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We Get Your Industry

cPrime has project experience and a knowledge base in many industries. Because we work in a collaborative atmosphere, when you work with a cPrime consultant you get the benefit of all our combined experience. Every industry has different needs and qualities so with each unique project we consider our lessons learned and current trends in the industry. Take a closer look at the highlighted industries below and sample application development projects cPrime consultants have completed in those industries.

Aerospace and Defense

The aerospace and defense industry is one of the most exciting fields to be a part of and one of the most highly regulated. cPrime consultants have worked on top secret defense projects and know what it means to be under intense scrutiny. We have proven performance in subcontractor and program management, and we are ready to help you reach your R&D and manufacturing goals.

Project Samples:

  • R&D contract for a new targeting system for the US Army – the 18-month project included concept testing and requirements documentation leading to a working software prototype.
  • High-availability management information system for military aircraft defense contractor to fulfill a $5 million federal grant; ran subsequent program over the next four years to bring 15 client-server applications to production, including spares management software, a document management system, and RF-based inventory tracking system.
  • Multi-site Tivoli software platform for aircraft manufacturer at four sites across two states, featuring enterprise-wide system management capabilities including software distribution to 20,000 computers and server monitoring for hundreds of servers.
  • Portfolio management for international software projects at Mission Solutions division of major NASA defense subcontractor, managing subcontractors and third-party team members in $80 million program; key outcome was attaining CMM-Level 3 in the process.

Automotive

Even though changes in the world economy and customer preferences have caused shifts in the way that auto companies compete, the automotive industry still supplies the world with one of its most important modes of transportation – the four-wheeled vehicle. cPrime consultants know what it takes to support IT initiatives for the auto industry and are skilled in manufacturing program management.

Project Samples:

  • Planning and implementation of 802.11b/g network to all 15 North American parts distribution centers for auto manufacturer, and optimized network for inventory scanning and data collection applications.
  • Deployment of Mercury network and application mapping software for auto manufacturer, requiring custom scripting in Topology Query Language and integration into HP ServiceDesk CMBD according to ITIL standards.

Consumer Goods and Retail

The consumer goods market is competitive and marketing-driven and cPrime consultants can move quickly to implement the technology you need to reach your sales goals. We can install data warehouse and business intelligence software that can process purchase data and analyze customer preferences. With manufacturing and servicing of accounts and customers being done in other countries, our cPrime consultants also have the global focus to manage your project.

Project Samples:

  • Brought in to rescue a $20 million custom web application to track real estate assets for a clothing manufacturer with thousands of retail stores worldwide; project was in a critical state and was realigned and implemented successfully by a cPrime project manager.

Education

If you are in the education industry, you want to call cPrime to find out how we can help with your important projects. Our cPrime project leaders are sensitive to the special needs of the educational sector, especially when it comes to integrating newer software and hardware technologies with the legacy systems at your site. We can provide valuable consulting services in the e-learning area, from application development services to online delivery. Our consultants understand what it is like to work with limited funding, and will work with you to keep project costs down.

Project Samples:

  • Recovery of a troubled, over-budget, behind-schedule cable infrastructure and LAN/WAN deployment covering 53 schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District; after our involvement, project was brought in on time and within budget.

Energy and Utilities

The energy and utilities industries operate under high standards for reliability, safety, and service, and cPrime consultants deliver projects that adhere to the same high standards. Our project leaders have worked with energy consultancies and utilities service providers on highly specialized projects. Because of our work on infrastructure and facilities projects for companies in various industries, we have also created relationships with leading service providers and built a substantial knowledge base in energy, water, power, and environmental projects.

Project Samples:

  • New portal application to collect data from water service areas for a major utility, using hand-held water collection devices and GPS mapping and utilizing cellular network communications, to allow utility to easily verify that water samples were within safety requirements.

Financial Services

cPrime consultants have extensive experience working with financial companies. Our work for credit card, mortgage, investment, and banking firms spans covers applications, and we know the integral role information technology plays in financial operations. We understand the unique needs of the industry for security, speed, and customer service, and our project leaders have been trusted by the best companies to lead their most important initiatives.

Project Samples:

  • Virtualization of critical enterprise applications and subsequent migration of sensitive software and hardware assets to data centers in three U.S. states due to closure of a 300-person corporate site.
  • Launch of multi-national IPSec encryption solution covering 232 sites with an overall budget of $9 million; multi-year project was completed three months ahead of schedule.
  • Development of enterprise application to consolidate multiple access control environments at financial services firm, with integration to legacy systems including CA SiteMinder, Sun Directory Server, IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, IBM WebSphere, and Microsoft IIS servers.
  • Rollout of Business Objects data warehouse solution for insurance provider, using advanced features of Business Objects Developer and Report Designer.

Government and Military

Working in the government sector starts with winning the bid for the program. cPrime has experienced project and program managers who know how to generate proposals, run the bidding process, and can deliver the contract once it is won. We have run defense contracts and military training projects for government agencies, and know how to deal with the additional government oversight and attention to scope, budget, and schedule that such agencies require.

Project Samples:

  • Tactical training program in weapons and convoy driver training for 2300 Marines in desert environment, setup of satellite and telephone communication for training, and preparation of software and network for training courses and bivouac site to house trainees and supervisors.
  • Planned and executed a data center move of software and hardware assets for a government research center, all completed within a high security environment, a tight timeframe, and budgetary constraints.

High Tech, Software, and Hardware

Companies in the ever-changing IT industry must constantly keep pace with new advances in technology, and our technically-savvy cPrime project leaders have implemented some of the most innovative information systems around. Whether we are running one large program or multiple small projects, we know that the fast and successful completion of projects is important to increase the speed-to-market of your high-tech hardware and software products.

Project Samples:

  • CRM solution using software from PeopleSoft, Oracle, and BEA for major computer manufacturer, and planning and delivery of multi-country training program for 1,000 call center agents and support staff across 10 countries in the EMEA region.
  • State-of-the-art testing system featuring Siebel, Tibco, and Oracle 11i software for network hardware manufacturer, building test and performance environments in three global data centers.
  • Design and construction of a new Executive Briefing Center and specialized data center for an enterprise software company, including a collaboration lab designed to showcase integrated software and hardware solutions from leading vendors and highlight the client’s goods and services.

Media and Entertainment

The media and entertainment industry creates and distributes information and entertainment options to our doorstep. cPrime consultants have worked with top companies in the entertainment industry and understand the creative process and the technology it takes to deliver it. We also have extensive experience with communications and internet providers with in supply chain applications and have set up programs to streamline infrastructure and operations management.

Project Samples:

  • Upgrade of SAP modules in $55 million multi-year program for media distribution firm to improve supply-chain distribution; built real-time interfaces between order management system and warehousing.
  • Implementation of $90 million Siebel system with SeeBeyond and Weblogic for satellite TV service provider, developing APIs for supply-chain, order management, retailer integration, billing, credit-scoring, and payment services fully integrated into corporate website.
  • Retek ERP scoping and planning project for entertainment firm that included detailed assessment of current IT software and hardware infrastructure and future growth targets for three business units including retail stores and theme parks.

Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare

cPrime consultants are familiar with the ins and outs of working in the research-intensive pharmaceutical industry, and we have delivered successful projects in a competitive atmosphere that relies heavily on trade secrets. For our healthcare clients, we have implemented clinical information systems aimed at providing better services to patients, and supported communications networks that link patients to providers. We run all projects according to Health and Human Services (HIPAA) and FDA regulations.

Project Samples:

  • Sixteen-month facilities expansion project for pharmaceutical company including installation of building automation, phone, security, fire, and alarm systems and associated system management software, along with new computer network architecture to support facilities.
  • Deployment of database system to track financial and product data for genetic research lab; preparation included building processes to track adenoviruses used in research, and development of protocol cost structures and billing process for clinical trials according to National Institute of Health standards.
  • Design of new PMO methodology and framework to manage current and future projects at a Tier 1 hospital in the U.S.; new PMO framework used to run a strategically important program of hardware and software infrastructure upgrade projects.

Real Estate, Construction, and Mortgage

cPrime consultants have rolled out new software applications especially for use in the mortgage industry. We have experience implementing information systems for construction management and post-construction real estate management. Talk to us if you are considering the buildout of a new or existing data center or technology center, either in the U.S. or internationally as we have the proven expertise to get the job done.

Project Samples:

  • Infor Enterprise Asset Management solution for new business unit of Dubai construction firm featuring Oracle CRM, Oracle Financials, geographic information systems, and document management systems; final integrated system able to handle one million assets and accessed by 100,000 customers and suppliers.
  • Rescue of $20 million custom loan approval application for mortgage company to streamline delivery of loan options to over 12,000 brokers and provide approval of loan applications within 24 hours, utilizing Cold Fusion, Weblogic, and Citrix technology.

Telecommunications

cPrime consultants have worked with the top companies in the telecommunications industry, provisioning and integrating fixed and mobile networks all over the world. We can help set up and manage your operations and support contracts for broadband and internet products and services. If you have an application customization project in mind, our project leaders have a rich knowledge of telecommunications products and services to quickly get your application-related projects off the ground.

Project Samples:

  • Implementation of Siebel CRM and Siebel Sales Order, Vitria middleware, and ATG J2EE application server for wireless service provider; $80 million project scope included performance testing, integration, and tuning of Siebel and Vitria components.
  • PMO design and corporate integration for European telecommunications services consultancy, reducing project costs by 70% through defining the full project life cycle, and identifying areas of weakness within the business and empowering project managers to remedy them.
  • Construction of a 35-node, 900-mile fiber optic network in Argentina and Chile with final integration into South American optical ring for global telecommunications provider, directing six teams in multiple countries to complete software installation, software configuration, and network testing.