Our systems services include architecture, implementation and support:

• Web application servers
• Perimeter networks and firewalls
• Secure email gateways

Web services

Advosys Consulting can set up a web application server for a web site or e-commerce application that is reliable, fast and highly resistant to attack.

If you are developing a new web application or web site, we can offer architecture assistance to select the right development language (Java, PHP, Python, Perl), select a framework or Content Management System (CMS) and the right back-end (MySQL or Postgres).

Web applications are notoriously difficult to secure. Our security service provides security guidance to developers and conduct vulnerability assessments of applications to identify cross-site scripting, SQL injection, logic flaws and other weaknesses.

Should you need it, we also provide expert systems support including administration and troubleshooting.

Product research and evaluation

The number of product choices available on the market make it difficult to choose the right one. All products make claims, but which really work and which are just marketing hype?

Too often products are chosen without sufficient care, leading to long term issues and higher operational costs. Most organizations simply do not have the time or expertise to conduct in-depth product evaluations.

Using our research and evaluation methodology we can assist you to determine requirements, then conduct product searches to find the most promising hardware or software solutions.

We also evaluate leading open source solutions. These often offer greater value and functionality than closed-source equivalents, especially for small to medium sized organizations.

The top candidate solutions are subjected to a detailed, methodical technical evaluation and stress testing. Acquisition costs and total cost of ownership aspects including procurement, implementation, staff training, operations and maintenance costs are also assessed.

Unlike many evaluators, we do not trust any vendor claims. We evaluate based on hands-on testing and other substantive evidence. In addition, we do not sell any hardware, software or third-party services so are free of financial influence in our evaluations.

Using a weighted, grid-based approach that combines technical and financial merits of each product, we can determine which solution provides the best overall value for your organization.