On Demand (AMS) ServicesVijay T/October 2011
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Business DriversOD (AMS) Services Overview
ServiceNeed issues resolved quickly
Pressure to provide global time zone support coverage and local language supportDeliver consistent Service Level Agreements while
supporting growth
ResourcesLoss of key resources with
subject matter expertiseStaff reductions and flight
riskLimited resource availability
for business goals/objectives
Indentifying risks, compliance and process
conformityIssues with system
performance
KnowledgeRestricted technical and
training resources Limited knowledge of new
productsTechnology obsolescence
and application complexityChallenging role of IT to
drive process and technical changes
Challenges
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Evolution of Skills RequirementsOD (AMS) Services Overview
Complexity
Resources
Higher levels of complexityRequiring a more diverse skill set / expertise
Training ExpensesHeadcount reductionLack of Time
Delivering IS productivity gains while maintaining service levels is increasingly difficult.
Skill
Requ
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Time
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• Flexible model offers standard & optional services• Global resource pool• Full Visibility & accountability to SLA adherence
QAD On Demand ServicesOD (AMS) Services Overview
Service Management
Infrastructure Management
Systems Management
Customization Management
EDI Management
Functional Management
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AMS Services Delivered On Premise* On Demand
Service Management Functional Management O OCustomization Management O OEDI Management O OSystems Management O Infrastructure Management
Deployment OptionsOD (AMS) Services Overview
Optional Service * Server can be on customer site or other non-QAD hosted siteDefault ServiceO
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• Standard with On Demand
• What It Covers- Dedicated Client Manager- Structured Governance Model- Strategy Planning- Resource Alignment- Service Level Control Reporting &
Review Meetings- Budget Reviews
Service ManagementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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• Optional with On Demand- Priced by level of effort requested- Highly customizable
• What It Covers:- Super User Capabilities- Functional Application Support- Application Training- Change Management Ownership- Master Data Management- Business Process Outsourcing
Functional ManagementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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• Optional with On Demand- Priced based on initial creation time
• What It Covers:- Customization Management- Creation of New Customizations- Support for Existing Customizations- Documentation Creation- Change Control & Management- Integration Creation
Customization ManagementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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• Optional with On Demand- Priced by # of changes per year
• What It Covers:- EDI Ecommerce Transformation Map
Management- New Trading Partner Implementation- Proactive Follow Up with Trading Partners- Transformation Map Changes- Production Site Rollout- Trading Partner Change Control
EDI ManagementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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• Standard with On Demand
• What It Covers:- Progress / MS SQL Database
Administration- Systems and Application Monitoring - Performance Tuning- Installations and Upgrades of QAD EA- Security Control- Qualified Environment Control
Systems ManagementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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• Standard with On Demand
• What It Covers:- Physical Server Management- Network Management- Storage Management- Operating System Support and
Scripting
Infrastructure ManagementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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Severity Level Response Time
Resolution Time
Severity 0 Production system is down
30 minutes 8 hours
Severity 1 Critical problem with no work around
2 hours 2 business days
Severity 2 Software or production problem with a work around
4 business hours
5 business days
Severity 3 Minor problem, basic usage or functionality question
8 business hours
15 business days
Service Level AgreementOD (AMS) Services Overview
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Resolution Time by SeverityOD (AMS) Services Overview
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Feb-10 Mar-10 Apr-10 May-10 Jun-10 Jul-10 Aug-10 Sep-10 Oct-10 Nov-10 Dec-10 Jan-1199.00%
99.10%
99.20%
99.30%
99.40%
99.50%
99.60%
99.70%
99.80%
99.90%
100.00%
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• Current partners- Radley
• Level 1 only- Basic triage- Call routing
• QAD required to have 3rd party support agreement in place with 3 party
Third Party Product SupportOD (AMS) Services Overview
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Load Balance StaffOD (AMS) Services Overview
Internal Resources
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Flexible Cost Flexible Capacity Experienced Staff
Fixed Cost Fixed Capacity
Specialized Skill Sets
Use QAD For: Specialized Services
Global implementations Temporary and Permanent Staff Augmentation
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BenefitsOD (AMS) Services Overview
ServiceConsistent quality service
delivery
Defined Service Level Agreement
Flexible and scalable resource model
Meet new challenges
ResourcesCore part of QAD
No single point of failure Reduce risk
Unlock revenue
Drive future growth
KnowledgeDedicated resources by
specialty
Predefined transition processes and procedures
Expertise
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• Contact Vijay T – QAD OD Program Manager- [email protected]
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