Utilizing a Five Step Service Model, Trilliant approaches Telecommunications consulting services in the following phases.
Step 1: Audit
The first step in the typical engagement is a formal audit and documentation
of existing systems (if any), equipment and services. Understanding precisely
what is currently in place is necessary to assess the current capabilities.
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 tells the Trilliant project team 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 want 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 change direction as may be dictated by the business 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 component
of a solution includes the 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 is as critical
as the design itself. The products and vendors chosen will determine the
performance and reliability of new technology systems. Since Trilliant
is involved in the procurement of millions of dollars each year in technology
systems and equipment the Trilliant team well understands what it takes
for a project to be successful. Trilliant also 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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Houston
Convention Center Hotel Corporation
New Downtown Hotel
Houston, Texas
Architect: Gensler
The Houston Convention Center Hotel Corporation is a non-profit corporation created February 2, 2000, by the Houston City Council with a mandate to build a 1,200-room convention center Head Quarters hotel. By virtue of its connection to the soon-to-be expanded George R. Brown Convention Center, the hotel will provide a unique opportunity for conventioneers to stay, meet and mingle in a way unlike any other convention center in the United States.
The downtown hotel will be connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center and a 1,600-stall parking garage by elevated pedestrian sky bridges. The hotel design features three guest towers of 14 stories, 17 stories and 23 stories in height. They are built in a U-shape around a six-story podium structure containing meeting rooms, ballrooms and commons areas. There will be 27 meeting rooms, a 25,000-square foot junior ballroom and a one-acre, 40,000 square foot grand ballroom. The hotel will be located across the street from the soon-to-be completed indoor sports arena, down the street from Enron Field, and within walking distance to all the amenities of Houston's thriving central business district. Groundbreaking occurred in 2001. Construction will be complete by late 2003.
Hines is the project developer, Gensler & Associates is the architect of record, Turner Construction Company is the general contractor and Hilton Hotels Corporation has been selected as the hotel operator.
