Information Technology Services • Enterprise Architectures • Network Engineering • Information Assurance • Technology Management Enterprise Architectures When implemented within the framework of a strategic information plan, information systems become a valuable strategic asset. With a large corporate investment in IS, deciding which information systems to develop, and when, must be carefully evaluated. This ensures that your IS investment is aligned with long-range business goals. VRI has experts in designing, developing, updating and maintaining enterprise information technology architectures in commercial and government environments. VRI’s approach to development of Enterprise Architectures includes: Developing systems with an enterprise-wide view Identifying the most critical information needs Developing Database Strategies Maximizing business opportunities through new technologies Establishing meaningful business metrics to measure system progress [top of page] [home] Network Engineering Providing innovative network and information technology solution services is one of VRI's core capabilities. Whether the need involves a network upgrade or migration, wired or wireless broadband configuration, or a complete network solution for your enterprise, our experience makes us the perfect partner to custom build your network infrastructure. Our experts will help you, the customer, design and/or manage your network at optimum performance, at peak reliability, and operate them cost effectively. Agencies face challenges to consolidate their resources, networks, and IT operations.  VRI provides: Full lT architecture support, with integrated standards and policies. Seamless migration to centralized computer help desk operations, network operations and data centers. [top of page] [home] Information Assurance VRI’s Information Assurance Team has the experience and expertise in network and systems security to include: Establish security policies and procedures that ensure protection on an ongoing basis Lead the customer in implementing security measures to prevent and combat threats Use advanced tools and products to detail security issues Develop integrated solutions to mitigate network and system security problems VRI’s experts are certified in the NSA INFOSEC Assessment Methodologies (IAM), a standardized baseline analysis for INFOSEC. [top of page] [home] Technology Management ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT Managing distributed networks and systems to ensure service level compliance is challenging to any organization VRI provides solutions that proactively detects problems and corrects them before there is any service degradation to the user CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT (CM) Lack of proper configuration control of networks and systems leads to reliability and serviceability problems – but, most of all security vulnerabilities. VRI’s approach to CM is to collect and maintain a complete, accurate database of all network and system assets (configurations, updates, process & procedure). INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION (IV&V) Performed in tandem with software development VRI will uncover high-risk errors early, giving the customer time to evolve a comprehensive solution rather than forcing them into a makeshift fix to accommodate software deadlines. VRI IV&V provides management with visibility into the quality and progress of the development effort that is continuous and comprehensive, not just at major review milestones. BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING VRI assists clients in the anticipation of change.  Through successful reengineering efforts, VRI has put ideas into action and understands the complex and changing work environment. VRI partners with agencies to help them succeed by bringing to its engagements: a neutral, objective party; a fresh perspective; knowledge of best practices; years of experience; and resources to focus on problems and process issues. SYSTEMS INTEGRATION VRI provides systems integration services that enable our clients to minimize risk and maximize technology investments through requirements analysis, planning, design, implementation, and operations. VRI’s experienced consultants focus on delivering business results and performance improvement by bringing complex technologies together to maximize compatibility and interoperability. VRI supports daily operations of our clients in achieving the integration of architectures by performing technical analyses, identifying the risks & benefits to our clients, viable alternatives, risk mitigation strategies, and developing recommended action plans by performing technical analyses, identifying the risks & benefits to our clients, viable alternatives, risk mitigation strategies, and developing recommended action plans. [top of page] [home]