Overview Solution Envisioning Solution Implementation Ontology Development TopSail Methodology

Solution Envisioning

Adopting emerging technologies requires innovative approaches. TopQuadrant addresses major obstacles to success in building system solutions and technology capabilities using the following techniques and tools:

Solution Envisioning, a scenario-driven approach to experiencing a future system through analogies and examples using a knowledge base of Capability Cases;
Capability Cases, IT solution patterns expressed in a business context with examples of known uses, applicable technologies and leading practices.

For more information on Solution Envisioning methodology visit the Capability Cases website.

Our proven Solution Envisioning practice is available as 2 to 6 week fixed price interventions and within a focused 2-3 day FastTrack Workshop part of our jumpstart packages. This ensures that a clear vision, business case and plan for action are in place as prerequisites for successful initiatives and for securing Return-On-Investment.

Solution Envisioning as Part of Semantic Technology Solution Jumpstarts

A situated appreciation of what semantic technology can do for your enterprise that combines training, hands-on learning and solution envisioning techniques. The jumpstart will provide a hands-on introduction to the Semantic Web, standards, languages (RDF, RDFS and OWL) and ontology modeling techniques. In addition to learning semantic web languages, you will understand benefits, costs and architectural approaches for implementing semantic solutions. Best practices for ontology modeling are covered in depth. The jumpstart program includes a tour with demos of currently available tools and support software. Practical applications of semantic technologies are explored as well as approaches for integrating them with your existing Infrastructure.

Outline of Solution Envisioning Activities within a Jumpstart Structure

Business Capability Exploration	Business Situation	Stakeholders, business context
	Future Possibilities	Business forces, desired results and challenges
	Future Possibilities	Semantic Technology Training #1
	Solution Initiative	Viable solution initiatives
Solution Capability Envisioning	Envisioning Workshop Planning	Scenario Development Capability Case Development
	Solution Envisioning Workshop	Semantic Capability Cases Semantic Technology Training #2 Solution Enactment
	Post-Workshop Analysis	Solution Realization Gap Solution Concept
Software Capability Design	Technology Selection	Semantic Technologies
	Technology Decision Making	Semantic Technology Training #3
	Capability Architecture and Ontology Models	High Level Solution Design Ontology Modeling
	Implementation Planning	Skills development, roadmapping

Downloads

Solution Envisioning FastTrack Workshop Flyer (PDF)

Semantic Solutions Getting Started Framework (PDF)