DELTA 2000(TM)

The Solution to Successfully Manage the Century Date Change

Delta 2000(TM) The Solution to Successfully Manage the Century Date Change

Comtex's Guide to Systems Survival in The Year 2000

Background of the Year 2000 Problem

The rapid approach of the Year 2000 presents all corporations utilizing computer based systems with varying degrees of potential failure. Many systems were designed to store dates in a compressed fashion, eliminating the century digits from their storage and processing formats. As dates drive many of the calculations performed by business and systems applications, potential failures could mean the crippling of entire core systems within a company's portfolio.

It is estimated that 90% of all programs will be impacted by the year 2000 with up to 20% of business applications beginning to fail by 1996 as their application event horizons exceed 2000. System software and hardware are not immune to the problem. Hardware and software vendors will be required to address the issues in forthcoming releases as corporations realize their exposure.

The longer a company waits to address this issue, the more difficult it will be to complete the required changes in time to prevent system failures. Industry analysts estimate a serious shortage of mainframe programmers will occur no later than 1997, leading to potential salary increases up to 100%.

The DELTA 2000(TM) Solution

The Time to Act is Now! The Clock is Ticking

Comtex Systems has developed DELTA 2000(TM), a highly automated solution resulting in Year 2000-compliant software portfolios. The entire lifecycle is accelerated by an advanced conversion package that includes automated conversion tools for all software components that exist at a computer site including programs, files, databases and job streams. It is based on a "conversion language" that currently supports numerous programming languages and can be quickly adapted to support additional programming environments.

The toolset adapts to the nuances of an installation by reading source libraries, load libraries, system management logs, telecommunication monitor tables, job schedulers, and security packages and integrating the inventoried information into its repository. Comtex deploys its team of management and technology experts, working in conjunction with designated site representatives, to implement the conversion process. This translates to significantly reduced costs and greater reliability.

The major objectives of the DELTA 2000(TM) methodology are to:

Our DELTA 2000(TM) Conversion Methodology is a unique, proven solution that dramatically reduces the time and effort needed to complete a Year 2000 conversion, thereby reducing the cost of the conversion.

Methodology Approach

Methodology Overview

The DELTA 2000(TM) methodology is comprised of four phases: Survey, Conversion, Testing and Implementation. The methodology is founded on our proven Project Control structures and mechanisms. Based on successful large-scale conversion and transition management engagements, Project Control results in a well-planned and managed conversion. A key component of Project Control is the Project Office, responsible for coordinating project activities and maintaining open communication avenues throughout your organization.

Survey Phase

Conversion Phase

Testing Phase

Implementation Phase

Project Control

Responsibilities of the Project Control Phase include:

Responsibilities of the Project Office include:

Tools

Comprehensive software facilitates Year 2000 conversion services:

DELTA 2000(TM) Benefits

DELTA 2000(TM) advantages include:

Important by-products of the DELTA 2000(TM) methodology include:

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About Comtex Systems

Comtex Systems is unique among consultancies serving the Fortune 500 marketplace, not only for our longevity in such a competitive arena, but for the underlying principles that have contributed to our success: "Commitment to Excellence." From top notch management consulting to strategic technology planning, Comtex recognizes the need to promote innovative business solutions that will keep our clients out in front with today's technologies. Whether it be short-term, single assignments or developing and executing a mission-critical project, Comtex offers total solution services. We are more than just a service provider; we form strategic partnerships with our clients to promote a unified project team and mutually beneficial exchange of skills and knowledge.

The first decade of business for Comtex was capped with record sales and a ranking of 145 in Inc. magazine's rating of the 500 fastest growing private companies nationwide. We are proud of our history of success and look forward to building on it. In 1993 we were selected as one of Microsoft Corporation's "Solution Partners," one of only 200 such firms selected in the country. More recently, VARBusiness magazine ranked Comtex among its top 500 VARs and systems integrators.

Comtex is one of the few consultancies offering 20 years of systems expertise. Drawing on this experience, we offer a unique approach to Year 2000 services. This approach, coupled with our commitment to client partnering, sets us apart from the competition. Comtex focuses on mentoring with its clients on the technology, to ensure that the client can own the system after the project is completed.

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