Implementing new systems, whether they are package software or
bespoke developments, is a complex and risky endeavour for financial
institutions and there are many horror stories which lay testimony
to this. One of the key reasons for this is that the implementation
process brings along with radical changes and quite often will touch
almost every business process within the enterprise. Change on such
a scale can therefore be a threat to personnel, who fear for their
places within the organisation, and who may have their own agendas
with regards to the proposed changes.
Square Mile recognise the challenges and obstacles facing organisations
when implementing package systems. We also recognise that there
is a balance between having rigorous implementation methodology
and ensuring the job gets done. Our style is therefore pragmatic
and uses our experience as project managers to provide control,
effective communication, management of risks and issues but above
all to make sure the right job gets done on time and according
to budget.
There are various phases of a systems implementation and the
following lists some of the key activities which must be undertaken:
- Integration design, planning and delivery
- Sizing, planning and delivery of any new infrastructure elements
- Business process design including new procedures development
- Testing strategy and implementation including stress tests and disaster
recovery
- Conversion strategy, design, planning and cut over to live.
- Vendor management
We are adept at putting in place a multi-skilled team who are
able to work well together to meet the challenges a successful
project demands.
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