The key to delivering successful IT solutions, as with any other type of project, lies in firm foundations. The clearer the objectives, the more structured the approach to delivery (whether it is development of a bespoke system or implementation of a package) and the more unambiguous the criteria for acceptance, the better the chances of success of a project. However, these “best practices” have to be balanced against the need to deliver new systems on time, to spec for a minimum budget. Modern IS organisations are generally understaffed and resources are stretched to the limit. But at the same time, the impact on businesses of systems being unavailable (or just underperforming) is larger than ever.
There can be conflict between the need for quality in setting up a project, defining requirements and standards, and the lack of resources available for implementation. However they do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Also poor planning can mean that problems (unidentified risks) are only discovered when it is too late (or there is not enough resource) to fix them. This inevitably leads to projects missing deadlines or, even worse, live systems becoming unavailable.
The unprecedented fusion of technology and business has crucial implications for the successes, and even viability, of modern businesses. Modern IT systems are no longer used purely by one person or one office or one department. Applications are made available to global user communities. This allows for reduced time for backups, updates and other housekeeping activities. The internet age is not just a challenge to eBusinesses, traditional businesses are also facing the same challenges.
IT Risk Mitigation
Testhouse consultancy services are based on the principle of IT Risk Mitigation. Generally, if a risk is identified early enough, there is opportunity to minimise its impact on the project. By identifying project risks and having some understanding of the impact of those risks, it is easier to focus scarce resources where they are required.
Testhouse has enabled many blue chip companies to reduce the risks inherent in new IT Systems. Testhouse is now preparing itself for the next challenge to face corporate IT, Regulatory Compliance ( Basle 2, SOX, CFR etc).
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