Glossary of Computer Terms (5C)
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Updated:04/26/2008 Copyright © 1996-2008 Skip Stein
As an experienced computer systems professional, I have gained valuable skills and knowledge by working in a wide range of industries and applying a varied set of technology solutions to complete project tasks and resolve client problems. My consulting history includes organizations involved with Banking and Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and Construction, Local and State Government, International Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Public Accounting, Resort and Hotel Management, Retail Sales and Distribution, Waste Processing and Disposal and the International Warehouse & Distribution Industries.
My primary consulting services are delivered under the following general categories:
- Global Business Analysis, Process Flow and Implementation
- Computer Resource Management Reviews - CRMR
- Business Analysis Management Reviews - BAMR
- Sarbanes-Oxley Internal IT Controls Analysis and Remediation
- Healthcare Systems and HIPAA Transaction Processing
- EDI Systems Integration, Implementation and Support
- Project Management
- Warehouse Management Systems Analysis, Integration and Implementation
- Client Server and Legacy Migration
- Telecommunications Industry Data Exchange and Billing Systems Integration
Click in the individual sub headings for details of our client engagements!
Project Management Services
Provide the capability to organize, document and cost effectively manage projects ranging in scope from desktop systems implementations to entire data center construction and systems migration.Global Business
In 1999 I predicted that the then current consolidation of major industries was the ‘last gasp’ of an aging business model. It will be like the final contraction before the ‘Big Bang’ of the new business world economy. This Bang will not be cataclysmic, but from the perspective of history, we believe it will be viewed as explosive. This explosion will represent the coming of age of Global Business, represented by the growth of electronic business to business transaction exchange.
Now in 2005, we see the beginning of the end of the old business model. "The age of the conglomerate is over." said Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone, as he announced the split of Viacom from CBS. Thousands of automotive workers will loose their jobs as the industry contracts from its bulging state. United Airlines has ceased funding its retirement plans; others are reviewing this obligation. The age of Global Business is upon us!
Computer Resources Management Review (CRMR)
Review the operational effectiveness of the Computer Resources at the organization. Analyze the major components of the Information Technology (IT) organization and how they relate to the overall organization and management structure of the company. With a view towards Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) impact as well as cost effective return on investment (ROI), the total picture of how the IT organization contributes to the profitability and cost effective use of business resources. Effectiveness of IT staff and policies and procedures as well as IT Internal Controls and methodologies in use are evaluated.
Business Analysis Management Review (BAMR)
In an effort to enhance efficiency, improve productivity and enhance profits, business analysis services performed by an independent and professional business consultant can be a key activity in identifying a company's problems and the steps necessary to implement a set of solutions. Many companies and senior management of organizations, recognize that a trained and experienced 'outsider' often will find new issues and answers that may be obfuscated by the traditional organization and daily business activities. The added focus on these business issues based on many similar experiences in other (often non-related) businesses provides insightful experience in how other organizations have solved similar business problems.
Sarbanes-Oxley
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was signed into law on 30th July 2002 , and introduced highly significant legislative changes to financial practice and corporate governance regulation. It introduced stringent new rules with the stated objective: "to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws".I focus on Internal Audit and Controls as they relate to Sarbanes-Oxley (Section 302 & 404) & COBiT, Computer Resource Management (CRMR), Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and Electronic Business Flow Management (EBFM) systems. This involves many different aspects of computer technology, including Project Management, Conversion/Migration, ERP implementation and Strategic Planning. Our specialization over the past several years has been as an information and data architect and internal controls analyst, working with EBFM - Electronic Business Flow Management, EDI and other forms of electronic business-to-business communication, especially in the, manufacturing, distribution, retail, financial industries and health care (HIPAA).
HIPAA and Health Care
With the advent of HIPAA regulations impacting all areas of Health Care, we have developed a practice focus for meeting the demand of our clients in this area. HIPAA is the Federal Government's attempt to regulate private business transactions by enforcing standards in format, presentation and control. This will impact every aspect of US based health care systems. We are attempting to meet the demands in the area of electronic transaction formatting, processing and control.EDI Support Services
Analyze the accounting, sales order entry, or invoicing, and distribution systems for companies to establish trading partner electronic interfaces. Utilizing a combination of traditional EDI frameworks as well as Internet deployment tools we present a full service electronic transaction processing service within our Electronic Business Flow Management (EBFM) methodology. Please review a recent paper "EDI Solutions - Issues for Commercial Enterprise".Warehouse Management Systems
A successful Warehouse Management Systems implementation requires individuals who fully understand the operational aspects of a warehouse operation. The term ‘warehouse’ can mean just storage, staging area, or an active picking floor (for direct order processing). Warehouses are full of ‘stuff’ that has to be recorded, shelved (or palletized, containerized, etc.) or stored for some period of time. The key is in retrieval; finding the stuff after you ‘put it away’. This is often called a ‘pick’ process; where a system will produce a report, PDA screen (or other handheld device), or even shelve displays to direct a person (maybe a robotic process) to go find some ‘stuff’ and bring it (‘pick’) to a location; usually for packaging and subsequent transportation (shipping, FedEx, USPS, truck, etc.).Client Server and Legacy Systems Migration
Implementation of Client Server platforms and Legacy System migration support.Telecommunications Industry Data Exchange
Provide Billing and Collections support and Equal Access support and services.
