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Evaluation, Planning, and Implementation of Appropriate Technologies

Successful technology integration requires detailed knowledge of a company’s specific infrastructure as well as in-depth understanding of technical applications.

Many companies run into challenges when customizing their technology to meet their business needs. Some of these challenges include:

  • Company executives whose strengths lie in business or technology, but not both
  • Business managers who do not have the time or resources to be aware of current technology options
  • Leadership questions whether the current technology is the best option for the organization

AntePartners offers the following services related to evaluation, planning and implementation of technologies:

  • Complete audit of existing technology
  • Delivery of well-considered (costs, business need, etc) technology solution(s)
  • Implementation of technology solution(s)

Strategy Evaluation / Formulation

Just as the business environment is constantly changing, the business strategy of an organization may have to undergo changes as well.

There are several reasons why a company may need to reevaluate and revise its business strategy:

  • The company is undergoing change and not sure how to adapt to those changes
  • The company is falling short of business goals and managers need to revise a plan to get back on track

AntePartners offers the following services related to strategy evaluation and formulation:

  • Concise description of business needs
  • Concise formulation of strategy objectives
  • Delivery of detailed plan documentation

Strategy Implementation

Technology should serve as a catalyst to business success, not leave employees scratching their heads.

Companies run into challenges when:

  • Business operations have outpaced current technology
  • New business initiatives require new technology

AntePartners offers the following services related to strategy implementation:

  • Identification of available technology resources
  • Quantification of the tradeoffs between applicable technology solutions
  • Sourcing of appropriate personnel; Administration of existing personnel; Human resource training
  • Establishment and tracking of benchmarks and deliverables
  • Establishing and evaluating processes
  • Development of creative and meaningful management dashboards
  • Testing and troubleshooting
  • Delivery of documentation for maintenance (e.g. operations manuals)

Securities Valuation

Securities valuation is a complicated process that requires business acumen, financial skills and solid judgment. Companies need to be able to value their assets properly, not only for their bottom line, but to meet government regulations.

Many companies face a host of challenges related to securities valuation. Some of which include:

  • Overvaluing or undervaluing securities
  • Unable to keep up with and/or understand government regulations
  • Unable to get proper sign off from auditors

AntePartners offers the following services related to securities valuation:

  • Assessment of current valuation processes
  • Development of a specialized set of tools which allows quick deployment of valuation results
  • Explanation of our valuation regime to auditors and accountants to secure sign-off

Governance and Risk Management

Governance and risk management are complicated issues that require specialized knowledge.

Without specific expertise, businesses may end up:

  • Fined and sanctioned for violation of government regulation
  • In the red due to inaccurate business models and forecasting software and/or procedures

AntePartners offers the following services related to governance and risk management:

  • Complete audit of the existing business processes
  • Control reviews to address management objectives
  • Control framework design and implementation
  • Technology modeling, mapping, and control identification
  • Compliance with existing and/or upcoming regulation (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley, FAS 157: Fair Market Accounting)
  • Remediation of material weakness and significant deficiency
  • Software Development Lifecycle Controls
  • Business Process Documentation
  • Controls Testing and Assessment
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Quantification of the impact of the new procedures on the business
  • Delivery of operational manuals for maintenance

Expert Witness Services

When it is time for organizations to take legal action, it is imperative to retain an expert witness that is knowledgeable and reliable.

AntePartners offers the following services related to expert witness testimony:

  • Full review of existing legal documentation
  • Organization of appropriate data and documents which can be used as a centralized legal resource
  • Assessment of both match and availability of a seasoned AntePartners professional
  • Bio and detailed resume for client review