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Business and Information Technology:

There are numerous methods that can help you manage the business and systems analysis phase of your projects. However, the key to managing the business analysis phase lies in the ability to bridge the gap between business and information technology. You should be able to practically apply methods, skills and knowledge and have in place a dynamic process for interfacing between the business and technology areas. It is equally important to have experienced team members who understand business issues and are up-to-date with the latest technology.

Challenge:
Every organization needs and makes use of the business analysis process on an ongoing basis. While a few organizations do have dedicated teams for this task, most companies get the work done by any number of people from within the company. Most capable people within an organization are already overburdened and it is difficult to find alternative people who can complete the job competently. Even if companies have in-house business analysts they are very often not able to meet the demand for new and existing projects. This often results in missing or delaying opportunities to expand the business.

Solution:
The answer to this dilemma is simple! Just provide us with the requirements and we will do the rest! Arden Systems consulting division specializes in business and systems analysis. We adopt a strategic consulting approach that involves early problem definition, requirements capturing, analysis and logical design. Our team of talented and experienced business and systems analysts combine a wide range of business and technical knowledge, skills and techniques with practical application to provide the level of analysis best suited to your needs.

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1. Business and Systems Analysis

Before you can begin any project you need to define the problem or requirements and study the various available options. We are capable of transforming your business requirements into an effective, efficient, suitable and user-friendly system. And at every stage of the business analysis process, we ensure that you are provided with excellent, clear, detailed and professional documentation. This enables both your business and technical teams to fully understand the proposed system and approve the requirements.

2. Research Activities
To make the right choice for your business you need to be aware of the various options that are available to you. It is important to know the latest technological advances and new business processes so that you can get maximum returns on your investment. Our research services provide you with just the right leverage! Recognizing the importance of latest and up-to-date information, we make sure that our research database is revised and updated on a regular basis. Our team understands your requirements and then sifts through the mass of available information to find the process, service or solution most suitable to your needs.

3. Software Package Assessment
Building a system from scratch is not always necessary. At times it is easier and more cost-effective to opt for an existing software product and if necessary adapt it to your requirements. The difficult part is to review different software products and select one that meets your requirements and fits within the budget! We have devised a structured approach to assess software packages and help you make the right decision that fulfils your business and IT requirements.

4. Other Services

  • Architecture Design
    Getting the architecture design in place before development begins on a project is of utmost important. It is a reference point for all members involved in developing the project and forms the backbone for building successful systems. When we work on the architecture design of a project we ensure that it is well documented so that all team members can easily understand, analyze and maintain it.

  • Test Plans
    We have extensive experience in developing efficient and detailed test plans to achieve a system that functions well. We use a variety of testing tools and methods so that no part of the system is left untested. We generate detailed and carefully formulated test cases and test plans so that areas are not overlooked and problems left unresolved.

Documentation

1. Operational Concept Description (OCD)
The Operational Concept Description (OCD) describes a proposed system in terms of the user needs it will fulfill, its relationship to existing systems or procedures, and the ways it will be used. The OCD is used to obtain consensus among the customer, developer, support, and user agencies on the operational concept of a proposed system. Depending on its use, an OCD may focus on communicating the user's needs to the developer or the developer's ideas to the user and other interested parties. The term "system" may be interpreted to apply to a portion of a system.

2. Functional Requirements Specification (FRS)
The Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) specifies the requirements for a system or subsystem and the methods to be used to ensure that each requirement has been met.

3. Interface Requirements Specification (IRS)
The Interface Requirements Specification (IRS) specifies the requirements imposed on one or more systems, subsystems, Hardware Configuration Items, Computer Software Configuration Items, manual operations, or other system components to achieve one or more interfaces among these entities. An IRS can cover any number of interfaces.

4. Software Design Description (SDD)
The Software Design Description (SDD) describes the system- or subsystem-wide design and the architectural design of a system or subsystem including UML diagrams. The SDD may be supplemented by Database Design Descriptions (DBDDs).

5. Database Design Description (DBDD)
The Database Design Description (DBDD) describes the design of a database, that is, a collection of related data stored in one or more computerized files in a manner that can be accessed by users or computer programs via a database management system (DBMS). It can also describe the software units used to access or manipulate the data.

6. Product Comparison Description (PCD)
The Product Comparison Description (PCD) compares two or more products or software from a user's perspective. It provides the user with enough up-to-date information to evaluate and make an informed decision regarding use of any of the products/software in question.

 
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