Design & Pilot

DSI's solutions are not just proven methodologies but the step-by-step processes for considering each unique aspect of design, integration, deployment, documentation, and support of projects related to the installation and modifications of routers, switches, new servers, PCs and applications. Each solution coalesces the collective wisdom and experience of DSI's deployment engineers, project managers, staging and configuration resources, network and field engineering teams, and support services personnel into one cogent, easy to follow and balanced offerings.

DSI's software-enabled process predefines and anticipates the information to be collected, the check-and-balance of design reviews as well as the quantity and quality of all required deliverables. DSI takes the structured results of its documented processes and applies this discovered information within our TRaDE Tools, a set of highly-integrated tools and utilities used to automate the integration and installation process. Simply put, we are looking for places where automation can be useful because we know that software-enabling these tasks via TRaDE allows for faster, more accurate execution of project requirements.

Once the project charter has been incorporated into the deployment design process and all practical automation discovered, DSI organizes a Proof-of-concept and pilot phase. We first want to test and measure the technical, cross-functional, and logistical aspects of the design. We pay close attention to every detail. From here we can determine whether the project design is “stable” and ready for real pilots. Pilots are designed to begin the process of “ramping” for the rollout. We are looking for finalize deployment design, modify scope definitions, project assumptions, and coordination between ever member of the team. In addition, pilots serve as the beginnings of the training and project support process.

DSI’s is focused on achieving transaction and consumption economics, by leveraging the key elements of People-Process-Technology.

Consumption economics minimizes the number of times a process will need to be executed; using the levers of help desk services, web-based management tools, and proactive management. Transaction economics reduces the cost of executing a support process. Here the levers are process improvement, automation tools, and the training/skills of our field force.

Solutions are tightly integrated from a PPT perspective, with each component complementing the others to add business value. Strong emphasis is placed on the use of technology to reduce labor costs through centralized services and highly intelligent delivery capabilities. Wherever possible, we develop solutions utilizing technology to automate processes and fix deployment issues.