago and Oklahoma City. Learn about our Microsoft-based consulting practice.TRANSCRIPT
COGENT COMPANY OVERVIEW
Who We Are
What We Do
What We Have Done
Who Is Cogent Company?
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• Founded on the premise that:
• Microsoft’s Office server and productivity tools would be revolutionary in the enterprise application space.
• Client service should involve more than just providing a good hourly rate, but rather should focus on delivering value fast and continuously.
Dallas-based technology and management consulting firm…
• Industry-recognized expertise in Microsoft and related enterprise technologies
• Experience advising client executives and implementing enterprise-class applications in multiple industries and client sizes.
Team brings unique experience to the table…
• Whether client serving, recruiting, or developing business, Cogent strives for excellence in every aspect of our business.
• Unique engagement model that helps Cogent become a steward of our client’s resources (people, process, and technology)
A unique approach…
What Services Do We Offer?
Custom Application Development Services
User Experience Data Management Software DevelopmentService Oriented Architecture
and Systems Integration
Productivity Services
Decision Services (BI/LI)
Communication and Collaboration
Enterprise Content Management
Enterprise SearchEnterprise Project
ManagementUnified
Communication
Core Infrastructure Services
Identity and Access Management
Security and Networking
Data Protection and Recovery
IT Management and Security
Desktop, Device, and Server Management
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Framework for DiscussionIntegration of Frameworks Gets Us to Infrastructure Optimization
• Technology sequencing framework to build Infrastructure for a People Ready Business
• Maps IT to business needs
• Drive cost reduction, security & efficiency gains
• Backed by analysts
• Provide guidance and best practices for step-by-step implementation
Basic Standardized Advanced Dynamic
Basic Standardized Advanced Dynamic
Basic Standardized Advanced Dynamic
Application Platform
Business Productivity
Core
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Core Infrastructure Optimization Model
Basic Standardized Rationalized Dynamic
Identity and Access ManagementManage Identities and Access to Resources * Protect Identities
Desktop, Device, and Server ManagementManage Desktops and Mobile Devices * Deploy Applications
Security and NetworkingProtect Information * Protect Infrastructure * Provide Access to Resources
Data Protection and RecoveryProvide Backup * Protect Information * Recover Data Quickly
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Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization Model
Basic Standardized Rationalized Dynamic
Unified Communications & CollaborationFrom: Basic e-mail & phone, with ad-hoc teaming
To: Secure unified business communications & collaboration beyond firewall
Enterprise Content ManagementFrom: Content on files shares & poor discoverability
To: Federated documents & records mgmt with integrated search capabilities
Business IntelligenceFrom: Data silos & manual analysis
To: Real-time, strategy-driven closed loop analysis
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Application Platform Infrastructure Optimization Model
Basic Standardized Rationalized Dynamic
User ExperienceMove from no UX awareness to proactive collaboration of design and development
SOA and Business ProcessMove from disconnected applications and services to SOA and adaptive business processes
Data ManagementMove from managing disparate data silos to a scalable, integrated data management platform
DevelopmentMove from ad hoc development on legacy systems to modern, team development throughout the SDLC
Business IntelligenceMove from data silos and manual analysis to real-time and closed loop analysis
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How Do We Work?
QuickStart Series
Business Value Accelerator
Managed Content Portal
Business Process Automation
Collaboration and Search
Rapid Collaboration (CorasWorks)
Microsoft Packaged Services
Desktop Deployment Planning Services
Exchange Deployment Planning Services
SharePoint Deployment Planning Service
Office Business Value Planning Service
Microsoft Online Services Advisory Program
Toolkits
PMO Toolkit
Requirements Management Toolkit
Accelerators
SharePoint Development Accelerator
Office Business Application (OBA)
Integration Accelerator
Infrastructure Optimization Accelerator
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What Have We Done?
Client Firm Solution Technologies Cogent Solutions
Fortune 50 wireless telecommunications firm
Implement PMO for integration of billing and customer care systems for largest wireless merger.
• Microsoft Project 2003• Microsoft SharePoint 2003
Cogent PMO Toolkit
Fortune 50 financial services firm
Customize Microsoft Outlook and integrate to third party CRM system and processes.
• Microsoft Office 2003 Cogent Office ApplicationIntegration Accelerator
Fortune 50 software firm
Customize SharePoint to manage channel sales process.
Microsoft SharePoint 2007 • Cogent SharePoint Development Accelerator
Fortune 500 real estate services firm
Implement reporting system on legacy operations systems and processes.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 • Cogent PMO Toolkit• Cogent Requirements
Management Toolkit
Global direct marketing service agency
Develop image selection application and integrate digital asset management system. Implement web site design.
Microsoft SharePoint PortalServer 2007
Cogent SharePoint Development Accelerator
Regional Health Insurance Firm
Develop and deploy content management system and integrate 3rd
party applications.
• Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2007
• CorasWorks Suite
• Cogent Business Value Accelerator
• Cogent Requirements Management Toolkit
• Cogent SharePoint Development Accelerator
National Specialty Hospital
Deploy IT governance process and system.
• Microsoft Project Server 2003• Microsoft SharePoint 2003
• Cogent Business Value Accelerator
• Cogent PMO Toolkit
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Cogent Thinking
•Office 2003 Programming: Real World Applications
•Pro ASP.NET 2.0 Website Programming
•Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO
Books
• 5 Business Reasons for Adopting the Windows Platform - CIO.COM
•Easy Time & Billing with SharePoint, Outlook, & Excel (and VSTO tool) - Devx.com
•Repurpose SharePoint Services Data Using Excel's Spreadsheet XML - Devx.com
•Outlook the Way You Want It—Build Custom Outlook GUIs with WinForms & VSTO - Devx.com
•Create a Sales Dashboard using Excel, InfoPath and VSTO 2005 - Devx.com
•VSTO's Outlook Integration Makes Building Managed Add-ins A Snap - Devx.com
•An Office Developer's Timesaver: Using VSTO 2005 to Integrate Excel and Access - Devx.com
Articles (call for links)
•Business System Builder
•Office Developer
•Simple Talk
Blogs (call for links)
•Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business: Adjunct Faculty; Guest Lecturer, IT and Operations Management.
•University of North Texas: Guest Lecturer in College of Business Administration and English Department; Advisory Board, College of Business Administration, Information Technology & Decision Sciences Department
Academics
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IMPROVE MY BUSINESSES PRODUCTIVITY!
Cogent Business Value Planning Services
Primary Finding: Internal Adoption of information worker platforms isinhibited by cultural issues, i.e. People and Process
Trends and Issues in Technology Adoption
Issue Result
New information worker technologies are deployed in a legacy context as tools/products
Low chance of adoption: Not visible on desktop, Not visible to users.
Little effort focused on integrating tools to solve a specific business problem
Tools not integrated into business processes will often be ignored
Capabilities are not actively marketed to the business
Business is not aware of the potential and therefore not driven to adopt
Absence of a business case for specific solutions or overall strategy.
Executive or BU management not aware of the tangible benefits and therefore no push to adopt
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Unlock the 2007 Office System with Cogent’s Adoption Planning Services
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Cogent-led Engagements to design an Office System solution to improve a specific business process or workflow
Develop a formal Business Case for the proposed solution to justify the initiative
Develop a detailed Adoption & Implementation plan
Workshops will be either 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 days in length
Can be funded through Microsoft Software Assurance benefits
Solution Workshop Components and Participants
Strategy Briefing Solution WorkshopSolution Engagement/
Implementation
Strategy Briefing
Follow-Up
Workshop Preparation
Meeting
Conduct Workshop
Workshop Follow-Up
Solution
Workshop
Components
• Cogent Company• Client Lead / Liaison
• Cogent Company• Client Lead / Liaison• Client Subject Matter
Experts (SMEs)
• Cogent• Client Lead / Liaison• Client Engagement
Team (CET)• Client SMEs
• Cogent• Client Lead / Liaison
Participants
• Complete Solution Workshop Discovery Questionnaire
• Narrow Problem Areas and Workshop Scope
• Identify and Review Relevant Client Documentation and Materials
• Document and Analyze As-Is Process
• Develop To-Be Solution Design
• Develop Deliverables
• Review and Refine Deliverables as Necessary
• Launch Solution Engagement
Activities
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Solution Workshop DeliverablesDeliverables Description
Current State Analysis
Review, documentation, and analysis of the way a process is currently performed
Future State Analysis
Develop a revised and improved business process utilizing 2007 Office System Solution
Business Case Develop a cost / benefit analysis and case for proposed process change, including key performance indicator improvement and multi-year cash flow analysis
Adoption &Implementation Plan
Guidance on resources required, solutionowners, risk mitigation, task sequencing, change management, and communication required to implement the proposed solution
Deliverable / Proposal
Proposal to implement developed solution, including summary of current state, future state, and business case analyses
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$30.0
$40.0
$50.0
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Estimated 3-Year Cumulative Cash Flow (Most Likely)
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Deliverable Content and Detail1-Day 3-Day 5-Day 10-Day 15-Day
Executive Summary
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Current State Analysis
Current State Process Diagram
Current State Infrastructure Optimization Assessment
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Future State Analysis
Future State Process Diagram
Future State Infrastructure Optimization Assessment
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Anticipated Costs
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Adoption / Implementation Overview
Resources Required
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Plan
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Training, Communications, and Change Management Planning
Deliverable / Proposal
High-Level Moderate In-DepthLevel of Content Detail© 2009. Cogent Company. All Rights Reserved. Proprietary and Confidential.
For More Information, ContactMarc Hoppers
Office: 214.341.1004Email: [email protected]
www.cogentcompany.com