IT Infrastructure Solutions
Technology Assessment
Infrastructure Assessment in an opportunity to review and update your critical business system and information technology processes and infrastructure. The Technology Assessment process provides you with a good understanding of the current level of technology in your organization. This is the first step in developing a Strategic Technology Plan. The Technology Assessment purpose is to assist you in gaining an understanding of your infrastructure, internal controls and management philosophy within the information technology department and to provide you with comprehensive report giving our findings and recommendations, where appropriate.
We have devised a streamlined approach to assist you with an IT assessment of your critical business system and information technology processes and structure by a Microsoft Certified Professional. Please contact Joe DeLuca, MCPS, MCNPS at (517) 886-9568 or jdeluca@manersolutions.com to take advantage of this IT assessment opportunity.
Strategic Technology Plan
The Strategic Technology Plan defines the organization's technology objectives and how to achieve them. The consultant will assist you in preparing a plan which supports your business plan. The Strategic Technology Plan allows the organization to prepare for the future at a comfortable and affordable pace. Once the plan is completed and approved, the Firm will continue assisting the organization in the implementation phases and with annual updates as required.
Please contact Joe DeLuca, MCPS, MCNPS at (517) 886-9568 or jdeluca@manersolutions.com to take advantage of this IT assessment opportunity.
Information Systems Review
The process of reviewing the client's information systems facilities in light of acceptable operating procedures and insuring that the site is safe and secure, and that processes conform to generally accepted practices is called the Information Systems Review. The review also attempts to insure that there is proper back-up of program and information files, an alternate processing site, and that the facilities have been properly tested. The Firm will review security procedures, passwords, access codes, and so forth.
The IS Review is the first level and should be performed every few years. For larger institutions over $100 million, the IS Review should be done every one or two years, with a full IS Audit in the intervening years. The IS Review is an interview and walk-through process. The interviewer does not validate all the answers given, but simply records and observes with random checks for security. A walk-through is done to validate that terminals and printers are secure, and that confidential data is being managed properly.
Please contact Joe DeLuca, MCPS, MCNPS at (517) 886-9568 or jdeluca@manersolutions.com to take advantage of this IT assessment opportunity.
Information Systems Audit
The IS Audit more closely represents the processes of the traditional accounting audit in terms of the expertise and resources required. The IS Audit begins with the same interview approach as the IS Review. After the interviews are completed, the Firm then validates the information provided to the degree possible. All facets of operations are reviewed and observed.
In conducting the IS Audit and the IS Review, the firm follows guidelines established by the Federal Financial Institution Examiners Corporation, which is recognized for conducting qualified technology reviews and audits for financial institutions. For non-financial institutions, the questionnaires and procedures are adapted to the client's specific industry and needs.
Plan & Procedures
For an organization to perform well, and to succeed, it must have a set of written plans and policies that clearly define how technology is to be used by everyone in the organization and what to do should an emergency occur so as to minimize the economic impact of such a crisis. The Firm has developed and implemented a number of these plans in several industries. The following is a sample of the types of manuals and procedures with which we are prepared to assist you:
Please contact Joe DeLuca, MCPS, MCNPS at (517) 886-9568 or jdeluca@manersolutions.com to take advantage of this IT assessment opportunity.
Policy and Procedure Manuals
- Disaster Recovery Plans
- Emergency Preparedness
- Strategic Technology Plans
- PC, Email and Internet Use Policies
Security Consulting
Security is a business issue that requires careful planning, the right people and the latest firewall products. We can assess your risks, explain your options, recommend a solution and complete the installation. Website blocking, monitoring and virus protection are also available.
All businesses will be required to protect themselves against electronic security breaches. They should also be able to provide detailed reports that prove the integrity of customer and internal data. A few of the precautions that must be implemented are listed below:
- Internet connections must be protected by a certified firewall.
- Intrusion Detection Systems must be in place inside the firewall.
- Reports proving the security of the system are mandatory.
- Electronic security procedures must be defined in policy.
- Privacy has to be protected in every aspect of doing business.
Please contact Joe DeLuca, MCPS, MCNPS at (517) 886-9568 or jdeluca@manersolutions.com to take advantage of this IT assessment opportunity.
Call us today at 517-323-7500 or email sales@manersolutions.com for more information.

