Cogent Company Overview.11292009

COGENT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Who We Are

What We Do

What We Have Done

Who Is Cogent Company?

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• Founded on the premise that:

• Microsoft’s Office server and productivity tools would be revolutionary in the enterprise application space.

• Client service should involve more than just providing a good hourly rate, but rather should focus on delivering value fast and continuously.

Dallas-based technology and management consulting firm…

• Industry-recognized expertise in Microsoft and related enterprise technologies

• Experience advising client executives and implementing enterprise-class applications in multiple industries and client sizes.

Team brings unique experience to the table…

• Whether client serving, recruiting, or developing business, Cogent strives for excellence in every aspect of our business.

• Unique engagement model that helps Cogent become a steward of our client’s resources (people, process, and technology)

A unique approach…

What Services Do We Offer?

Custom Application Development Services

User Experience Data Management Software DevelopmentService Oriented Architecture

and Systems Integration

Productivity Services

Decision Services (BI/LI)

Communication and Collaboration

Enterprise Content Management

Enterprise SearchEnterprise Project

ManagementUnified

Communication

Core Infrastructure Services

Identity and Access Management

Security and Networking

Data Protection and Recovery

IT Management and Security

Desktop, Device, and Server Management

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Framework for DiscussionIntegration of Frameworks Gets Us to Infrastructure Optimization

• Technology sequencing framework to build Infrastructure for a People Ready Business

• Maps IT to business needs

• Drive cost reduction, security & efficiency gains

• Backed by analysts

• Provide guidance and best practices for step-by-step implementation

Basic Standardized Advanced Dynamic

Basic Standardized Advanced Dynamic

Basic Standardized Advanced Dynamic

Application Platform

Business Productivity

Core

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Core Infrastructure Optimization Model

Basic Standardized Rationalized Dynamic

Identity and Access ManagementManage Identities and Access to Resources * Protect Identities

Desktop, Device, and Server ManagementManage Desktops and Mobile Devices * Deploy Applications

Security and NetworkingProtect Information * Protect Infrastructure * Provide Access to Resources

Data Protection and RecoveryProvide Backup * Protect Information * Recover Data Quickly

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Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization Model

Basic Standardized Rationalized Dynamic

Unified Communications & CollaborationFrom: Basic e-mail & phone, with ad-hoc teaming

To: Secure unified business communications & collaboration beyond firewall

Enterprise Content ManagementFrom: Content on files shares & poor discoverability

To: Federated documents & records mgmt with integrated search capabilities

Business IntelligenceFrom: Data silos & manual analysis

To: Real-time, strategy-driven closed loop analysis

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Application Platform Infrastructure Optimization Model

Basic Standardized Rationalized Dynamic

User ExperienceMove from no UX awareness to proactive collaboration of design and development

SOA and Business ProcessMove from disconnected applications and services to SOA and adaptive business processes

Data ManagementMove from managing disparate data silos to a scalable, integrated data management platform

DevelopmentMove from ad hoc development on legacy systems to modern, team development throughout the SDLC

Business IntelligenceMove from data silos and manual analysis to real-time and closed loop analysis

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How Do We Work?

QuickStart Series

Business Value Accelerator

Managed Content Portal

Business Process Automation

Collaboration and Search

Rapid Collaboration (CorasWorks)

Microsoft Packaged Services

Desktop Deployment Planning Services

Exchange Deployment Planning Services

SharePoint Deployment Planning Service

Office Business Value Planning Service

Microsoft Online Services Advisory Program

Toolkits

PMO Toolkit

Requirements Management Toolkit

Accelerators

SharePoint Development Accelerator

Office Business Application (OBA)

Integration Accelerator

Infrastructure Optimization Accelerator

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What Have We Done?

Client Firm Solution Technologies Cogent Solutions

Fortune 50 wireless telecommunications firm

Implement PMO for integration of billing and customer care systems for largest wireless merger.

• Microsoft Project 2003• Microsoft SharePoint 2003

Cogent PMO Toolkit

Fortune 50 financial services firm

Customize Microsoft Outlook and integrate to third party CRM system and processes.

• Microsoft Office 2003 Cogent Office ApplicationIntegration Accelerator

Fortune 50 software firm

Customize SharePoint to manage channel sales process.

Microsoft SharePoint 2007 • Cogent SharePoint Development Accelerator

Fortune 500 real estate services firm

Implement reporting system on legacy operations systems and processes.

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 • Cogent PMO Toolkit• Cogent Requirements

Management Toolkit

Global direct marketing service agency

Develop image selection application and integrate digital asset management system. Implement web site design.

Microsoft SharePoint PortalServer 2007

Cogent SharePoint Development Accelerator

Regional Health Insurance Firm

Develop and deploy content management system and integrate 3rd

party applications.

• Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2007

• CorasWorks Suite

• Cogent Business Value Accelerator

• Cogent Requirements Management Toolkit

• Cogent SharePoint Development Accelerator

National Specialty Hospital

Deploy IT governance process and system.

• Microsoft Project Server 2003• Microsoft SharePoint 2003

• Cogent Business Value Accelerator

• Cogent PMO Toolkit

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Cogent Thinking

•Office 2003 Programming: Real World Applications

•Pro ASP.NET 2.0 Website Programming

•Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO

Books

• 5 Business Reasons for Adopting the Windows Platform - CIO.COM

•Easy Time & Billing with SharePoint, Outlook, & Excel (and VSTO tool) - Devx.com

•Repurpose SharePoint Services Data Using Excel's Spreadsheet XML - Devx.com

•Outlook the Way You Want It—Build Custom Outlook GUIs with WinForms & VSTO - Devx.com

•Create a Sales Dashboard using Excel, InfoPath and VSTO 2005 - Devx.com

•VSTO's Outlook Integration Makes Building Managed Add-ins A Snap - Devx.com

•An Office Developer's Timesaver: Using VSTO 2005 to Integrate Excel and Access - Devx.com

Articles (call for links)

•Business System Builder

•Office Developer

•Simple Talk

Blogs (call for links)

•Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business: Adjunct Faculty; Guest Lecturer, IT and Operations Management.

•University of North Texas: Guest Lecturer in College of Business Administration and English Department; Advisory Board, College of Business Administration, Information Technology & Decision Sciences Department

Academics

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IMPROVE MY BUSINESSES PRODUCTIVITY!

Cogent Business Value Planning Services

Primary Finding: Internal Adoption of information worker platforms isinhibited by cultural issues, i.e. People and Process

Trends and Issues in Technology Adoption

Issue Result

New information worker technologies are deployed in a legacy context as tools/products

Low chance of adoption: Not visible on desktop, Not visible to users.

Little effort focused on integrating tools to solve a specific business problem

Tools not integrated into business processes will often be ignored

Capabilities are not actively marketed to the business

Business is not aware of the potential and therefore not driven to adopt

Absence of a business case for specific solutions or overall strategy.

Executive or BU management not aware of the tangible benefits and therefore no push to adopt

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Unlock the 2007 Office System with Cogent’s Adoption Planning Services

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Cogent-led Engagements to design an Office System solution to improve a specific business process or workflow

Develop a formal Business Case for the proposed solution to justify the initiative

Develop a detailed Adoption & Implementation plan

Workshops will be either 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 days in length

Can be funded through Microsoft Software Assurance benefits

Solution Workshop Components and Participants

Strategy Briefing Solution WorkshopSolution Engagement/

Implementation

Strategy Briefing

Follow-Up

Workshop Preparation

Meeting

Conduct Workshop

Workshop Follow-Up

Solution

Workshop

Components

• Cogent Company• Client Lead / Liaison

• Cogent Company• Client Lead / Liaison• Client Subject Matter

Experts (SMEs)

• Cogent• Client Lead / Liaison• Client Engagement

Team (CET)• Client SMEs

• Cogent• Client Lead / Liaison

Participants

• Complete Solution Workshop Discovery Questionnaire

• Narrow Problem Areas and Workshop Scope

• Identify and Review Relevant Client Documentation and Materials

• Document and Analyze As-Is Process

• Develop To-Be Solution Design

• Develop Deliverables

• Review and Refine Deliverables as Necessary

• Launch Solution Engagement

Activities

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Solution Workshop DeliverablesDeliverables Description

Current State Analysis

Review, documentation, and analysis of the way a process is currently performed

Future State Analysis

Develop a revised and improved business process utilizing 2007 Office System Solution

Business Case Develop a cost / benefit analysis and case for proposed process change, including key performance indicator improvement and multi-year cash flow analysis

Adoption &Implementation Plan

Guidance on resources required, solutionowners, risk mitigation, task sequencing, change management, and communication required to implement the proposed solution

Deliverable / Proposal

Proposal to implement developed solution, including summary of current state, future state, and business case analyses

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Deliverable Content and Detail1-Day 3-Day 5-Day 10-Day 15-Day

Executive Summary

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Current State Process Diagram

Current State Infrastructure Optimization Assessment

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Future State Process Diagram

Future State Infrastructure Optimization Assessment

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Adoption / Implementation Overview

Resources Required

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Plan

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Training, Communications, and Change Management Planning

Deliverable / Proposal

High-Level Moderate In-DepthLevel of Content Detail© 2009. Cogent Company. All Rights Reserved. Proprietary and Confidential.

For More Information, ContactMarc Hoppers

Office: 214.341.1004Email: [email protected]

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