2. About Cogent
Cogent Company (Cogent) is a Dallas-based IT and management consulting firm focused on partnering with
our clients to solve problems and improve productivity. We specialize in planning, deploying, and
integrating multiple technology across a spectrum of industries, including life sciences, communications,
financial services, energy, and consumer package goods.
To find out more on how Cogent
Our team averages over 14 years of consulting and industry experience and communicates our Cogent
thinking through various publications, including trade journals, articles, and books, as well as regular can help your organization, please
industry speaking events. Our ranks include a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), a Microsoft
Virtual Technology Specialist (VTS), and a member of the US QlikView Advisory Board. contact us at:
info@cogentcompany.com
Examples of Cogent Thinking
• Business Reasons for Adopting the Windows Platform - CIO.COM
• How Do I: Use the SharePoint 2010 Managed MetaData Service? – TechNet In Dallas
• What is Cloud Development? – MSDN 5646 Milton Street, Suite 500
• How do I: Create a Gallery of Reusuable Reports Parts? – TechNet
Dallas, TX 75206
• Setting up E-mail Co-Existence Between BPOS and a Local Exchange Server – TechNet
• How do I: Create Compelling Reports? – TechNet 214.341.1004
• Visual Studio Extensions Made Easy(er) – Devx.com In Oklahoma City
6440 Avondale St., Ste. 200
Our Differentiators Oklahoma City, OK 73116
• We work WITH our clients, developing practical strategies and solutions that meet their business needs
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• We drive measurable value quickly – we believe it’s all about “speed to value”
• We make change management and knowledge transfer a centerpiece of every engagement
• We offer a unique combination of discipline and innovation that comes from being dependent on client www.cogentcompany.com
successes
• We understand business value is the primary objective, not the technology itself
4. Recommended Solution
We recommended Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007’s publishing infrastructure to support our
client’s need to empower the business user as they create content to and publish it to the market via
their web site.
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your organization, please contact us at:
The Results
Over the course of this project, Cogent delivered a best in class solution for a public facing web site, info@cogentcompany.com
utilizing the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 platform. The solution satisfied the
requirements to empower business users in the creation and management of their content along 214.341.1004
with the delivery of a visually stunning public site including dynamic mapping.
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7. Recommended Solution
We recommended Microsoft’s BI stack which extends from SQL Server and it’s inherent ETL, OLAP
and Reporting functionality through Microsoft Office Sharepoint Services (MOSS) and it’s inherent
analytics and dashboarding tools.
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The Results
Over the course of this process, Cogent was able to help solidify the overall BI vision and strengthen info@cogentcompany.com
the overall value proposition for this initiative. We were also able to provide our executive
stakeholders with the requisite decision-making framework and the appropriate business case 214.341.1004
detail for board level presentation.
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10. Delivered Solution
Over the course of this engagement, Cogent delivered the following
• Installed and configured the QlikView Server on Windows 2008 R2/IIS 7.5
• Developed and deployed the QlikView report document
• ETL, Configuration and report architecture documentation
• Created and delivered training
About Cogent Company
Cogent Company is a full service IT and
management consultancy with a proven
track record of partnering with our clients
to solve complex problems and accomplish
meaningful productivity gains.
We partner closely with our clients to plan
and execute in rapid deployment cycles that
emphasize “speed to value” and clear
business alignment.
We also work closely with our technology
partners to ensure our clients’ solutions
reflect the appropriate level of innovation
and the expected return.
To find out more on how Cogent can help
your organization, please contact us at:
The Results
Over the course of this process, Cogent was able to help solidify the overall BI vision and strengthen info@cogentcompany.com
the overall value proposition for this initiative. Cogent delivered this project ahead of schedule and
15% under budget. The client was extremely satisfied with our delivery. As far as coming in under 214.341.1004
budget, the client commented, “No one ever comes in under budget like this!”
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12. Recommended Solution
We recommended Microsoft’s Hyper-V Server and System Center stack which includes the Microsoft
Hypervisor, Virtual Machine Manager and Operations Manager.
About Cogent Company
Cogent Company is a full service IT and
management consultancy with a proven
track record of partnering with our clients
to solve complex problems and accomplish
meaningful productivity gains.
We partner closely with our clients to plan
and execute in rapid deployment cycles that
emphasize “speed to value” and clear
business alignment.
We also work closely with our technology
partners to ensure our clients’ solutions
reflect the appropriate level of innovation
and the expected return.
To find out more on how Cogent can help
your organization, please contact us at:
The Results
Over the course of this process, Cogent was able to help solidify the overall virtualization info@cogentcompany.com
vision and strengthen the overall value proposition for this initiative. We were also able to
provide our executive stakeholders appropriate business case detail for SLA analysis and 214.341.1004
customer onboarding and retention activities.
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14. Implemented Solution
We implemented Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager which includes hardware and
software inventory, software and patch distribution and operating system deployment.
About Cogent Company
Cogent Company is a full service IT and
management consultancy with a proven
track record of partnering with our clients
to solve complex problems and accomplish
meaningful productivity gains.
We partner closely with our clients to plan
and execute in rapid deployment cycles that
emphasize “speed to value” and clear
business alignment.
We also work closely with our technology
partners to ensure our clients’ solutions
reflect the appropriate level of innovation
and the expected return.
To find out more on how Cogent can help
your organization, please contact us at:
The Results
Over the course of this process, Cogent was able to help solidify the overall systems management info@cogentcompany.com
vision and strengthen the overall value proposition for this initiative. We were also able to provide
our IT management stakeholders with the inventory to renew their licensing and application 214.341.1004
deployment platform to decrease the burden on helpdesk staff.
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