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Network Inventory Project - Asset Management Concept and Mapping Feasibility
Study
Business Issue
In order to update and enhance the accuracy of customer’s installed base
data, the Client wanted to assess the feasibility of: (1) utilizing an SNMP
discovery tool to identify customer network chassis devices, and (2) mapping
data to entitlement and installed base records.
Solution
Bardess consultants assessed the quality of data within current services
systems and determined key data elements required for update and ongoing
maintenance. The capability of the Client’s network discovery tools were
assessed to determine viability. The Bardess team then developed working models
and processes to translate the data returned by the network discovery tools to
match the internal ordering system nomenclature. Finally, the team assessed the
feasibility and capabilities of reconciling network discovery data to internal
system customer records focusing upon the availability, population and validity
of key data elements.
Client Impact
The use of an electronic discovery tool was identified as a viable and cost
effective method for obtaining data to improve the data quality and integrity of
customer records within internal client systems.
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