Xyz Acquisition of Abc
Essay title: Xyz Acquisition of Abc
Running Head: XYZ ACQUISITION OF ABC
XYZ Acquisition of ABC
Abstract
The merger of two companies requires the creation of a standardized environment. The migration of all servers and workstations to a standard hardware and network operating system configuration is the objective of the project. The front office created by the project was a standardized workstation, Windows XP Professional operating system configured with a specific set of core applications that exist on every computer. The back office will consist of the integration and upgrade of all ABC’s Windows servers to a consistent Windows 2003 Active Directory Domain. Standardization results in a lower total cost of ownership for the company. The project manager will apply project management techniques throughout the project.
CONTENTS
Abstract
Table of Figures
List of Tables
XYZ ACQUISITION OF ABC
Background and Statement of Need
Project Objectives
Mission and Goals of Project
Project Approach
Project Organization
Task/Responsibility Matrix
Work Breakdown Structure
Task Flow Network/Critical Path
Project Schedule
Project Reporting
Cost Plan
Project Baseline
Performance Measurement
Project Evaluation and Reporting
Project Termination
Conclusion
References
Table of Figures
Figure 1 Project Organization
Figure 2 Tracking Gantt Chart
Figure 3 Task-Flow Network Diagram
Figure 4 Level-One Tasks Dependencies
Figure 5 Level-Three Task Dependencies
Figure 6 Gantt Chart Snapshot
Figure 7 ABC’s Network Upgrade Task Status
Figure 8 Project Statistics
Figure 9 Milestones Realignment Document
Figure 10 Variance Request Form
Figure 11 Risk Management Log
List of Tables
TABLE 1 PROJECT BUDGET
TABLE 2 RISK ASSESSMENT
TABLE 3 TASK LIST
TABLE 4 TASK/RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX
TABLE 5 EXAMPLE CRITICAL PATH CALCULATION
TABLE 6 HARDWARE COST
TABLE 7 HUMAN AND CONTINGENCY RESOURCES
TABLE 8 PROJECT COSTS
TABLE 9 BUDGET BY PROJECT PHASE
XYZ ACQUISITION OF ABC
Companies today must view any large change to systems with both caution and apprehension. “This is particularly pertinent when one considers the poor success rate of IT projects; …only 28% of IT projects are viewed as successful, with about half of all projects coming in over budget, late or missing some intended functions.” (Ellen & West, 2003) For this reason, companies must design and implement projects with a complete project management methodology to increase the likelihood that the project will be successful. The XYZ Company is a midsize company that is growing quickly. XYZ Company, established in 1995, is a privately held company that has enjoyed growth and success by creating a niche serving the restaurant and foodservice industries. XYZ acquired ABC, Incorporated. ABC did not have a standardized IT environment, which made communication between the divisions difficult; therefore,