Cloud computing is a style of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Internet. Organizations moving to the cloud must consider the challenges which include data security, rapid adoption, integration with legacy systems, IT governance and change management.  Whether you are considering adopting a cloud computing application, sourcing excess storage or development resources in the cloud or building a private cloud for your organization, we have proven experience to guide you to success.

Benefits

• Rapid ability to deliver support systems for your mission.
• Exponential scalability without effort.
• Lower support costs. No investment required for hardware servers, network, server administration, monitoring and maintenance. For cloud computing applications (e.g. Salesforce.com) no software support for installation, patches or updates.
• Fixed costs.
• Open and extensible – makes for easier integration between systems.

Our Capabilities

• Cloud Strategy and Planning – business case, vendor selection.
• CloudMap – Inventory and identify applications and/or application components that are potential candidates for cloud computing. The offering will show benefits of moving these applications to the cloud and the ROI it will generate.
• Cloud IT Readiness Assessment - The service offering accesses your IT infrastructure readiness to interact with the cloud or within the cloud using SOA principles.
• SecureCloud - The service offering  defines SOA based security infrastructure and security policies necessary to integrate with the cloud or within the cloud.

Industries Supported

• Communications & Media
• Public Sector
• Financial Services
• Consumer Commercial Products

Partners

Our Accomplishments

Acumen Solutions has deep industry experience. When technical skills are necessary to solve your business challenge, we have the right technology solutions and industry experience to meet your needs. Explore a few of our most notable accomplishments.

• Successfully implemented over 150 cloud computing enterprise-level projects and over 20 Salesforce.com customization projects.
• Deployed more than 120 SaaS configurations.
• Delivered over 140 eCommerce, portal and Enterprise Content Management engagements.
• Successfully completed over 200 QA projects.
• Completed over 200 Customer Relationship Management projects to-date.
• Reduced clients' cost of sales and improved average revenue per unit (ARPU) by streamlining online store and content management solutions.
• Designed and implemented technology to automate marketing lead generation and email campaigns for multiple clients, resulting in more focused customer contacts and increased sales.
• Comprised of over 30 Salesforce.com certified consultants.

Acumen Solutions in the News:

• "Census Count Creates Opportunity" - Salesforce.com, Acumen Solutions bolster government’s ability to work with disparate groups. Washington Technology, September 2009
• "The SaaS-Empowered CIO" - Moving from on-premise applications to SaaS empowers CIOs to focus on business services, IT alignment, and agile delivery. Information Week, September 2009
• "Is Washington Ready for Cloud Computing?" - Bureaucrats in Washington looking for a silver lining to the economic downturn may want to try looking at the cloud itself. CNET, February 25, 2009
• Press Release: Acumen Solutions First to Launch Cloud Computing Practice to Deliver Innovative Solutions to Government - [Acumen Solutions] leverages extensive experience with Salesforce.com and Google to rapidly deliver case management, contact center support, financial tracking and recruiting applications to federal and state agencies. February 25, 2009
• Cable Show 2009: Acumen Launches ‘Cable in the Cloud’ with Salesforce.com” - Consulting firm Acumen Solutions launched "Cable in the Cloud," a program for the cable industry that provides sales and service business support systems over the Internet. Multichannel News, April 4, 2009
• B/OSS Panel Has Its Head in the Cloud” - A team of IT and back-office experts get their bearings on Cloud Computing. B/OSS, March 11, 2009
• Salesforce.com + Google: Interview with Acumen Solutions”