Making an effective Business Intelligence system decision can be a challenging proposition. As a full service Business Objects Partner, Aptude Systems can work with you through the entire process - from product selection and licensing decisions to system architecture planning and full system implementation. A proof-of-concept offers you an opportunity to get a closer look at how BusinessObjects XI/Crystal Enterprise will fit into your organization, before you make the final purchase decision. Depending on project objectives, a proof-of-con cept typically involves a 3 or 5 day engagement, designed to cover.

3 DAY PROOF-OF-CONCEPT

DAY 1

• analysis of the reporting system needs of the client
• discussion with management - general overview, reporting needs, database structure, security, etc.
• discusssion with DBA (database information), network person (security information) and other key personnel as necessary
• review questionnaire received from client prior to the engagement, an enhanced version will be generated during the day with consultant comments and suggestions
• analyze # of users/reports/servers, security, loads, etc.

DAY 2

• install/configure BusiinessObjects XI/Crystal Enterprise on up to 2 test computers
• minor modifications to ePortfolio (logo, colours, etc.)
• assess integration with existing applications an systems
• assess mdications or customoizations needed

DAY 3

• 1/2 day review meeting with the key people met in day 1
• 1/2 day finalizing project review documentation, to include...
• review of the detail received from the group of key people met during the project - with feedback
• preliminary assessent of final system hardware and installation requirements
• prioritized suggestions for additional work by the customer before going ahead

 

5 DAY PROOF-OF-CONCEPT

DAY 1

• analysis of the reporting system needs of the client
• discussion with management - general overview, reporting needs, database structure, security, etc.
• discusssion with DBA (database information), network person (security information) and other key personnel as necessary
• review questionnaire received from client prior to the engagement, an enhanced version will be generated during the day with consultant comments and suggestions
• analyze # of users/reports/servers, security, loads, etc.

DAY 2

• install/configure BusiinessObjects XI/Crystal Enterprise on test computers
• minor modifications to ePortfolio (logo, colours, etc.)
• assess integration with existing applications and systems
• assess modifications or customizations of the CE system

DAY 3

• more extensive installation assistance
• more extensivePortfolio customization as time permits
• test security integration
• report development

DAY 4

• additional report development
• additional analysis of integration issues as time permits

DAY 5

• 1/2 day review meeting with the key people met in day 1
• 1/2 day finalizing project review documentation, to include...
• review of the detail received from the group of key people met during the project - with feedback
• preliminary assessent of final system hardware and installation requirements
• prioritized suggestions for additional work by the customer before going ahead