Technology Consulting

Common Sense Solutions, Inc. has helped a wide variety of clients by serving as their high-level technology advisor. In that role, we provide advice on the selection of the appropriate hardware, software and Web-based technology to fit the competitive needs of your business within your given budget. We act as your virtual Chief Information Officer, taking responsibility to make sure you get the best return possible from your technology investment.

If your business needs new information systems and integration, our commitment to understanding our clients' needs ensures that we will provide a sensible, cost effective solution that's just right for your organization.

What you can expect:

Practical advice on how to best incorporate technology into your business as a source of competitive advantage. Systems that fit your business needs within your budget. An independent, objective, experienced guide for the evaluation and selection process for new software when it is necessary. A buffer between you and product sales staff. Informed analysis of alternatives that incorporate financial details along with technical options and business drivers. Top

• Review business requirements, using our fresh perspective to determine real needs rather than simply developing recommendations based on the status quo.
• Interview users in detail to understand critical success factors and current system deficiencies.
• Assist in determining a realistic budget.
• Supplement our expertise when appropriate with specialists in Web design, wide area networking and application development.
• For new system evaluation, narrow the possible systems options from dozens to a more manageable number.
• Insist potential new systems providers organize the presentation of their products in a structured manner so precise "apples to apples" comparisons can be made of their products.
• If new systems are needed, help staff embrace the new system and its ease of operations. We have found that even the best systems can struggle if there is less than enthusiastic participation from the employees that will be using it.
• Follow up on pricing, references, and contract issues.
• Manage the implementation of the new system, including installing appropriate hardware, transferring old data to new the system, creating custom reports where needed, and training staff. We pride ourselves on our ability to avoid disruption to daily operations as the systems implementation is taking place.
  

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• Practical experience with the financial, operational and technical issues facing small to mid-sized firms.
• Breadth of staff with backgrounds in information technology management, financial systems, Internet, systems administration and development.
• Experience with dozens of successful new system selections.
• Proven methodology. We don't just recommend an option, we take you through our highly successful process of examining your company's structure and IS needs, evaluating the available options and selecting the final solution.
• Independence – we do not owe allegiance to any one vendor so we can remain focused on the most appropriate solution.
• Knowledge of the leading information systems products available today. Each product has unique and sometime subtle benefits and drawbacks, and an awareness of these distinctions is crucial for an appropriate recommendations.

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