Implementation Methodologies

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Appropriate use of IT helps organizations achieve the winning balance. An organization might need to augment the many readymade software packages available for processes. These packages represent best-of-breed applications and global industry practices. Star Solution' implementation services help organizations choose, customize and implement the right package(s) and systems. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="054efd80.gif" border=0 width="239" height="216" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> _______________________</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Service Profile</div> <bR> <div> Star Solution's implementation services help customers reengineer their processes and successfully select, maintain and upgrade suitable packages and systems. The Star Solution team performs the following functions:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Help choose package(s) or systems that best meet business requirements. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Suggest reengineering of business processes, where required, to streamline processes </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bridge gap between the packaged offering and customer requirements </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Install, maintain, and upgrade the software </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Train customer organization to maximize user benefits</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> This service draws upon Star Solution's expertise spanning business processes and technology, derived from years of implementing experiences of our consultants in large mission critical projects for Fortune 500 clients spanning such diverse industries as Consumer durables, Finance, Manufacturing,Information Technology, Retail, and Distribution.</div> <bR> <div> Methodology-based services for the Entire Implementation Life Cycle</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="gap"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B>Gap Analysis</div> <div> Star Solutions consultants identify and analyze any gaps between organizational needs and the core capabilities of the package or system to be implemented. Recommendations and implementation plans at this point combine the best practices captured in these core features with those mastered and practiced in the organization.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="concust"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Configuration and Customization</B> </div> <div> This most critical stage of the Package Implementation life cycle is one of Star Solution's core strengths. Our implementation methodology provides a framework of controls to ensure quality at each phase of implementation. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="tis_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Technical and Integration Support</B></div> <div> <I>Conversion of all legacy data</I>: A glossary of data is created and the approval of line and top managers is taken. </div> <div> The steps involved are: </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Defining a data migration plan </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Developing routines </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Data migration </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Testing </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f099000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Defining technical and architectural interfaces with different systems, packages, and technologies </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="training"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Training</B> </div> <div> Star Solution's team-based approach helps users in gaining hands-on expertise even while the implementation is in progress. Star Solution implementation methodology emphasizes knowledge sharing and training to ensure that end-users and in-house maintenance staff are trained on the packages and systems. </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="us"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Upgrade Services</B></div> <div> Star Solution has fine-tuned its methodology for package and system implementation upgrades to support customers looking to gain from new features provided in later or newer versions of software. Retaining customizations and built-ins that are particular to packages or systems implemented is a key success factor in Star Solution' approach to upgrade services.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="maint"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Maintenance</B></div> <div> Combining best practices, skills, and experience across Star Solution package and systems implementation groups with the offshore maintenance service - Star Solution offers a unique value proposition to customers to maintain the their package solutions and systems. This includes enhancements and bug fixing. The offshore model ensures that customers get maximum value for investment -- from increased throughput and from relieving their technology staff of repetitive and time consuming maintenance tasks.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>