Application Technology Strategy, Inc., (ATSI), is the satellite consulting firm founded by Bruce Elbert, leading satellite expert and consultant, technologist, educator and author of standard industry books. We emphasize the how of developing satellite systems.

Project development services for VSAT IT networks

Project and business consulting to major users of IT systems and services, particularly as related to the distributed environment, using conventional WAN solutions as well as satellite/VSAT network technology:

 

  • Business requirements definition for the network and strategic applications.
  • Identification of high-leverage and high-risk technologies - hardware, software, wide-area network and appropriate use of satellite communications/VSATs
  • Developing the architecture for information access and delivery over network to domestic and international locations
  • Performing honest and thorough "make versus buy" analyses and creating the best outsourcing approach with acceptable risk
  • Development of procurement documentation, support of negotiations, and development of an appropriate Service Level Agreement for each component
  • Organizing for a virtual project - groupware, collaboration and teleconferencing
  • Taking stock of current technology and operation, and resolving an appropriate virtual team management strategy
  • Development of technology strategy for Concurrent Engineering and the virtual engineering office.