Consulting for Complex Information and Communication Solutions

Network Projects

Taking a methodical approach and making the most of best practices for every project, we build, interconnect, converge, migrate, upgrade and extend networks.

As-is Assessment

An accurate assessment of the current situation on site is critical to every project's success. We will draft a report on the site's status, assess equipment, connections, interfaces and facilities, as well as analyze the systems' hardware. Opt for this service on its own or go with our full-service package comprising analysis, design and implementation – it's a win-win either way.

Planning and Design

Collaborating closely with your in-house specialists and decision-makers, our experts develop sophisticated blueprints for networks at home and abroad built on architectural standards, validated designs and proven guidelines.

Implementation

We offer remote and on-site implementations as the site's size and complexity dictate.

Project Management

Our project managers shoulder the responsibility for orchestrating, executing, monitoring and reporting on projects. They draw on a deep well of experience to ensure your network project is wrapped up on time and within budget. Qualified experts for every level, from project coordinators for individual sites to international project managers for major undertakings, are yours for the asking.

Our Network Quickcheck

Our Network Quickcheck diagnoses common problems for you at a flat rate. It provides a view of which, when and to what extent applications are generating network traffic, and how the network, server or workstation is affecting response time. It can also show you to what extent individual lines have been designated for traffic measurement are overloaded.

How the Network Is Measured

First we will talk to you to ascertain what you expect from the measurement, which protocols, systems and network sections are giving you cause for concern, what issues have been prompting users to call the help desk, and what steps you have taken so far. Then the meter is placed at a jointly chosen location. It will track network traffic for up to 24 hours. Then measured data are analyzed to identify anomalies and fault symptoms. All this is documented in an informative report that also proposes solutions for these problems. This report figures prominently in our presentation of the results, where we answer your questions about the report and the measurements, and discuss with our recommendations for further action.

Fast Lane Network Quickcheck

• Preliminary discussion / briefing ½ Day
• Recording of network data 1 Day
• Data evaluation 1 Day
• Writing an analytical report 1 Day
• Presentation of results ½ Day

Fast Lane Package Offer "Network Quickcheck"

4.500,00 EUR excl. VAT

Rent a Specialist

Our qualified personnel are at your disposal to provide operational support and help you plug the gaps when staff are on vacation or sick leave, or when human resources are devoted to projects.

Of course, we can also provide any data center, virtualization, security, and unified communications experts you need.

Mentored Installation Services

Fast Lane is at your side with support and guidance when it comes time to install new systems at your enterprise. As part of our Mentored Installation Services, we manage the entire project on your behalf, including task assignments, resource planning and scheduling. We furnish comprehensive weekly reports and see to it that the project is completed to your satisfaction. Joining forces with the key personnel you have entrusted with this project, we will pinpoint and document dependencies, risks, potential problems, and follow-up actions to be taken after the project is completed. This cooperative effort enables your employees to benefit on site from our experts‘ considerable experience. Learning sessions are conducted to ensure your people are fully prepared to maintain the new system. And on top of that, our Mentored Installation Services are a remarkably affordable alternative to other holistic consulting services.

Courtesy of our consultants' diversified skill-set, we are able to cover almost every technical field to turn up the right solution for you.

Fast Lane Security Consulting Packages

Security Audit

We analyze and assess:

• Firewall configurations and rule sets
• Client security, virus scanners, personal firewalls
• Internal / DMZ / external network interfaces
• Server security, physical and virtual environments
• Organizational safety / security policies
• Optional on demand: social attacks

Wireless Security Audit

We analyze and assess:

• Wireless infrastructure components
• Air interface encryption
• Authentication mechanisms
• Measures against unauthorized users

Incident Response

Our services entail:

• Supporting the incident response process, or if you wish, managing it from end to end
• Documenting and analyzing security issues to prepare for potential forensic measures
• Identifying compromised systems
• Supporting further actions to contain and clean up the situation
• Restoring operations

Computer Forensics

Our services to gather legally admissible evidence include:

• Gathering evidence
• Imaging disks
• Recovering deleted data when possible
• Identifying user activity and timestamps
• Documenting local, Internet and email activity

Provide anywhere, anytime access to information and network resources. Our wireless specialists help you plan and implement your wireless solutions with the same quality of experience that a wired network delivers.

Designing and Implementing FlexPod Data Center Solutions

If you have plans to introduce the validated FlexPod Data Center solution from Cisco and NetApp, our specialists can facilitate your efforts and show you how to cut IT costs, improve the infrastructure's performance and make services more efficient and flexible. Having proven their merits in diverse FlexPod projects, our data center experts will draw on all this experience to ensure your solution is put into practice and the integrated infrastructure is configured successfully and efficiently. Our services include:

• Determining your company's specific needs with the vendors best-practice recommendations in mind
• Setting up and configuring everything - Cisco UCS servers, Nexus switches, NetApp storage controllers, VMware vSphere and Nexus 1000V - for redundant, clustered-mode operation
• Testing and bringing the integrated infrastructure online

Fast Lane Data Center Consulting Packages

Hosting a Workshop on Data Center Architecture

A two-day strategy workshop, tailored specifically to your requirements, is held to brief your data center managers on the ins and outs of future-proof data center solutions. The workshop will be conducted at your site by a senior consultant who understands your business requirements and knows all about data center technologies and solutions. Teaming up with your experts for two intensive days of brainstorming, we will work up a rough draft of the architecture for your next-generation data center services in a consolidated, virtualized and automated environment.

Two-day Strategy Workshop
1. Day: Analyze the customer requirements (server, storage, network and applications)
2. Day: Architecture review and plan the new design

Developing a Next Generation Data Center Design

Expanding on the rough draft outlined in the strategy workshop, we will flesh out the details to work up design specifications for your future-proof, next-generation data center.

The as-is analysis and design objectives call for us to:

• Analyze the legacy data center in depth
  • Review legacy network documentation
  • Examine the application architecture
  • Assess legacy performance data
• Gather information necessary to determine requirements jointly with your IT managers on site (applications, security, servers, network, storage)
• Analyze data center requirements in depth

Our detailed design and migration plan includes:

• Developing a detailed design specification, including performance and scalability requirements, business continuity and disaster recovery, network services, physical layer connectivity, environment (heating, energy, cabling, required space)
• Design documentation
• A migration plan how to implement the new data center architecture

Vendor Selection

If you have yet to opt for specific manufacturers, we can help you prepare and assess tenders.

To prepare for tenders, we:

• Draft an RFP setting out the new data center's performance specifications
• Document and propose an RFP analysis / assessment criteria
• Present and, if necessary, adapt the design

Data Center Implementation

If you have selected manufacturers, we can help you put design specifications into practice in all their specifics.

To gear for the data center, we:

• Develop a detailed implementation plan based on design and performance specifications

Support in Every Phase of the Project

Boosting Productivity with New Collaboration Technologies

Innovative collaboration technologies can improve teamwork, boost productivity and customer satisfaction, and cut communication costs. We offer end-to-end services for planning, rolling out and optimizing your unified communications, conferencing and contact center solutions. Our specialists will factor all of your key business processes into the communication equation and, joining forces with your project manager, adapt new technologies to your company‘s strategy and business applications.

As-is Assessment

We need to know where your company stands, so an assessment of your requirements is critical. Our consultants begin by analyzing the communication processes and technologies in place today. We look at the following areas in great depth:

• Network readiness
• Communication technology
• Communication processes
• Utilization of communication technologies
• Benchmarking
• Return on investment (ROI) assessment

This affords us the insights we need to identify your legacy communication solutions‘ strengths and weaknesses, and develop the right strategy for introducing new collaborative technologies tailored precisely to your requirements and business objectives.

A Roadmap for Rollout

Once we assess the current situation, we draft a roadmap that points the way for realigning your communication processes and technologies. Its purpose is to ensure the new technologies are integrated to maximize your business processes‘ productivity and your return on investment. It may include the following:

• Network and solution optimization
• Pilot programs to test the process enhancements
• Training
• Business-to-business communication (integration of partners, customers and suppliers)

Implementation and Optimization

This roadmap also gives us a frame of reference for monitoring and measuring the success of your communication solution and continuing to fine-tune communication within your organization.