Assignment Content Project implementation is arguably the most exciting stage of the project management process. It is during project implementation that project plans begin to come to life and assump
Project Plan Draft (Week 2)
Network Technology Recommendations
Network Technology Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting in Points) (score out of 10) |
| Local area network | Local area network links together computers or other devices within a short distance. | |
| Wide area network | Wide area network links together computers or other devices within a longer distance. | |
| Wireless local area network | Wireless network is like Wi-Fi since it doesn’t need physical devices. | |
Network Technology Recommendation
| Recommended Network Technologies | Description | Benefits | Aggregate Selection Criteria Score (score out of 10) |
| Software defining networking | It controls virtual level resources and helps connect application programming interface | Profitable, convenient, and adjustable | |
| Multi cloud technology | Many private and public clouds are used. | Being able to store data efficiently and efficiently | |
| Edge computing | Edge computing helps action source and target applications connect faster. | Low cost data storage and security | |
Network Technology Vendor Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting in Points) (score out of 10) |
| Setting the company needs | This helps us decide what to look for in a vendor | |
| Find the best vendor | We can find the best vendor by meeting with clients to discuss their experiences with vendors. | |
| Have agents | Having agents will be helpful because they can present proposals. | |
Network Technology Recommended Vendors
| Vendor Name | Vendor Strengths | Vendor Weaknesses | Products / Services Provided to Project | Aggregate Selection Criteria Score (score out of 10) |
| Alloys | Profitable and excellent customer care | Rain, snow and storms can make the network slow | Encryption and security against outside sources | |
| Cisco | Quick network, 24 hours customer service | Costly network | Cisco has fast network when used in the company | |
| Aruba | Great network, low costs | Network doesn’t work fast when using Aruba | Provides a safe and secure software that can be used in the company. | |
Network Technology Deployment Challenges
| Deployment Challenge | Deployment Challenge Description |
| Deploying physical over logical | Physical networks use protocols to connect appliances whereas logical uses traffic. |
| Scalable and automatic deployment | The networks used must be scalable and automatic. |
| Deployment that is resilient | The network used should be able to find and fix defects since the system used will have many glitches. |
| Bring your own physical network | A quick and automatic deployment is preferred when deploying the network in a data center. |
Technology Adoption Methods
| Method Name | Method Description |
| Align technology and strategy | The technology and strategy being used should cooperate with the requirements of the organization. |
| There should be buy ins communicated | Information about the technology should be requested from the stake holders before using the technology. |
| The systems that is current should be analyzed | Analyzing current systems will be helpful in deciding if new technology is needed or not. |
| There should be training | All employees using net technology should be trained so they can work faster and more efficiently. |
Cost/Benefit Considerations
| Benefits | Costs | Considerations |
| Hire more staff | $16000 | Higher productivity |
| New block | $345687 | Installation of computers and new technological equipment. |
Database System Recommendation
Database System Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting in Points) (score out of 10) |
| Defining terms of reference of study | The purpose which the project needs to be undertaken | |
| Shortlisting 2-3 products | Choosing 2-3 best products that go well with the main idea | |
| Evaluating the products | Evaluating products verifies that they are the best options they go with the concept. | |
| Recommend selection | Recommended selection provides the best options after all analysis and research. |
Database System Recommendation
| Recommended Database System | Description | Benefits | Aggregate Selection Criteria Score (score out of 10) |
| Desktop database | The desktop database allows for data to be entered and stored safely. | More data storage and faster data changing. | |
| Relational database | The relational database is a database created with schema which is a set of tables. | Allows more data storage then a desktop. | |
| Object oriented | Element bookshelves are built and entry to only one bookshelf is allowed. | Allows more space to contain and store large amounts of data. | |
| normalization | Normalization helps define and sort data. | Stores data using first and let name which helps it be more organized. |
Database System Vendor Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points) (score out of 10) |
| Cost | The database must be profitable worthwhile. | |
| Quality and safety | They database being used should be secure and strong. | |
| Risk | The database being used powerful and protected glitches. | |
| convenience | The database being used should be easily accessible and should have no errors. |
Database System Recommended Vendors
| Vendor Name | Vendor Strengths | Vendor Weaknesses | Products / Services Provided to Project | Aggregate Selection Criteria Score (score out of 10) |
| oracle | Strong and effective with cloud support | It provides staff training and manages database of cloud services | ||
| Microsoft SQL | Commonly used worldwide | Supports BI tools and provides MS word, SharePoint and excel | ||
| Microsoft access | Used for e-commercial sites | Its easy to operate and comes with office suite | ||
| Teradata | Wide data base | It is the top choice for many companies and is able to store lots of data. |
Database System Deployment Challenges
| Deployment Challenge | Deployment Challenge Description |
| Data security | Data security is important because many accounts have been hacked and data has been stolen. |
| performance | Excellent database performance is crucial because sometimes big companies are not satisfied. |
| High availability | Database must be available at all times to ensure the company runs well. |
| Data safety | Data safety is important because computer errors or faults can affect stored data. |
Technology Adoption Methods
| Method Name | Method Description |
| Align technology and strategy | The technology and strategy we will use should accommodate the requirements of the organization. |
| There should be buy ins communicated | Information about the technology should be requested from the stake holders before using the technology |
| The systems that is current should be analyzed | Analyzing current systems will help decide if new technology is needed |
| There should be training | All employees using net technology should be trained so they can work faster and more efficiently. |
Cost/Benefit Considerations
| Benefits | Costs | Considerations |
| Buying a new database system | $3467 | Data storage and retrieval will be easier specially as the company starts growing. |
Software Application Recommendations
Software Application Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points) (score out of 10) |
| Business and industry expertise | Employees of the company that have IT experience and knowledge. | |
| Market knowledge | The software should correlate with the company market. | |
| Program management capabilities | The project program should be involved and complex. | |
| communication | Communication from one area to another is the key factor for this program. |
Software Application Recommendation
| Recommended Software Application | Description | Benefits | Aggregate Selection Criteria Score (score out of 10) |
| Microsoft suite | Microsoft suite consists of excel, outlook and word. | Microsoft applications help store data and other documents. | |
| Internet browsers | Internet browsers involve safari, Firefox and chrome. | Internet browsers are used to access information online. | |
| Mobile piece software | Pandora, skype and slack are used for mobile communication. | Mobile software’s help team members communicate and connect with each other. | |
Software Application Vendor Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting in Points) (score out of 10) |
| Establish large needs | This helps finalize which applications can be used according to the program’s needs. | |
| Find the standards in the apps list | Finding the standards helps locate key features that are important. | |
| Testing monitoring apps | The app should monitor and analyze the needs of the company. | |
Software Application Recommended Vendors
| Vendor Name | Vendor Strengths | Vendor Weaknesses | Products / Services Provided to Project | Aggregate Selection Criteria Score (score out of 10) |
| EMC | Combines all Tech sales goods | Program adjustment will not be needed | Leading tools for the enterprise are presented. | |
| Salesforce | Distribution Support tools will be covered | List of Medical care places are not available | Marketing and cloud apps that strengthen revenues are provided | |
| SUN GUARD | Strengthens FIS revenues worldwide | Program adjustment will not be needed | Contracts are measured and analyzed. | |
| Amazon web services | List of Revenues professional services are not available | Valuable tools are suggested for the enterprise |
Software Application Deployment Challenges
| Deployment Challenge | Deployment Challenge Description |
| Inadequate knowledge | Some employees might not have proper skills or enough knowledge about the program. |
| performance | Software performance might not meet the expected standards of a big business. |
| High availability | The system must always be available for the business to be able to run well. |
| Data safety | Code errors can lead to data safety problems. |
Technology Adoption Methods
| Method Name | Method Description |
| Technology and strategy align | The technology that will be used should fulfill the requirements of the organization. |
| Purchase ins should be shared | Information about the technology we will use should be discussed thoroughly with the stakeholders. |
| The current systems should be analyzed | Analyzing the system will help decide if new technology is needed or not. |
| Education will be provided | All employees should have proper training on net infrastructure and how to manage it so that it can be used more effectively. |
Cost/Benefit Considerations
| Benefits | Costs | Considerations |
| Purchasing new computers | $3700 | The company can get new computers by using the new software’s. |
| Hiring new staff | $3500 | Additional employees can help ensure software protection and can also keep an eye on the software conditions. |
Cloud Services Recommendations
Cloud Services Selection Criteria
| Selection Criteria Name | Selection Criteria Description | Selection Criteria Value (Weighting In Points) (score out of 10) |
| Cost | The cloud will be at competitive prices for the business | |
| Quality and safety | We will never run out of cloud services and it will always be protected . | |
| Risk |
