Overview - Computer Analytical Systems, Inc.

Information Systems Planning	Short and long range automation planning Feasibility studies Resource upgrade and capacity planning Downsizing evaluation and planning Positioning for future technology trends Systems Integration Disaster recovery planning Staff selection assistance
Hardware and Software Selection and Acquisition	Recommendation of comprehensive hardware and software solutions for firm-wide information management needs Hardware/Software Sales and Service Preparation of Requests for Proposals Evaluation of vendor proposals Vendor contract negotiation
System Implementation and Operations Management	System implementation project management and documentation Development of accounting policies and procedures Data security testing and virus control planning Conversion and reconciliation of data from existing system Hardware and software installation and configuration Data processing services, audits and control reviews System downtime analysis
Imaging and Document Management	Establishment of document storage and retrieval standards Development and maintenance of document databases and briefbanks Document assembly and macro development Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and document coding Development of imaging database for OCR'ed images Scanning and format/data conversion Hardware Solutions - High speed document scanners
Networking and Telecommunications	Design and implementation of local area networks (LANs) Design and implementation of wide area networks and gateways for voice and data communications (WANs), and Global Messaging/Access (Internet) Local and wide area network audits Telephone PBX selection, implementation and operations management
Custom Software Design and Development	Systems analysis and design Database design Programming services
In-House/Mobile Training	Authorized training center Customized Training Materials - Complete User Reference Manuals Mobile training facilities (available both off and on-site)
Support Staff	Free telephone support (restrictions may apply) 24-hour technical support available Hardware/Software support and maintenance

Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. was founded in 1988 as an independent technology consulting firm. Since then, we have assisted hundreds of organizations throughout the country in areas of computer hardware and software acquisitions, systems integration, and technical support. Our specialties include:

Database development and maintenance
Custom programming
Consulting Specialists in Health Care, Hospital, Legal, Accounting, Insurance, and Personal Systems
Automation & Office Computer Systems

Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. has experience and is a registered consultant with IBM, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Novell, WordPerfect, Microsoft, Lotus, Corel, Calera, Frame, Kodak, Caere, and others. As a registered consultant with these and most other major hardware and software vendors, we are in a unique position to offer services and solutions to clients across diverse system environments. Our extensive in-house library of vendor technical reference materials and our in-depth knowledge of these varied environments provide us with the means to offer many alternatives to any technical project.

The experience of our consultants is as varied as the products with which we work. Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. currently employs professionals who bring a wide variety of expertise in all areas of information sciences. While some of our consultants are experts in the hardware and software tools used in technology configurations, others have extensive experience in the methodologies required for complex development and implementation of new systems.

Our hardware and operating system software specialists have acquired and maintained their expertise through vendor certification training and hands-on operation and management of client systems and our in-house laboratory which contains various network operating systems, workstations and telecommunications alternatives. We also maintain a complete design center which we use for our computer facility, multimedia and database design projects.

Our senior consultants bring expertise with development and implementation methodologies they have tested and refined during positions held with large organizations such as AT&T, Humana Inc, and National Medical Enterprises. These methodologies provide the basis for conducting automation planning, custom software development, package acquisition and system implementation services that are technically sound, cost-effective and timely in delivery. In addition, some of our consultants have held MIS as well as administrative operations and management positions which enables them to contribute invaluable insight into the practical application of these methods.

Areas of Expertise

Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. provides consulting services as well as complete hardware/software sales solutions in all aspects of health care automation and at all phases of the automation process - from systems planning to the fine details of systems installation. The firm specializes in a thorough understanding of the information needs of the business community and the tools available to meet those needs.

Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. prides itself in providing cost effective solutions that meet unique needs while also planning for future needs.

Areas of expertise include:

Complete Hardware and Software Selection and Acquisition
Multi-platform database design and custom programming
Software Training Courses
Systems Integration, Implementation and Operations Management
Imaging and Document Management/Maintenance
Networking (LAN/WAN) and Telecommunications
Custom Software Design and Development
Complete Hardware and Software Service and Support

Specific automation training programs include network integration, word processing, ADT, health care, legal and insurance accounting and billing, electronic billing, specialized financial applications, document imaging and management, PC applications, document assembly, telemedicine and multimedia.

In addition, Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. documents procedures and all phases of the automation process for future reference and employee training.

The diversity of our experience allows Computer Analytical Systems, Inc. to create teams of talented professionals with the skills required to compliment the internal resources of our clients to provide the right knowledge base required for most any technology project.