As savvy IT executives know, leveraging existing assets can be a powerful tool in managing an Information Systems portfolio. Helios & Matheson has guided many clients through the best practices of using IT Asset Optimization techniques to extend the ROI of existing assets. Practices include Performance Tuning, Web-enabling and System Modernization.
Performance Tuning enables a more efficient use of existing computer resources at the operating system, application and database levels. It is the most cost effective way to get more computing power out of existing computer resources.
It will provide for:
Web-enabling leverages IT investments in applications and data sources to reduce the cost and time-to-market associated with improving or presenting data via web technologies. This includes improving navigation, creating new presentation views or achieving more "user-friendly" views. The result is a more productive user experience and is an effective way to extend the useful life of a system. Productivity gains are immediately realized in terms of enriched user experience and wider client access.
Advantages include:
System modernization efforts start with conversion from proprietary environments and upgrades of obsolete technologies. Benefits are quickly realized through productivity gains and ease of locating resources with standardized skill sets.
A standard application development environment and modern toolset provides: