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Communications Advisory Service Inc
VID # 1980335123800
CISV Ordering Address:
Suite 900
Lyric Business Centre
440
Louisiana
Houston
Texas 77002
Tel: 713 236 7771
Fax: 713 236 7768
email: stuart.fieldhouse@c-a-s-usa.com
This is a true and accurate copy of the
catalogue approved with the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
Effective Date of catalogue: March 2005
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Services Offered:
| Class / Item |
Description |
| 907-28 |
QCommunications Systems; TV; Microwave; Telephone;
Computer |
| 915-76 |
QTelephone Services Includes Installation, Moves,
Changes, Adds, Programming, Training, etc. |
| 915-79 |
QTelecommunication Services (Not Otherwise
Classified) |
| 918-28 |
QComputer Hardware Consulting |
| 918-29 |
QComputer Software Consulting |
| 918-30 |
QComputer Network Consulting |
| 918-46 |
QFeasibility Studies (Consulting) |
| 918-90 |
QStrategic Technology Planning and Consulting
Services |
| 918-95 |
QTelecommunications Consulting |
| 920-31 |
QInstallation of Computers, Peripherals, and Related
Equipment (Including Software) |
| 920-37 |
QNetworking Services (Including Installation, Security,
and Maintenance ) |
| 925-91 |
QVideo Design and Engineering Services |
| 958-89 |
QTelecommunications Management Services |
Prices
Hourly rates are from $60 to $300 per hour .
Quotations can be provided for fixed price contracts , hourly / daily rate and
contract term. Discounts apply to long term assignments based on number of
consultant days , type of contract and commitment period.
The prices shown are the same for CISV and
general market rate assignments.
Please note that due to the bespoke nature of our service,
you are advised to discuss your requirements with us at the earliest
opportunity.
Maintenance , Repair and Support
Plan
Communications Advisory Service Inc is
committed to providing all of our customers with a quality service. We will
endeavour to meet customer needs during all assignments and provide the highest
levels of post-project support.
If you have any questions about the service
provided to your company by CAS, please call our central office number at 713
236 7771 and ask for Stuart Fieldhouse, Vice President. Our hours of operation
are Monday through Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm CST.
Note: Specialist call-out services are
provided on a per project basis.
CAS Project Support
Plan
CAS operates on behalf of clients as their
trusted advisor, ensuring that services are provided by suppliers to acceptable
standards.
The CAS Support Plan covers all consultancy
assignments from project initiation through to post completion assistance. The
principles of the support and quality programme are:
- An officer of CAS is appointed for the duration of
the assignment as the 'mentor' and is responsible for all aspects.
- The mentor acts as the auditor to the project
ensuring:
- observance of and adherence to the Terms of
Reference
- technical accuracy and feasibility
- financial accuracy and feasibility,
incorporating business planning and investment effectiveness
- The mentor is authorised to require, and put in
course, any corrective action or procedure necessary to meet the audit
principles and the requirements of the CAS consultancy code of conduct.
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The project team and the mentor meet on a
monthly basis when progress, documentation and milestones are reviewed and a
report incorporated in the overall project file.
The Support Plan for completed assignments
will vary from project to project, however, CAS has a well proven process which
ensures that any necessary support is provided to a high standard and formally
documented.
CAS produces complete project processes and
procedures manuals and ensures that support from all relevant parties is
available to complement the customer's operation.
Company Overview
CAS Inc. is an independent IT &
Telecommunications consultancy company, incorporated in 2000 as a wholly owned
subsidiary of the UK parent company, CAS Ltd. Using the 20 years experience in
consultancy gained in the UK, along with the international experience of its
consultants, CAS has increased its worldwide presence from the UK and Thailand
to include the US, covering the following market sectors.
- Energy and Utilities
- Finance
- Health Care
- Architecture and Construction
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- Education
- National and Local Administration
- Retail and Manufacturing
- Insurance and Legal
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CAS' hallmark is the ability to
concentrate on the details of an assignment, while keeping the clients overall
strategy in view. Acquiring a firm understanding of business needs, developed
through a close and long-term relationship with the client, is key to CAS'
success. As an independent consultancy, CAS maintains strict vendor neutrality,
offering expert and impartial advice at all times.
CAS' reputation stands on the
excellence of service delivered to clients. To this end, all CAS consultants
are experienced, highly qualified specialists, typically drawn from the
management tiers of major corporations.
CAS adheres to both the TIA Code of
Conduct and to it's own quality assurance programme. Developed in 1980, when
the company was founded, the principles have been adopted by the UK Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) and have been well received in the US marketplace.
CAS has memberships and affiliations
with many other respected industry bodies, including The Business Continuity
Institute, The Association of Project Management and The Texas Building &
Procurement Commission.
With a client list of over 100
companies, 70% of business comes from client referrals, demonstrating
unquestioned quality of service and level of expertise.
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Principal Services
Assignments successfully completed
since 1980 have covered the full spectrum of communications consultancy
services. These include:
- Audit - IT and Telecommunications
- Strategic analysis
- Strategic planning
- Specification, ITT, RFP, evaluation
- Procurement
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost benefit analysis
- Communications software
- Expert Witness
- Technical Authoring Service
- Disaster recovery evaluation and
testing
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- Contract Management
- Feasibility studies
- Business continuity
- Architecture design
- Project management
- Publicity and bespoke training
- Tariff studies
- Fraud & Security audits
- Facilities management
- User requirements analysis
- Training and Procedures
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CAS Inc provides consultancy,
programme and project management services to US clients, from its offices in
Houston, Texas and in New York City, New York. From these two industry hubs,
CAS is able to offer its full complement of services to a broad spectrum of
clients.
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Approach
CAS' continued success in a highly
competitive market is due to its breadth of expertise and the systematic
approach taken to ensure that clients receive a superior service. Whilst the
approach is tailored to each individual client, it broadly follows the same
framework:
- At conception a Business Process Review is
conducted to develop a clear understanding of the clients' needs and to
maximize their Return on Investment (ROI).
- An officer of CAS is appointed for the
duration of the project to guarantee quality control. Acting as the Auditor to
the project they oversee the observance of and adherence to Terms of Reference,
the feasibility of proposed solutions and establish technical and financial
accuracy.
- For each assignment CAS consultants work
to a pre-defined set of milestones. Regular meetings are held to check progress
and address concerns.
- The CAS charging policy means that the
client pays only for the specific work carried out by consultants. Overheads,
such as management and administrative fees are not added.
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