Manage performance, not data
Managing performance rather than data has quickly become one of the major challenges facing corporations today.  Given today’s fast-paced knowledge economy, the strategic advantages of extracting knowledge and insight from data have been rapidly increasing, as the penalty for the absence of such information has grown even more.  Yet most companies remain data rich, but information poor.  Some companies have made significant investments in ERP systems only to find that useable and timely information is difficult to obtain, while others rely on a multitude of legacy systems with barriers to access and understanding.  Ultimately, companies must cost-effectively transform volumes of data into decision-level information to enable managers to focus on making better, faster fact-based decisions to manage and improve performance.

Cost Technology’s data integration and reporting solutions offer a cost-effective way to provide decision-makers with the right information in the right format, on-demand.  These solutions integrate data from multiple sources ranging from ERP and legacy systems to data marts and standalone applications and provide users with tailored delivery of reports and information through off the shelf delivery tools or custom developed applications.

Elements of such solutions include:

• Analysis of existing systems and infrastructure – detailed examination of current systems and applications, as well as data storage and access processes in order to provide assessment and recommendations. 
• Design and implementation of data mart/data warehouse – comprehensive services including data collection, cleansing, standardization, and storage to provide easy reporting access and eliminate discrepancies. 
• Design of data integration and reporting solution – development of a comprehensive solution based on unique client requirements including purpose, functionality, budget, and existing IT infrastructure.
• Design and creation of reports – customized development of reports based on the unique decision-making needs of users.
• Design and implementation of delivery system for reports – creation of customized portals with role-based security for access to reports, data, and other information with visualization and drill-down functionality.

The Cost Technology Advantage

• Option for offshore resourcing for reduced cost and shortened delivery time.
• Decision-driven reporting to provide each decision-maker with immediate access to the right information in dynamic formats with drill-down functionality and geospatial visualization.
• Technology agnostic approach to ensure a customized solution based on existing technology investments, preferences, and needs.
• Creative solutions ranging from customized application development to technology selection and implementation designed to meet each client’s unique needs.
• Highly skilled and experienced technical resources trained in a wide array of technology platforms.
• Integrated training and change management to ensure effective utilization, employee ownership, return on investment, and solution sustainability.