ASTORNET CASE STUDIES
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Federal Aviation Administration System Wide Information Management
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CHALLENGE: Testing Tools Required to test the new SWIM Architecture
SOLUTION: Astornet conducted a Service Oriented Architecture tools study. Our team obtained, installed and tested evaluation software for all tools vendors. The purpose was to recommend to FAA/SWIM team a set
of tools to help in the deployment of new business services.
Tools tested included test management tools such as IBM Rational testManager, and HP Quality Center. Other tools were studied with
the capability to perform stress loading tests, Functional tests,
vulnerability tests, Governance, policies and rules tests. Specific
tool operational features were investigated.
RESULTS: Astornet team provided a full study report with cost/benefit analysis comparing all studied tools. The report included a SWIM testing methodology and a set of recommended tools. These recommendations enable FAA/SWIM team to conduct services testing and certification with assurance as to the quality and security of each deployed service. Astornet study results in saving FAA time and money during
the implementation of the new SWIM architecture.
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DOT Minority Resources Centers |
CHALLENGE: DOT OSDBU provides services for small businesses through
nationally appointed MRCs (Minority Resources Centers). The cost for running these
centers must be reported to Congress on a monthly basis. Originally, there are nine
MRCs. The amount of paperwork to prepare reports is tremendous as takes the manager
enormous efforts.
SOLUTION: Astornet team created a web solution whereas, entries
efforts are shared between client companies and MRCs, thus reducing the manager
efforts in gathering information and computing individual MRCs numbers. The web
interface allows MRCs to register their information as Service Provider. Their registration
is further approved by the OSDBU administrator in order to become legitimate. The
web interface also allows companies to register their information into the system
and select an MRC to receive business support services. During support sessions,
MRC personnel enters the hours spent in the different support areas, training, etc....,
in a specially designed web form.
RESULTS: The reporting task was made very simple. At any time,
OSDBU management is able to obtain costing report, translating into added saving
to the department and increased budget control. Further benefits included increased
accuracy in reporting since the http://207.152.144.11/mrc/
CHALLENGE: The airport vehicular gate security was faced with the TSA requirements
to improve security at the gates. The airport required a system to increase security
while maintaining an efficient entry/exit process.
SOLUTION: Astornet team created
a solution with a touch screen platform easy enough to be handled by non-technical
personnel. The system was able to verify credentials authenticity, perform an instant
security check for all persons entering the airport, and deliver a vehicle certificate.
Astornet also provided the airport police with a wireless device capable of authenticating
certificates at any point within the airport.
RESULTS: BWI vehicular gate security
was dramatically increased and the system was able to efficiently handle and properly
manage entry volume.
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Knorr Brake Corporation Return Merchandise System |
CHALLENGE: The Return Merchandise team was using disparate tools
in order to manage the RMA process, making it a very difficult and unreliable process.
There was a need to replace the existing system with an easier system capable of
improving KBC RMA management process.
SOLUTION: Astornet team conducted a study of the existing tools
and re-engineered the process. The team suggested implementing a new web-enabled
Repair Shop application capable of being shared between all Knorr locations.
RESULTS: Astornet designed and implemented the new application.
Our consultants imported all existing data in the new system to guarantee business
continuity. As a result, Knorr RMA process greatly improved. The system kept track
of repaired parts location and status at any time and communicated with the customer
through email of the RMA request and promised delivery status. Knorr was able to
save on RMA cost and improve customer satisfaction.
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