Implementation Services

LPA's approach to implementing Business Intelligence and Performance Management solutions focuses on process methodology and the appropriate solution for each type of potential project.

Customer Needs	LPA's BPM Approach
Realize benefits right away Ensure data marts fits together Pick the right business areas to address first Anticipate size of overall data warehouse Plan for growth and change Demonstrate benefits of technology Ramp-up internal capabilities and processes Ensure success	Iterative, data mart approach Use data model as road map Use Discovery Services to identify and prioritize "low-hanging fruit" Use Architecture and Planning services to plan flexible, scaleable architecture Use LPA Accelerator workshops to create "proof of concept" demos Client-teaming approach with mentoring and customized training workshops

A Flexible, Full Project, Life-Cycle Approach

LPA has a full project life-cycle approach that includes processes and methodology to ensure effective delivery to our customers. This full life-cycle approach not only includes steps necessary to design and construct a solution, but also emphasizes essential steps needed in any robust business solution:

• Formation and growth of high performance teams;
• Integration of solution components and external system interfaces;
• Solid architecture design and testing required for scaleable solutions;
• Asset and knowledge transfer throughout and at the close of the project.

This full life-cycle approach is easily adapted to our client's environment and existing process and methodologies. Our goal is to support the client and LPA teams with effective process and mechanisms that lead to successful delivery of the right solution.

An Approach for Success

We recognize that interactive user involvement and experienced project management are imperative to successful implementations. Projects which are modular and deliverables-based can better support decision-making at critical milestones, minimize risk, and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. This enables our delivery teams to:

• Ensure optimal functionality for the client
• Provide short-cycle project wins
• Develop solutions that provide high ROI.

Our approach provides a flexible, repeatable process leveraging proven process methods and best practices specific to Business Intelligence. We have found that no two engagements are exactly alike, so we align our approach to each customer and their particular project profile, ensuring maximum effectiveness. This provides the following benefits to our clients: