GDS Consulting Services

Professional Services

In the technology business, we believe every project begins with the creation of a
comprehensive project plan, developed in conjunction with your input, to ensure a
smooth transition to your new software solution. With such a plan, we are able to staff
an implementation team made up of experienced professionals with the appropriate
skills and background to meet your needs. If your needs require, we are able to
integrate business consultants, project managers, change management specialists
and/or programmers into your project. Every member of the team brings broad
experience in implementing process and software solutions for customers in scores of
different industries.

As a member of the team,
implementation personnel oversee the
installation of your new software while all
team members work to ensure that your
procedures and parameters are
optimized for your system, personnel and
business needs. Our personnel are
experienced, highly trained and bring our
best practices to bear to solve your
business challenges.

We work with you to identify low-cost, high-impact methods to deliver rapid business
results. Our staff is ready to assist you throughout every stage of your technology
project. Whether you are analyzing how automation will impact profitability and
productivity, looking for operational and process improvement opportunities, or are
ready to implement new software, we provide the people and experience to help you
achieve your goals. GDS has a proven track record of implementing solutions that
deliver maximum benefits to customers. Additionally, we have the ability to bring in
extra resources from Microsoft Business Solutions to gain a larger pool of
implementation expertise if needed.

Software Selection Services

At your request we will work with you to prepare a formal definition of your needs. As a
result of this project you will have a tool to use in your selection process. Even if we
don’t have the most appropriate solution to satisfy your business need, we will still
make a valuable contribution to you project.

Our formalized requirements definition
will serve as a tool to reduce your
evaluation and implementation time;
thereby minimizing your costs.

Our methodology ensures a thorough
and objective process. That process
includes a review of your business
objectives, a detailed business process
analysis, RFP preparation and RFP
response analysis, presentation analysis,

as well as recommendation, selection and negotiation services. Throughout the
process we provide guidance, support and leadership for you and your team. We
recognize that the ultimate objective is the successful implementation of a software
solution that is not only affordable, but also provides better information, helps you
become more efficient, enables you to provide better service to your customers and
therefore helps you become more competitive.

GDS delivers world class service
on a global level. Our
experience providing a broad
array of professional services
means you can count on us to be
a productive member of your
team, whether you need:

Business Process Analysis
Solution Selection
Software Implementation
Custom Programming
Upgrade Assistance
Education
Continuing Support