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Toronto, Canada
WSI has released to its network of Internet Consultants and
production centers a groundbreaking new system for managing all
aspects of web-developed. Known as MAPS™, the system is an
integrated web based, project management, project accounting, time
management and website management system.
WSI is the first global Internet consultancy firm to develop and
deploy a web-based project management system. With a network of over
700 franchise owners and production centers located globally, the
ability to communicate from a common platform was a critical factor
in developing the system.
As
outlined by the company’s CTO Bob Lewis, “our global network of
Internet Consultants (ICs) provides thousands of e-business
solutions for small to medium sized businesses; which in turn are
sent to production centers around the globe for development. To
ensure consistent and systematic project development, timely
delivery, real-time communication and collaboration, it makes sense
to provide a common tool for managing all phases web development.
MAPS™ is the key communication and collaboration tool of our
network. Without it, the kind of high volume project management that
our Internet Consultants require would be very difficult. Just
imagine submitting work to many different Production Centers, each
with a different project management and development process, using 4
different architectures…what a nightmare.”
Developed in conjunction with a research and development grant from
the Canadian Government, MAPS™ is anticipated to immediately benefit
Internet Consultants and Production Centers. For Internet
Consultants, MAPS™ will manage all projects developed for their
clients. All issues associated with a project are recorded within
the system, so a complete audit trail is available at the click of a
mouse. Having a central project management facility improves IC
efficiency. Full project scheduling, profit and loss and resource
time tracking allow Production Centers to deliver projects on time
and within budget. Access to the system is available 24/7 via any
browser; which is a must for global-based operations.
About WSI
WSI, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is ranked the #1 Internet
Services Business in the world and the 4th fastest-growing
International Franchise. With systems that have been developed,
utilized and proven by over 700 Internet Consultants in 87 countries
worldwide, WSI delivers thousands of e-business solutions to small
and medium sized businesses annually. |
