proposed centralized sales support server implementation
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Proposed Centralized Proposed Centralized Sales Support Server Sales Support Server
Implementation Implementation
Introduction Introduction
SUH faces new challenges3 unique and separate IT infrastructuresIncompatibilities and frustrationsMerging of all 3 networksGreater need for sales team supportNew and current employee training
programAn opportunity presents itself
Sales Support Server Hardware Sales Support Server Hardware ComponentsComponents
Hardware Components
Server mainframe(s)VPN serverHard drive storageUPSNetwork infrastructure cabling
Sales Support Software Sales Support Software ComponentsComponents
Software Components
Microsoft Server 2008 Enterprise EditionVmWare VirtualizationVPN software
How Will It All How Will It All Work? Work? -What our new central server network will look like.- Connectivity between corporate and its subsidiaries. - Remote access for our travelling sales representatives.
(Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network)
Implementation RequirementsImplementation Requirements
Hardware and software componentsResourcesIT training and supportSDLC adherenceStrong project management
IT Best Practices For IT Best Practices For ImplementationImplementation
Four IT Characteristics For Best Practices
AccessibilityAvailabilityReliabilityUsability
IT Best Practices For Operations IT Best Practices For Operations and Sustainmentand Sustainment
Vulnerability Mitigation and Security
Authentication and AuthorizationPrevention and ResistanceDetection and Response
Sales Support Server As An Sales Support Server As An Enterprise Wide SolutionEnterprise Wide Solution
Enterprise Resource Planning
Centralized access to all pertinent sales dataUp to date sales reporting and forecastingBetter statistical sales analysisBetter decision making by senior
managementBettering information sharing amongst
corporate and its subsidiaries
Enterprise Wide ObjectivesEnterprise Wide Objectives
Operational Goals, Benefits and Results
Tangible ResultsIntangible ResultsBenefitsLong Term Goals
In Summary…In Summary…
Centralized Sales Support Server
Able to achieve our growing business requirements
Meets essential sales support information technology demands
Enhanced enterprise resource planningIncreased information sharingGreater operational goals and benefitsIncrease in efficiency, productivity, and
profitability
ReferencesReferences
CSIS. (2009, August 10). Twenty critical controls for effective cyber defense: consensus audit guidelines.
Marakas, G., & O'Brien, J. (2011). Management information systems. (p. 320). New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Company.
Wikipedia. Image. Virtual private network. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network