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Client Projects
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Commercial Projects
MAJOR FORTUNE 500 CLIENT
Institutional Reporting System
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Our client was using a
manual system to manage the activities and reporting
of a $4.5 billion institutional fund. This
inefficient process created major issues in the
growth objectives and in day-to-day operations.
Artech’s solution included an extensive business
analysis leading to a comprehensive internet based
solution. The system was developed and optimized to
allow users to quickly generate various management
and investment reports.
MAJOR FORTUNE 500 CLIENT
Brokerage Site |
This system was
designed to retrieve categorized links from CNBC and
reformat the links for display on the client's
Brokerage web site. Artech performed a business
analysis and then enhanced the sites usefulness and
convenience. Artech utilized custom scripts written
in PERL and CGI to perform dynamic access, parsing,
and creation of web pages sorted on a variety of
criteria. The resulting information is then
displayed to the visitors.
MAJOR FORTUNE 500 CLIENT
Tracking & Reporting (Stars)
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Artech designed an
Internet based solution to replace a legacy
mainframe system. This new system allows managers to
generate a variety of reports on demand much better
control over the financial data. The system utilizes
the daily mainframe data feed from various brokers
and dealers to populate an Oracle data warehouse.
The system is completely Intranet enabled and was
developed using Oracle, Developer 2000, ASP, Visual
Interdev, and MS-IIS.
MAJOR FORTUNE 500 CLIENT
Payroll Application System (Pads)
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Artech proposed and
implemented an internet based system that would
allow the participants to perform all payroll
related processes online. The system interfaces with
an internal Payroll Management System to include the
deductions in the payroll process. Additionally, the
system interfaces with the mainframe system to
update the investment transaction data on the weekly
basis. The solution provided a fast and efficient
secured web interface.
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BELL RESEARCH LABS / LUCENT TECHNOLOGY
Networking Requirements Development
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Artech was responsible
for defining high-level network project design,
analysis of network components, network change
management, and framing the documentation
requirements for various Lucent Technology
divisions. These included flowcharting of concepts,
project management plans, and architectural plans.
Additional tasks included systems administration,
security services, and configuration management.
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BELL RESEARCH LABS / LUCENT TECHNOLOGY
Web Development |
Artech was responsible
for providing Web based development and Electronic
Design and Automation (EDA) to various groups within
Lucent Technology. The responsibilities included
embedded programming, verification testing, system
level programming, VHDL and Verilog gate-level
simulation, functional circuit simulation, 16-bit ID
code generation, process automation, and Fixed
Modification Requests, HTML and Javascript, C++, and
training initiatives.
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BELL RESEARCH LABS / LUCENT TECHNOLOGY
Project Support Services
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Artech assisted in
several projects including a business case and
economic analysis of VoIP technologies, SSG support,
voice architecture and cost modeling methodologies.
We developed the fundamental network related cost
results for circuit-to-packet technology and
developed a model to assess the viability of
offering Converged Enterprise Services Teleworker
Applications. We also defined architectures and
voice compression algorithms.
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JP MORGAN / CITIBANK
Operation Support Services
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Artech has been
involved in a variety of maintenance and operational
support projects. These tasks included 24 X 7
support of a proprietary CISCO, Frame Relay and
SONET based global network. Artech provided
expertise in several telecommunication areas
including configuration management, help desk and
network infrastructure, problem resolution and
technical documentation.
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FUJITSU NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS
Support Services |
Artech performed Desk
Side and Maintenance Support Services for the
development of a Java based 3-tier Network
Management Software that uses an Oracle database
back end. Our responsibilities included installation
of Solaris and required patches, installation of
tools suites, TCP/IP administration, system
performance monitoring, tuning, mail administration,
systems security, file system administration, RAID,
and backup configuration.
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INGERSOLL RAND
Deskside Support Services
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Artech performed Help
Desk, Desk Side, IMAC and PDP Support Services. Our
responsibilities included system administration of
Novell and Windows NT, back-up implementation and
replication strategies, Cisco 3500 switch
configuration and maintenance, IIS server
configuration for directory browsing, Solaris backup
and maintenance, and configuration of DHCP servers
to maintain a fully manageable TCP/IP network.
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SPRINT
Project Management & Support Service |
Artech performed IMAC/PDP
support services including project management,
network planning, engineering requests, router
configuration, provisioning of Frame-Relay circuits,
point-to-point circuits, VPN solutions, and network
connectivity via Frame-Relay. We were responsible
for connectivity between web servers and the
installation of an ATM Network for the Sprint World
Headquarters Campus.
Government Projects
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U.S. ARMY TACOM
Software Development
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Artech has
successfully developed new software and modify
existing applications. We provided basic operational
support including programming, DBMS support, systems
administration, software error correction and
transitioning support for client/server architecture
and web technology. This included user support, all
technical documentation, and automation of work
processes.
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NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER, NJ
Software Development
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Artech provided full
life cycle software development including
requirements gathering, prototype development,
software development, testing, documentation and
deployment. The project also included support for
client/server applications and metadata for
engineering applications. The environment used
Oracle RDBMS, Developer 2000, Designer 2000, HTML,
Javascript, and a variety of customized
applications.
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U.S. ARMY CECOM / BOOZ ALLEN
Research And Implementation
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Artech provided
support in all phases of acquisition, programming,
installation, testing, operation and necessary
maintenance related to worldwide fielding of the PM
DCATS. Artech supplied expertise in conducting
research of system requirements and participated in
analyses and studies. Additional support was
provided in exercises and testing, evaluations and
demonstrations, and associated control networks.
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U.S. ARMY TACOM-ARDEC
Software Development
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Artech provided basic
operational support including programming, database
development, software error correction, system
administration, and user support to modify the
existing system application software. Additional
support was provided to enhance the user interface,
database structure, and all technical documentation
to meet functional, regulatory, policy and technical
requirements in accordance with SCRs.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Production Control And Check Print
System
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Artech provided
systems design, development, analysis, testing and
implementation support for Financial Management
Service’s Regional Financial Centers. The goal of
the project was to support the Department’s vast
amount of printing, balancing the Treasury’s check
system and maintaining the check roll inventory.
This new system effectively replaced an existing IBM
Mainframe/Troy based check-processing system.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
MVS Programming Services
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This ongoing project
consists of MVS systems programming and
implementation support. Artech is providing
expertise in the installation of OS/390 and related
technologies. Additional support includes SMC
disciplines for problem / change / request
management, JCL and system utilities. Full
documentation and progress records are developed to
assist in future enhancements and upgrades.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Document Management
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The project team
designed, developed and implemented a data
foundation including the creation of on-line
transactional processing systems for taxpayer
returns and accounts. The team developed the
interfaces required to accommodate the co-existence
of the legacy system with the new modernized
applications. This task consisted of data
conversion, transaction processing, business rule
creation, and object-oriented design.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Tivoli Integration And Testing
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This task involves
testing software functionality across multiple
interfaces and designing test plans and procedures
for COTS integration. Expertise is provided for the
Tivoli Software Suite, Netview, and assistance in
all aspects of network management. We have provided
a deep understanding of architecture, techniques,
and management processes across a broad spectrum of
systems, applications, and requirements.
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PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Various Projects
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Artech was responsible
for project managing the IT components of a variety
of projects for the Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey. These responsibilities ranged from CCTV
video networks, security systems, centralized
communications and control centers. Additional task
areas included LANs, fiber optic based WANs, PBX’s,
voice networks, routers, ATM and various other
LAN/WAN deployments.
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NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY STATE
Networking Requirements Development
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Artech developed the
functional and technical networking requirements for
a variety of major capital projects. We also
developed Intrusion Detection and Control systems
for several of these projects. They include the
World Trade Center, George Washington Bridge,
Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, JFK
International, La Guardia and Newark International
Airports, and EZPASS system.
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NY & NJ PORT AUTHORITY
Consultation And Project Mgmt.
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We provided management
and technical consultation in the evaluation of
telecommunication proposals offered by vendors.
Artech evaluated a variety of emerging technical
standards addressing LANs, WANs, Secure Remote
Access, Electronic Mail, and migration to new
network technologies. Areas of consultation included
ATM, SONET, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet,
PBX, and CCTV applications.
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STATE OF MARYLAND
Retirement And Pension Systems
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Artech’s responsibilities include project
management, application enhancement and maintenance
of the retirement benefit system application.
Additional support includes processing retiree and
beneficiary payments, payroll, and pension
processing. We are sustaining 25 key external
interfaces and reports to facilitate routine job
processing, task execution, project work planning,
project management, and all required documentation.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, NJ
Desk side Support
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Artech performed Help
Desk, Desk Side, IMAC/ PDP and Maintenance Support
Services for the National Institute of Health /
Unisys. Our responsibilities included installation
and maintenance on a wide variety of network and
computer systems. The associated tasks included
network design and installation, implementation,
maintenance, development of network procedures, and
assignment of access rights and security.
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UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (JR&IO)
Data Standardization
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This project objective
is to provide a cohesive and standardized set of
Human Resource requirements, business processes, and
data that can be implemented in a COTS Human
Resources System. It will be used transparently by
all military services, active and reserve, around
the world. This task order requires technical and
management support in the areas of functional
analysis and requirements definition, and data
standardization.
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NASA
Framework & Implementation Plan
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NASA is developing an
ontology solution with an associated technology tool
that will enable the effective management, access
and use/reuse of Space Shuttle system artifacts.
This responsibility requires the evaluation of
existing ontology models to assess their suitability
for integration into the solution. The deliverables
on this project are the Design Work Plan,
Communication and Risk Plan, Framework and
Implementation Plan.
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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Oracle Data Development
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Artech is assisting
with data integration tasks to provide a robust and
fully integrated General Ledger. The solution
incorporates complex systems, legacy systems and
systems undergoing development. We are providing
expertise within Oracle applications and assisting
in sizing, configuring, installing, tuning, reports
development and supporting the related databases and
applications.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON D.C.
Data Center Support
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The Office of the
Chief Technology Officer assumed responsibility for
several DC data centers and selected Artech to
provide a support team to perform base operating
system implementation and upgrade support. Artech is
also supporting tape management, system reporting,
and daily backup operations. Other on-site duties
include Computer Operators, System Engineers, and
System Programmers.
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NEW YORK STATE
Application Design & Development
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This project provided
application design and development services to the
New York State Higher Education services. HESC has
shown trust in Artech by awarding several contracts
in different skill sets and environments. Artech is
on Contract from the New York State Department of
Sanitation for the application design and
development of their project for the Bureau of Motor
Equipment using Microsoft Visual Basic, SQL and MS
Access.
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WASHINGTON METRO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Configuration Management
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Our services include
Configuration Management Plans, Requirements
Management, Level of Effort estimates,Software
Development Analysis, and CM audit reporting. We are
also identifying areas for improvement and
developing the associated strategies and
implementation plans. Further support includes the
identification of CM risks, CM training, and
materials development for Policy Control Board
meetings.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Web Development Support
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This solution allows
NSF to make web content modifications more
efficiently and will allow data access from several
sources. The first phase of the project involves the
creation of a web page template for each division
area. This phase also involves the creation of
content management workflow to manage the
modification and approval process. The second phase
includes the migration of the complete web site
using Vignette templates.
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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Oracle Database Support
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Artech is providing
support in the restructuring and optimization of a
large Oracle database. Several problems related to
image storage are being addressed to increase the
speed and usability of the system. Space allocation
is being optimized as well as performing the duties
of the system administrator. System enhancements are
also being made to the Access front end and the
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