Some of Our Projects

The following are examples of projects executed by Apogee International consultants.

 

Project: Computer Telephony Technology Assessment and Product Specification

Conducted technology assessment for large Asian telecommunications manufacturer which resulted in major shift in direction and potential huge savings in software maintenance and development costs. Analyzed future directions in convergence of telecommunication and computing systems and identified emerging applications.

Project: Technology Planning for Dallas Independent School District

Project consisted of assisting the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for overall control and growth of their computer and telecommunications systems.

Project: ACD/Call Center Analysis

Conducted analysis of integrated (PBX/ACD) and stand-alone systems for call centers. Prepared product/market specifications for next generation ACD/call center system.

Project: Value System Analysis Study

Developed concept for custom client study to analyze value systems and future scenarios to provide insight into dynamics associated with current and future competitors.

Project: Market Research and Competitive Analysis

Developed business, marketing and sales strategies for several European multinational companies entry into U.S. market. Analyzed and documented product/market requirements for various industry segments. Performed competitive analysis and recommended product positioning strategies.

Project: Asian Market Research Studies

Conducted three separate market research studies in Asia for major US computer manufacturer. First study focused on use (and pervasiveness) of object oriented software technologies in Japan. Second study reviewed new computer technologies in use by several Asian countries including Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. Third study focused on computer graphics software and hardware technologies under development in various Japanese laboratories.

Project: Market Penetration and General Business Strategy for US Market

Analyzed North American market and developed general business strategy for modification and introduction of a digital switching system and broadband networking products through the U.S. subsidiary of a major European computer manufacturer. Project included preparing competitive analysis and market strategy. Recommended delayed entry into market with next generation products through OEMs, system integrators and VARs.

Contracted by client to perform a follow-on study to analyze automatic test equipment market for potential entry through independent telephone companies. Study resulted in recommendation of alternate partnerships and product strategies.

Project: Joint Venture Facilitation

Researched, identified and then facilitated a joint venture between large Japanese multinational manufacturer and major American aircraft and defense contractor. The joint venture resulted in the combination (and subsequent marketing) of software CAD systems between the two companies.

Project: Strategic Market Diversification for Large Defense Vendor

Assisted a large defense systems integrator in diversifying into the telecommunications business. Helped them understand the language, organizations, markets, and other issues associated with the telecom industry. Also assisted them in making the appropriate industry contacts.

Project: European/US Telecom Joint Venture Facilitation

Conducted sales channel analysis, evaluated potential strategies, facilitated joint-venture between local U.S. company and European telecom company for sales and service of financial trading systems.

Project: Benchmarking and Analysis of "Greenfield" Operation

Conducted research, benchmarking and analysis for major semiconductor equipment manufacturer to identify success factors associated with opening a new "Greenfield" manufacturing facility. Results of the research and analysis enabled the manufacturer to replicate their original success at additional manufacturing sites.

Project: Joint Venture Business Planning

Developed business plan for specialized consulting firm in conjunction with Apogee International. Business services included multi-client studies, convergence practice and custom consulting. Key focus was on business processes. Developed analytical models for leveraging information technology in specific vertical markets.