RE: Where would you start?

Domino and Java would be a good start. If you are brave you can do .net. 



Mike Wills
Lawson Programmer/Administrator
Taylor Development
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-----Original Message-----
From: rick.baird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rick.baird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 3:51 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: RE: Where would you start?


Gary,

good suggestions all - in fact most of this is already spec'd out.

The workflow has already been charted, and I could implement 5 or 6 things
to improve the existing process in short order, but my fears (and those of
management) are that these would only be patches, rather than a strategic
long solutions, and any half-a** attempt at shoring up the existing system
would be throwing good money after bad.  The other fear is that we could get
ourselves into a quagmire of just-learned technologies and techniques that
won't work as thought or advertised - more good money after bad.

The stores are already on a vpn, in fact they can get nowhere except our
network, and specific sites of our choosing.

I guess what I'm looking for is the actual design/programming platforms that
would lend themselves to our requirements.

thanks,

Rick

---original message-----------
Rick,

It may be you are looking at job security, perceived data security, and CYA
issues.  I'd start by doing a work flow diagram of your existing process.
You'd be surprised at what jumps out at you.  Then I'd start asking
questions and looking for ways to streamline the process.  One thing that
stands out in the process you describe is the paper trail generated by both
sides.  Says to me some form of change control mechanism to satisfy both
sides needs to be part of the solution.

I'd also look at the ROI of my proposed solutions.  If I'm going to a more
computerized solution SSL or VPN will probably play into the mix.
Will you need more equipment, personnel, etc. to implement the solution?
And so on.


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