When Trilliant's expertise in networked audiovisual systems is applied utilizing its 5 step Service Model, the following scope of services is typical for a complete concept to completion solution.

Step 1: Audit
For existing facilities, the first step is a formal audit and documentation of existing systems (if any), equipment and services. Understanding precisely what you currently have in place is necessary to assess capabilities as they now exist.

Step 2: Programming & Master Planning
In this phase the focus is on the goals of the organization and the ability of the current technology resources to enable the organization to reach those goals. Just as the audit details what resources are available, the programming phase makes it clear if those resources, in part or as a whole, are appropriate for the client to achieve its goals in a new or renovated facility.

The development of a technology master plan is the extension of the programming phase. It goes beyond the current goals of an organization to plan the evolution of technology to meet the organization's long-term goals. It asks, "Where do you wan to be in three, five and ten years and how can technology help you get there?" Successfully done, the master plan can be the difference between having the flexibility to adapt to an evolving technology environment or potentially having to justify paying for all new systems every few years.

Step 3: Detailed Design & Specification
The infrastructure of an organization is the physical network and hardware that it uses to transfer and store information. It is the highway to and keeper of all internal information, as well as the gateway to the rest of the world. The detailed design and specification of voice, data, video and transmission medium systems. It also includes the design and recommendation of the physical spaces, pathways and environmental conditions, which are the support structure for the network.

Step 4: Procurement
The procurement of large-scale technology systems and services is as critical as the design itself. The products and vendors chosen will determine the performance and reliability of your technology systems. Trilliant procures millions of dollars each year in technology systems and equipment and understands what it takes for a project to be successful. The Trilliant team knows how to assist clients with avoiding long-term obligations that are not in their favor. This knowledge of the industry, combined with proven competitive bid procurement processes assures clients of a quality product, as well as a strong return on investment.

Step 5: Project Management
Today's complex, heterogeneous and rapidly changing technology landscape requires the utilization of strong project management and tracking skills. While studies have shown that poor project management is the leading cause of project failure, many technology firms think of it as little more than "administrative support." Leadership and direction provided by strong project management is critical to successfully meeting your client's needs and expectations. The Trilliant team has proven project management expertise that has helped organizations successfully complete large, complex and geographically dispersed projects in a variety of functional and technological areas.

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Enron Center South
Houston, Texas
Architect: Cesar Pelli & Associates

The project involved the assessment, on-site design, procurement and project management of the Audio/Visual and video applications that support the Trading, IT and management floors in the new Enron Center South. The project began in February 2001 and continued until Enron quit trading in December 2001. Over the course of the fall, over 1000 traders and support staff had moved into and begun using the facilities. During the majority of this time Trilliant was on-site full time (or more).

Assessment and Proof of Concept Studies
Trilliant also performed research and feasibility studies with regard to systems being proposed for use in the facilities:

Performed extensive research and conducted meetings with manufacturer's representatives and Enron personnel into an analog videoconferencing system - AVISTAR. Trilliant reviewed system functionality, the financial viability and stock market reports regarding the company and composed a report outlining the strengths and weaknesses of the product. Eventually, Trilliant developed a specification, solicited and reviewed a bid from the manufacturer and supervised the installation of an AVISTAR system into the infrastructure of the new facilities.

Performed Extensive research and conducted meetings with several manufacturer's representatives and software developers as well as Enron personnel and other consultants to determine the efficacy of various Wallboard Display Systems currently on the market.

Performed research and met with several manufacturer's representatives to identify potential solutions for a large "video wall in a lobby area of the new facility. (read complete case study)

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