what does Scimcon do? I.S. Strategy There is an Information Systems crisis in lab-based organizations. Many lack a cohesive strategy, others do not adhere to one. The result is that IS infrastructures are failing to support business objectives. Organizations need an Information Systems (IS) strategy to ensure that their information systems help them reach their business goals. Without the right IS strategy, systems development is at best haphazard, at worst it can put the whole business at risk. Supporting the business of the lab Scimcon specializes in IS strategy for labs as it is a lab-based organization itself. Unlike most IT consultancies, it has practical knowledge derived from running its own information systems:LIMS, Chromatography data system, document management systems, instrument systems and raw data archival system Scimcon delivers IS strategies which enable businesses to focus their IS spend on achieving business objectives. Its recommendations help organizations to develop a structured approach to IS projects. Creating a sense of direction Scimcon's clients recognize that by developing their IS strategy they are better in control of IS direction and are able to plan for success. IS strategies delivered by Scimcon are based on the lab's business objectives and a thorough understanding of the clients laboratory process gained during the initial study phase. Projects which are prioritized within the strategy provide solutions to short medium and long term needs. Maintaining the strategy: IScore IScore, Scimcon's template process for prioritizing IS projects, forms a further key deliverable of the IS strategy. This process should remain in place for all future IS project proposal evaluation. Companies will typically take an idea through several steps to achieve the go-ahead. IScore is an inclusive process which ensures that selections are based on criteria set out in the IS strategy document. Business cases are submitted to an IS Strategy steering group which will determine which projects get funding on the basis of their contribution to business objectives. With a solid procedure for project priorization they are able to speed up the cycle of a project from idea to live system. A platform for success Beyond the design of a robust IS strategy, Scimcon works with its clients to show them how to manage their ongoing projects successfully. By employing a structured approach to project definition and implementation, organisations can maximise the return on their IS investment in the business. Scimcon measures its own success by the frequency with which it is invited back by companies to help them deliver the IS strategy and assist with projects that the strategy drives.

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