A pre-project survey is a comprehensive assessment of the current state of an organization's IT infrastructure and the determination of the need for new or modernization of existing systems. This service allows IT companies to gain a clear understanding of the client's needs and develop an optimal action plan to achieve their goals.
Main stages of the pre-project survey
1. Analysis of the current IT infrastructure:
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Evaluation of existing software and hardware
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Study of the architecture of systems and networks
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Analysis of the performance and reliability of the infrastructure
2. Definition of business requirements:
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Identification of the client's goals and objectives
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Analysis of the company's processes and operations
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Definition of key performance indicators (KPIs)
3. Interviews with key employees:
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Interview with management and technical staff
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Identification of problems and pain points in current systems
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Clarification of expectations for the future project
4. Technical audit:
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Checking the security of systems and data
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Assessing compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.)
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Analysis of the scalability of existing solutions
5. Formation of technical specifications:
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Creation of a detailed description of project requirements
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Determination of necessary resources and implementation deadlines
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Development of preliminary cost estimates
6. Presentation of results:
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Preparation of a report with conclusions and recommendations
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Demonstration of possible solutions and their advantages
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Discussion of the project implementation strategy
Benefits of a pre-project survey
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Minimizing risks in the implementation of large IT projects
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Optimization of costs through accurate assessment necessary resources
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Increase the efficiency of the future solution due to a deep understanding of the client's needs
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Acceleration of the development process due to a clear technical task
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Ability to identify and eliminate problems at the early stages of the project
Pre-project survey is a critical step in the process of developing IT solutions. It allows IT companies to provide clients with more accurate proposals, optimize resources and ensure successful project implementation. Regularly conducting such surveys helps to maintain the relevance of IT systems and ensures the competitiveness of businesses in the modern digital environment.
