Installation and Configuration In order for our clients to get the maximum benefit from their investment in our solutions and in the shortest possible time, KPMS has a team of experienced consultants ready to assist you with the installation and configuration of your software or assist in the design and implementation of the overall solution. Most of our solutions can run “straight out of the box”. Even so, when installing on LAN or configuring to your requirements, you may benefit from the assistance of our experienced consultancy team. Implementation Support In addition to being certified engineers each one of our team of implementation consultants have experience with a range of proven project management methodologies such as the Primavera Implementation Methodology along with years of industry experience to help accelerate the knowledge transfer and remove implementation risk. We refer to our implementation approach as a “structured” approach. We carefully evaluate the client’s implementation project needs before making recommendations on the most effective and efficient approach. KPMS Implementation Methodology follows a 6 step approach:

Step 1: Readiness Assessment The readiness assessment step allows us to assess and gain an understanding of the client’s business, the current project management environment, and their existing processes. The focus of the readiness assessment is to map out the scope of the implementation, the allocation of resources and the schedule through Steps 2-6.

Step 2: Design The next step is to design our solution to meet our client’s requirements and individual needs. The design details the software configuration (role based administration), portfolio configuration and structure, data management, and the customization of reports and procedures to match our client’s requirement.

Step 3: Prototype / Test The next step is to test out the design in the client’s environment with a prototype. A prototype system is built based on sample project information provided by the client and is demonstrated and assessed in the client’s “real world” environment. Utilizing the clients sample project information allows us to focus clearly on the functions of the system rather than on the data.

Step 4: Validation The next step is validation. Before rolling out the system throughout the enterprise we encourage a small number of sample users to begin using (testing) the system. Under our guidance the system will be configured with the clients sample project information. This allows us to identify and update any changes to the processes or system structure prior to roll-out.

Step 5: Rollout Utilizing the results from step 3 (prototype/test) and step 4 (validation) we begin the next and most important step, the rollout. The success or problems encountered in the previous steps help to fine tune the system and ensure a smooth transition when it is rolled out to the enterprise. The first stage is to identify: the who and the what (resources), the when (schedule), the where (logistics), and how, of the process and produce a detailed plan to execute the implementation of the solution. The rollout will follow a clear pre-defined plan that has been developed by the implementation team. The stages for rollout include: installation and configuration (server and architecture), end/user workstation configuration, input/import of project data, training of administrators and end users.

Step 6: Assessment In the final step an evaluation is conducted to assess the success of the implementation. The implementation team and the client will conduct a review of the critical success factors and scope of the implementation in line with the plan to ensure that all the required work has been accomplished. Even when we are satisfied that our client is ready to fully utilize the system our work does not finish there. At KPMS our team of consultants and technical support staff are always on hand to provide dedicated support whenever we are called upon to ensure our clients get the maximum benefit from their investments.