Project Management
SoftProse Technology, Inc. can help your company keep control
of complex projects. We can "talk the talk" to hardware
installers, programmers, web designers, and administrators, as
well as document and package a project's workflow and life cycle
in a straightforward way. Industry standard project management
software can organize and chart project status. SoftProse Technology
Inc. produces customized project management utilities for workflow,
budget management, purchase order, inventory, vendor administration,
and similar tasks.
Documentation of Process
The product of a company is not the only value it generates.
The process used to create that product is itself quite valuable.
Unfortunately, many Information Technology initiatives tend to
be light on documentation and process management. SoftProse Technology
Inc. has made documentation an important part of our services.
With our wide knowledge of industry standards and practices,
experience in project management and workflow, and select software
tools, we are able to rapidly and effectively produce important
documentation for both complex and simple business practices.
Mentoring
& In-House Staff Support
Successful IT projects are easier to complete and maintain when
they are built on a solid foundation. A quality project is strengthened
by good initial design choices, experience with the technologies
that will be required, and a clear definition of both goals and
methodology. Talented and able people are most effective when
tempered by experience. Professional IT knowledge can be difficult,
painful, and expensive to gain by a process of trial-and-error.
Consider the benefit of inviting SoftProse to assist your staff
with the design or creation of your next technology initiative.
SQL Server Database Design
SQL Server has become an important data management standard for
small and medium sized businesses, as well as many large enterprises.
We can put this power to work for your company today.
SQL Server
functions include:
- Create or modify
software elements.
(Databases, tables, fields, triggers, views etc.)
- Develop customized
Transact-SQL (T-SQL) tools for programmed administrative tasks.
- Design infrastructure
for database management, such as backups, security, and RAID.
- Work with huge
data sets, to 1000 gigabytes.
- Upscale an older
Access 97 or new Access 2000 application to the power of SQL
Server, while retaining the original software's interface and
programming.
Microsoft Access Programming
SoftProse Technology Inc. offers high level support for your
Microsoft Access application. We can resolve technical difficulties,
add features, and help your staff to become more productive with
an established resource.
If your company needs a new utility or full database structure,
our programming support and guidance can reduce development time
and improve the strength of an application's design. SoftProse
Technology Inc.'s approach to Microsoft Access is simple: We
utilize Access as a high-speed development front end for Visual
Basic software (VBA), and as an effective tool to connect to
an ODBC-compliant database system at the back end. (With ODBC,
Access can connect to nearly any database system.)
Access (and Visual Basic) utility programs can also automate
many important business functions, including Internet site management.
SoftProse Technologies has solutions that can be applied to expedite
Access projects.
Visual Basic Programming
and Custom Application Support
Visual Basic can create "real applications" in a relatively
short period of time. From a fast utility to a major program,
Visual Basic is Microsoft's answer to long development delays
and unusual programming languages. As the core instruction set
for automating the Microsoft Office application suite, Visual
Basic brings with it the power of each Microsoft program.
SoftProse Technology, Inc. can put Visual Basic to work for your
business by automating a standard process into an application
or utility, linking Microsoft Office applications, or resolving
difficulties with an existing program.
FileMaker Pro Support
FileMaker Pro is simply the quickest multi-user development environment
that we have ever experienced. Powerful and very flexible, FileMaker
Pro is the software of choice for creating user-maintained data
systems. We have FileMaker Pro solutions for many business needs,
from inventory to payroll. For companies which host their own
web servers, FileMaker Pro is also a practical tool for ODBC
data integration with a standard HTML browser.
Software Support
Software has become increasingly complex, but the rewards of
using the software properly have become greater. The ability
of a company to implement and use a software item is the full
value of that product. We support both our custom software and
commercial products with application instruction, technical support,
installation procedures, documentation, and other maintenance
resources. This support is available either in-house or through
remote access software such as Windows Terminal or PC Anywhere.
A variety of programs are supported, including the Microsoft
Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.), Internet
services, and many database applications.
Server and Desktop Systems
SoftProse Technology, Inc. fully supports all implementations
of Windows, including Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98.
We can build server systems to support a workgroup or an entire
enterprise. New abilities to manage data, backup critical systems,
and support new technologies can be gained with minimal expense
by linking servers.
Quality desktop computer systems are critical to your staff.
Client systems with Windows 2000 Pro, Windows NT Workstation,
and Windows 98 benefit greatly from professional configuration.
We can evaluate your desktop systems and make recommendations
to improve productivity and minimize service problems.
Technology Infrastructure
Support
Your
internal computer network is a vital link. Softprose Technology
Inc. can evaluate your office network, report on its condition,
and propose modifications. We can document important aspects
of the structure along with maintenance procedures. Office networks
are the core element of a technology implementation in the workplace.
Periodic review by a networking professional is an important
support function.
Beyond the wires and cables, a network also
includes essential server systems. Again, an outside review of
these devices should be done on a regular basis. Documentation
of critical service items is another important task that may
require outside assistance.
Is this important?
- What is your
IT Emergency Plan? How would you gain access to your systems
in a crisis?
- What is in the
server room’s emergency response guide? Has it been updated
recently? Who can restore backups?
- An Information
Service employee suddenly resigns. Are you prepared?
- There is a network
failure. How quickly can the problem be diagnosed and repaired
without documentation?
- You decide to
implement a new network service, and performance slows to a crawl.
What was the system not prepared for?
We work with
NT and TCP/IP based networks, routers, DSL and T1 links, client
and server settings, Email systems, printer servers, Macintosh,
FAX server devices, computer - telephone integration (CTI), remote
access systems, and other important network functions. Our hardware
installations feature industry-standard materials, with careful
attention to appearance, EMI, and data integrity. All work is
fully documented.
In addition to performing the work directly, SoftProse Technology,
Inc. is prepared to manage the implementation of a new or modified
office network. Analyzing a work site, creating a proposal, administrating
vendors, and testing the final installation are examples of services
that we can provide.
Internet Systems
The Internet is an information revolution, giving an enterprise
access to massive amounts of critical information and vital new
services. Let SoftProse Technology, Inc. help your company integrate
the Internet into your workplace.
Internet services
include:
- Link a single
DSL or T1 connection to your entire office network.
- Link several
office sites together, with DSL and Virtual Private Network technology.
- Install or manage
an Email system with your domain name for the entire organization.
- Train your staff
in the use of the Internet to become more productive and efficient.
- Develop a web
site that meets your business needs.
- Add CGI, PERL,
Javascript, multimedia, and other advanced features to enhance
the ability of your web site to resolve service issues.
- Build an Intranet
to resolve in-house communication problems and simplify document
management.
- Use E-Commerce
functions to improve client and vendor relationships while reducing
costs.
- Provide technical
support for Internet issues within your company.
Technology Reports
A particular form of documentation we call a Technology Report.
This is a "white paper" that evaluates a particular
technology. The technology may be one currently in use (to determine
effectiveness and applicability to a task), or a new one that
is being considered. These reports can be key to making new technology
available.
Technology Instruction
We offer customized instruction for your staff for many important
technologies. SoftProse Technology, Inc. can create a training
program for the entire company, or develop in-house training
guides for important business applications. We can apply web-based
learning tools, traditional classroom instruction, lunch time
seminars, and lectures. Let us help empower your staff to make
their technology tools more effective.
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Internet
Web Sites
Integrating Content, Technology, and Design to create an effective
and functional Internet presentation can be a challenge. SoftProse
Technology, Inc.'s Internet Group can meet this need. |
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