TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING
 Is your
institution meshed into the new millennium or are you still
functioning as though it is still pre‑2000? The offered
consultancy can bring your telecommunications infrastructure
up to date.
The changing regulatory environment as
well as the changing world, coupled with intensified
competition often means drastic changes for organizations,
whether they be government, healthcare or general industry.
An aggressive management style is required to capitalize on
every asset within an institution.
Telecommunications is often treated as a
liability, but the astute manager understands that
telecommunications is an under‑utilized asset, one often
overlooked in a facility. Telecommunications is an area that
must work for the facility and one that should be assisting
in meeting the goals of the institution.
It is critical that all communications
systems function properly within an institution, because not
doing so can detract from overall performance. Poor
communications, both inside and outside the institution, can
have a detrimental effect on public image.
Our firm believes that the development of
a Telecommunications Plan is the basis for any other
telecommunications work performed, as a written Plan
provides the institution with a blueprint that will guide it
to its communications goals. Your institution will be
interested in this service if any of the following
conditions exist:
- A Telecommunications Plan does not exist
- Telecommunications is not generating
revenue.
- Planning an office automation project.
- A merger or new relationship.
- You do not have a communications network.
- The telephone system is "out of gas."
- A major expansion or addition is planned.
- No disaster recovery plan.
- People are starting to complain.
- Information Systems issues.
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The following activities are those most
often included in the development of a written
Telecommunications Plan:
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Administrative
Interviews. |
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Investigate
information systems applications. |
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Investigate office
automation. |
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Review ancillary
systems (voice, data, video). |
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Conduct a visual
survey of existing equipment and facilities. |
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Investigate "other
competitive services". |
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Review network
configuration and requirements. |
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Investigate telephone
system adequacy. |
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Develop a Disaster
Recovery Plan. |
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Security audits. |
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Evaluate
telecommunications staffing and managing. |
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Writing of
Telecommunications Plan. |
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Attendance at
follow-up meetings. |
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