Strategy
CS Technology’s strategy solutions help build consensus and a shared understanding among the critical stakeholders responsible for ensuring that projects deliver measurable, positive operational and bottom-line results.
A successful mission-critical technology initiative requires a discrete strategic component that provides an organization’s senior managers with a firm rationale for pursuing that effort based on a clearly defined business case. Laying the groundwork for that case involves an extensive analysis of the client’s current and future state requirements based on deep industry expertise.
Our solutions, which inform and direct CST’s complementary solutions focused on implementation and optimization, provide a robust foundation for the full lifecycle of the project. We also deploy our strategy solutions when a client’s current project or technology portfolio needs realignment in light of evolving business or financial objectives.
Portfolio Assessment
- MEP evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Current state assessment
- Financial valuation
Capacity and Demand Planning
- Inventory of systems and hardware
- VOC interviews
- Historical assessments
- Future growth analysis
Asset Sourcing Strategy
- Build/purchase/lease/outsource analysis
- High-level budget templates
- Total cost of ownership analysis
- Data center lifecycle planning
- Financial analysis
- Assessment of strategic opportunities
Business Continuity Planning
- Evaluation criteria
- Risk management assessment
- Program planning
Site Selection Services
- Evaluation criteria
- Outsource and data center market assessments
- MEP infrastructure analysis
- Total cost of ownership comparison
- RFP/RFI/RFQ templates and procurement process
- Utility grid assessments
- Telecom carrier availability
- Risk assessments
- Site evaluation and comparison
Owner’s Rep Services
- Budget template
- Workstream timeline and management
- Roadmap/implementation plan
- Site plan approval process
- Technology design and requirements
- MEP infrastructure needs assessment
- Budget analysis and TCO comparison
- RFI/RFP/RFQ process management for all subcontractors
- Overall project management with technology focus
Data Center Infrastructure Services
- MEP peer design review
- Industry best practices
- Benchmark cost and comparison analysis
- Physical infrastructure reviews
- Basis of design development
- Design criteria and needs assessment