HigherEchelon provides cloud computing and enterprise technology services, with a focus on process modernization and efficiency. We manage projects utilizing an agile framework, with both technology and process lenses, to enhance the business value of the enterprise platform.
Through a process lens and with trained specialists, our professionals develop a deep understanding of the customer’s objectives for a given application. Our experts ensure they understand all requirements and any tangential processes and applications to provide an effective solution. Combining process and industry knowledge with technology expertise enables our team to recommend tailored solutions that provide value to the customer.
Modernization includes “refactoring or consolidating legacy software programming to align it more closely with current business needs.” HigherEchelon’s modernization approach is rooted in industry best practices for cloud-based, enterprise information technology implementations, and follows a four-pronged approach:
For Army specific implementations, HigherEchelon’s modernization approach is also nested within the Army Application Migration Business Office (AAMBO) migration phases. We adhere to the guidelines set forth in the directive published in December 2016 by the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army. The directive establishes an implementation plan for rationalization, modernization, and migration to close or consolidate data centers. HigherEchelon has the capability to advise and/or execute any of the six phases of the AAMBO migration process: Preliminary Assessment; System Identification and Engineering Analysis; Planning; Preparation and Transition; Cutover; and Quality Assurance.