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After we have chosen the software together, we can discuss
the requirements for its implementation. |
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How many work stations will be required?
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Will remote locations need to be served? |
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How many and what types of forms (and printers) will be
required? |
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Where will all of these units be located? |
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Will graphics-quality monitors be required? |
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What security is desired? |
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What reliability will be required, i.e., will it be O.K. to
restore a system malfunction in four hours, or is it necessary to have
immediate total back-up or continuous, uninterrupted operation? |
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All of these questions, and many others, must be answered
before the system can be proposed. The simpler the system, the easier it is to
design. But these types of questions must be answered, even for a very small
system. |
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Connectco favors a robust system, designed to keep the
client's business running smoothly and reliably. Therefore, Connectco will only
propose reliable hardware from quality manufacturers. We will not propose cheap
hardware from fly-by-night suppliers. In the long run, the lack of parts,
support, or disappearing warranties would be far more costly than the immediate
savings from cheap hardware. |
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Connectco first works systematically with each client to
develop the answers. Then Connectco will propose software, hardware, networks,
training, and support to meet the client's unique needs. Connectco will provide
a comprehensive, easy to understand, fairly priced proposal. |
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This is Connectco-style system design. |