Tectura Applied Engineering Solutions

Information Systems and Architecture

A successful IS implementation demands far more than technology alone. Our IS experts solve complex business needs through information systems by applying out-of-the-box thinking and the right methodologies to your unique problems and environment. We look at the whole picture—including business concerns, existing systems, user needs, cost constraints and maintenance. Together, our holistic point of view and technology-agnostic perspective enable us to choose, develop and implement the right system for your unique situation—reducing risk and speeding time to market.

We can participate in your IS project at any point—from concept and custom solution to turnkey delivery. We incorporate systems engineering and project management as a fundamental framework to ensuring success—delivering the right resources at the right time and transferring valuable knowledge to your internal team as we work together.

We provide all the capabilities required to plan and develop complex information systems, including:

System Architecture

Gain the strategic value of an IS architecture that provides the right foundation for everything to come. AES is known for defining robust, scalable system architectures that evolve easily, cost-effectively with the dynamic needs of your business. Over years of major project successes and participation in industry standard committees, we have become regarded as a thought leader with unique insight and influence in the evolution of IS architecture. Based on your situation and future requirements, we bring together some of the industry’s most astute and accomplished systems architects to work with your team. We ensure that the best solutions are investigated, compared and implemented in a cost-effective, staged manner—with efficient system operations and maintenance that reduce total cost of ownership.

System/Software Development

Our ability to solve complex software problems with clear success and little fanfare has won AES loyal clients and high referral rates. We begin by gaining a thorough understanding of your business environment, culture and technology. We apply our knowledge of industry best practices and development methodologies appropriately and in sync with your situation. We are adept at working within a myriad of constraints—cultural, technology, frameworks—to create solutions that win the support of diverse stakeholders. Most important, we lead projects to success—a critical factor given the industry’s 40 percent failure rate of software implementations.

Systems Integration

Systems Integration is a large, complex undertaking that requires intelligent choices, strong project management, systems engineering, and focused energy in order to minimize risk. AES provides it all, with a single point of contact to insure the rapid, cost-effective implementation of your IT vision based on your goals, architecture and budget. Our seamless approach assures the consistency, clear communications and accountability that are key to getting results. We have decades of experience implementing systems of every size and working with the requirements of government systems and highly regulated industries.

Integrated Network Operations

Today's dynamic business environments depend on the ability of authorized users to access the right information at the right time, in the right format and from the right sources-regardless of location. We can help your network evolve to a robust architecture that supports the seamless, secure movement of information from one application to another, giving users the transparent, real-time access they need. We specialize in the architecture, technologies and commercial products to tailor cost-effective solutions for network-enabled and integrated operations in highly complex environments. This frees up your organization to focus on its value-adding core competencies without making sweeping changes to existing applications as your information management needs evolve.

Information Assurance & Security

Ensure the security you need—when and where it’s needed. AES is known for defining complex architecture that must comply with the most stringent requirements for security and information assurance. Our security plans and implementations can address your management and operational security controls for processes, as well as technical security controls for systems and networks. We emphasize a robust risk management approach to security as an essential management function that is tightly woven into the system development lifecycle. We add further value by approaching the acquisition of information security products using a cost-benefit analysis that focuses on risk mitigation.

Technical Project Management

Complex IS projects warrant more than ordinary project management services. Every IS project we do benefits from our Technical Project Managers, who provide a unique combination of deep technical expertise and project management skills to lead complex IS projects to success. Our Technical Project Managers have expertise in RUP, Agile (Scrum) and other leading methodologies. They bring their technical knowledge to developing upfront estimate validation and planning based on a clear understanding of where you are and a realistic assessment of how long it will take to get where you want to go. Their technical expertise provides a deep understanding of quality metrics and the ability to analyze and act on them. The result: reduced risk and a clear path to success.