Applied Research Group effectively and consistently provides consulting services to implement new technologies. To assure quality of implementation, Applied Research conforms to a structured approach for IT projects and adheres to IT best practices methodologies for its consulting engagements. Its disciplined approach ensures the effective management, development and implementation of its projects. Applied Research Group’s consulting services can assist in the following areas:

• Network Design, Implementation & Management
• IT Project Management
• Virtualization, Server Consolidation
• Storage Networking, SAN / NAS, content storage
• High Availability – clustering, replication
• Messaging & Collaboration – email, portal, VoIP
• IT Security & Best Practices - data protection
• Routing, Routing Solutions & Switches
• VPN/Remote Access – on-demand application access
• IT Resource Management – systems & network integration
• IT Disaster Recovery – planning, testing & documentation
• Video Environment – conferencing & security monitoring

Success Stories

UPGRADE PROJECT

A well established business with a wide area network required an upgrade to its outdated network operating system. Applied Research Group was called to assist the company’s IT department. Applied Research was asked to review the initial project plan and provide recommendations. After the review process, TEAM-AR was given responsibility for managing the project, providing design modifications, installing new equipment, and reconfiguring existing infrastructure to accommodate the new operating system. The organization’s IT infrastructure achieved greater efficiency and manageability. Finally, Applied Research Group collaborated on the disaster recovery plan and testing.

An international commercial real estate and property management company needed to expand its operations and relocate to larger quarters. Applied Research Group assessed the management company’s long term needs and made recommendations allowing for future growth and streamlining administrative oversight by redesigning their data center in a more efficient and secure environment. The management company required a highly coordinated approach to guarantee that its business and users would experience no impact by the relocation of their mission critical network. Team-AR identified the optimal strategy and actions to ensure continuity of work and business. The Monday morning after the move, the client was up and running and it was business as usual!

OFFICE CONSOLIDATION AND WAN EXPANSION

A financial institution broke ground on a new office building in order to consolidate its administrative office and a branch office. The client relied upon Team-AR’s expertise to provide recommendations for the IT infrastructure and WAN design and implementation. The bank had a target move-in date. It needed to have the confidence that one company could meet that deadline while managing the overall project, and selected Applied Research Group. Applied Research Group ensured that commitments from contractors and vendors were met. Team-AR managed all the vendor and solutions interdependencies and timetables associated with them, while our technical staff implemented the IT solutions. The new office was fully operational on the intended opening date; Applied Research Group successfully met the client’s expectation and targets.