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Today's corporate enterprise relies heavily on the voice and data components of their telecommunications infrastructure. The constantly changing and increasingly complex voice and data industries offer a multitude of solutions, yet only a precisely selected and installed components allow these systems to achieve complete functionality. Through a carefully constructed sequence of design phases, Praxis Computing's experienced computer consultants develops systems in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California that provide the necessary power, features, and stability at a price that is within your budget. DESIGN METHODOLOGY Praxis Computing views careful design as crucial to the realization of an effective telecommunications system. Systems designed by Praxis Computing run smoothly and efficiently because our staff takes a proactive approach to problem solving and preventing costly down time. We focus on finding the most effective ways to apply technology toward solving your business needs. Because of our experience and comfort in both the voice and data worlds, our IT consultants are able to work with vendors throughout the telecommunications and information technology fields. Each computer consultant on our staff is traing to helpyou integrate the overlapping product lines from the converging voice and data industries. This allows Praxis Computing to provide you with the best overall telecommunications solution for your enterprise. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Our technology assessment services begin with a thorough review of departmental goals pertaining to technology needs. Based upon our findings we prepare a report summarizing technology objectives of the organization. During the technology evaluation phase we inspect your existing voice and data equipment, the network configuration, and the voice and data connectivity services being provided by long distance and Internet carriers. Through our studies, we determine to what degree the existing system can meet corporate standards and goals and where new or upgraded equipment would better serve your company. We also analyze your service contracts with hardware and connectivity vendors to look for ways to rearrange contracts and services to cut monthly expenses. TECHNOLOGY SELECTION Building upon the results of our assessment studies, we design a multi-vendor equipment solution covering both data and voice telecommunication needs. Our plan includes a detailed equipment list and scope of work which can be used to obtain equipment bids and select installation vendors. During implementation, our computer consultants work closely with you staff and your chosen vendors to insure a smooth transition to the new system. POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STRUCTURE The strongest system can not be effective without an internal staff dedicated to the support and maintenance of the system under the direction of management. Through a series of interviews with key personnel from both management and technical staff we develop a high-level understanding of your current technology needs and how your technical and non-technical staff interact with each other and with the technology components. Based upon our studies and past experience, we are able to make recommendations for policy and procedure changes to optimize the use of both the telecommunications system and the Information Technology staff. This evaluation helps us determine the most cost-effective way to utilize internal staff and our computer consulting services throughout the life of your computer system and computer network. |