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SERVICES

Clients come to Copas + Associates for their years of experience and solid expertise.

Copas + Associates have core competencies in a wide array of areas. From detailed systems analysis to project management, interim management assignment to complete overhaul of existing logistics operations, our associates bring solid expertise and years of experience to every consulting project. Among our skills:

Platform, Language and Concept Skills

  • Desktop, client/server and web applications
  • Cross-platform integration
  • Integration with legacy systems (COBOL, RPG, ASM)
  • Visual Basic, C++, Java (J2EE, Struts), HTML, DHTML, JSP, ASP, JavaScript, VBScript, XML/XSL
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • RemoteWare Xcellenet, Source Safe/Source Libraries
  • POS hardware integration (scanners, printers, scales, pin pad, card readers)
  • Data normalization / hierarchy definition
  • Windows System Internals - drivers
  • System Security Evaluations
  • Training manuals, development standards, system documentation
  • Leadership Overviews

Enterprise Computing and Technology Assessment

  • Operating Systems integration including Microsoft, Novell, Unix, MVS & OS400
  • Systems standardization
  • Enterprise e-mail implementation
  • WAN communications assessment
  • Network security and intrusion detection

Information Technology Strategic Planning

  • Staffing levels and compensation
  • New technology development and integration
  • Business I.T. needs assessment
  • Data center evaluation

Network Design and Implementation

  • Proof of concept
  • Network design
  • Network cost evaluation
  • Remote access and mobile solutions
  • Equipment implementation
  • Internet and intranet integration
  • Problem resolution

Enterprise Network Performance Evaluation

  • Data traffic analysis
  • Response time performance
  • System component load analysis

Technology Refresh Guidance and Planning

  • Hardware inventory inalysis
  • Upgrade cost benefits and ROI
  • Vendor support analysis
  • Procurement and rollout scheduling
  • Hardware configuration and implementation