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Case Study:
Real-time, fault-tolerant applications
The National Election Pool commissioned Octopus to develop and deploy
a custom web application to stream information from the call centers
used on Election Day to the central data centers used by the major
media.
Business Issue
Rapid prototype of real-time fault-tolerant application required
Team Members
Irvine, Myers, Pramanik, Sunthornvatin and Tetenkin
Solution
Lynx browser, SQL/.NET based web app
Benefits
Octopus integrated the National Election Pool's existing technical
team to expand their capacity. Octopus delivered a highly
available application with a very aggressive support schedule.
Octopus also provided on-site support throughout the Democratic
primary season when the prototype was used as well as assisting in the
integration into the larger system.
Case Study:
Business Continuity Planning
Universal Survey Center turned to Octopus to reduce the operational
risk in its IT infrastructure. Octopus analyzed every facet of Universal's
operation and implemented redundant servers for business critical
functions.
Business Issue
USC needed to systematically reduce the risk of technical failure.
Team Members
Irvine, Myers, and Pramanik
Solution
Draft IT plan to examine operations and recommend ways to reduce
operational risk. Implementation of those recommendation.
Benefits
By creating a risk matrix for Universal, Octopus was able to help
Universal prioritize its IT spending to get the maximum reduction of
risk and increase the readiness for a technical failure.
Case Study:
Network maintenance
Opinionsite's network administrator wanted to move to Hawaii when
they approached Octopus about network management. Since outsourcing
network management to Octopus, they have saved 64%, enjoyed network
stability, and achieved better productivity in their internet surveys.
Business Issue
Network maintenance, desktop support
Team Members
Irvine, Myers, Heiss, and Pramanik
Solution
Windows network
Benefits
By proactively maintaining the Opinionsite network with operating
system patches, antivirus protection, and monitoring the network for aberrations,
Octopus has kept the Opinionsite network highly available.
Case Study:
Network design
Joe Daher's investment group at Smith Barney needed network services
that went above and beyond those offered by corporate MIS. They approached
Octopus to design and build an independent network.
Business Issue
Implement Windows network
Team Members
Irvine, Myers
Solution
Windows network
Benefits
Octopus was able to deliver a cost effective solution that provided
the network services the corporate MIS was unwilling to provide.
Case Study:
Web design
SG Capital Partners awarded Octopus the redesign of their corporate
website. Octopus designed a website that would highlight SG's investment
approach and allow prospective investors to review SG's portfolio..
Business Issue
Design refresh
Team Members
Heigelmann, Irvine, Dataart
Solution
Website
Benefits
Octopus developed a new look for the SG Capital Partners website and
has upgraded the website content throughout the years.
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