February 1, 2025

VM Services In-Depth

This provides an in-depth listing of services specific to how we can assist utilities implement Vegetation Management products.

What sets apart our services from Product Vendors?

Functional & Technical Architect Services

  • Functional architecture consulting.
  • Work with Vendor to design a solution that optimizes efficiency gains and is simple for users
  • Problem solver. Identify options for functional and technical issues
  • Integrate a COTS solution into the Utilities enterprise architecture
  • Work with IT Security team to architect solution that adheres to their standards for data and user authentication (emphasis on mobile)
  • Work with GIS team to design, load and maintain GIS data
  • Work with IT development teams on system interface designs
  • Work with IT Infrastructure teams to architect an on premise solution that aligns with infrastructure requirements

Other IT consulting – application support, SW install automation, SW configuration, SW release management, design, etc.

Analyst & Integration Management Services

  • Align and document roles and responsibilities across all parties (RACI)
  • Vendor SOW Consulting (ensure accountability for quality & schedule)
  • Solution Management (overall solution dependency and schedule)
  • Business and PMO Coordination and Business and IT Coordination
  • Facilitate mobile hardware selection process
  • Acceptance testing approach
  • Roll-out approach consulting (training, support)
  • Establish communication plan with stakeholders

Other IT consulting – Management of project plan, dependencies, issues, status, communications, plans for testing, training, rollout, support, test lead, defect management, testing metrics, etc.