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Portal Outreach & Training

Transforming organizations from silo development methodology to an enterprise service-oriented architecture requires assistance at many levels -- all participants need to understand the basic benefits of transformation, but they also have to have a good understanding of the target architecture and supporting processes in order to plan that transformation.  Without this knowledge, transformation teams run the risk of significant delays and re-work that could have easily been avoided. 

DSD provides a wealth of experience with Portal technologies, specifically, the enterprise framework of the Global Combat Support System - Air Force (GCSS-AF), a dynamic collection of enterprise services for the Air Force.  This wealth of experience can position any team for a successful, and rapid, transformation to GCSS-AF, avoiding many of the mistakes and pitfalls that teams new to GCSS-AF encounter.

Our end-to-end approach to transformation takes into account the needs of the user community, the current capabilities of the system(s) targeted for transformation, the Air Force strategies and directives, as well as the systems behind GCSS-AF.  Our goal is to provide companies with the best possible approach to transformation and to assist organizations every step of the way there.  Frequently the best approach involves multiple threads; we have proven success in developing these multiple threads and helping to prioritize activities for maximum success.

DSD's outreach does not stop after the planning is complete; we assist at every step, sharing lessons learned and best practices to ensure a smooth transformation -- from technical pitfalls, to policy awareness, to change management issues.  DSD teams with the organization driving the transformation to supplement that organization's expertise. 

Even after the initial transformation is complete, DSD's unique model for dynamic process improvement and communication can result in teams continuing to improve the capabilities delivered to their user communities, as they learn more about GCSS-AF.  These improvements frequently translate into cost-savings for the Air Force, and/or into improved capabilities for the entire Air Force, not just one particular user segment.  DSD's success in this arena has led to organizations shifting from reluctant users to avid early adopters of GCSS-AF Services.  This shift results in better participation in GCSS-AF, improvements to the Services, and an overall benefit to the Air Force in improved capabilities.

Why Select DSD for your Portal Outreach and Training?

• Existing Resources on Staff
• Experienced with GCSS-AF, both NIPR and SIPR
• Experienced with DoD and Air Force
• Governance development and coordination
• Strategy planning
• Solutions implementation
• Exploiting and maturing Portal database capabilities
• Previously held Top Secret clearances (for GCSS-AF SIPR)
• Robust depth into DSD core team
• Proven Success
• Shifted customers from reluctant users to avid early adopters
• Successfully developed & implemented full-service outreach model for HQ USAF/A4-7; approximately
.. 60% of the Air Force
• Knowledgeable, dynamic resources able to adjust priorities