Outsource Network Management in Gaming & Hospitality
Past performance is a good indication of future performance. Place your bets wisely.
Book This WorkshopPoorly outsourced network management services can result in the following:
- Network services that cannot meet your SLA and requirements
- An excessively expensive long-term contract with high switching costs
- Failure to comply with regulations, resulting in fines or closure
- Frequent failures due to a lack of communication with the provider
Outsourced network management can provide many benefits when implemented successfully, including the following:
- Reduced network management costs
- Improved network capabilities including network availability and reliability
- Access to skills not available in house
- Increased efficiency in the allocation of internal resources
- An improved ability to scale
- Reduced off-hours work
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Book NowModule 1: Assess the Current State
The Purpose
- Assess the current and target state to decide whether to outsource network management.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Understanding of whether outsourcing network management is suitable for the organization at this point.
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1.1 | Discuss business drivers behind outsourcing network management |
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1.2 | Map your network services and activities |
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1.3 | Determine your network management requirements |
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1.4 | Evaluate the criticality of each network service |
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1.5 | Assess your current network management capabilities |
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1.6 | Conduct a gap analysis and select components to outsource |
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1.7 | Assess your organization’s readiness to outsource |
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1.8 | Assess the financial impact of outsourcing |
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1.9 | Complete your business case |
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1.10 | Develop your project success metrics |
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Module 2: Build the RFP and Select a Vendor
The Purpose
- Develop and issue an RFP to select the most suitable service provider and solution.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Selected service provider
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2.1 | Assess your deadlines and resource constraints |
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2.2 | Develop the RFP |
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2.3 | Score the RFP responses and select a vendor |
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2.4 | Make sure the vendor can meet your business requirements |
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Module 3: Develop and Implement the Action Plan
The Purpose
- Develop a transition plan, assess the implementation risks, and develop a collaborative partnership with your vendor.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Completed implementation plan, risk mitigation plan, and vendor management plan.
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3.1 | Use a tabletop planning exercise to put your processes to the test |
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3.2 | Assess the implementation risks and develop a mitigation strategy |
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3.3 | Input your implementation plan into a Gantt chart and track your progress |
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3.4 | Create the vendor communication plan |
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3.5 | Make sure you have a vendor performance management process and conflict resolution plan |
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