CP4P Final Project: Newnham Marketing Inc. Project Proposal Analysis

This project proposal analyzes Newnham Marketing Inc.'s need for an IT infrastructure upgrade to address performance issues caused by outdated technology and a growing customer base. The proposal outlines the background of the problem, which includes slow search times and increased security risks due to the outdated Windows 7 operating system. The business objectives focus on enhancing overall performance, improving customer management, and supporting a customer-facing website. The scope of the project includes developing a new local tower server, transforming the old Windows system, and replacing PCs, with an estimated budget of $150,000. The project is divided into five phases: initiation, planning, design and evaluation, execution, and closure. A detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) is provided, along with a project budget summary and identification of key stakeholders. The proposal suggests the implementation of ADempiere open-source business application package to enhance the overall performance of the organization. The project timeline spans from April 9, 2020, to October 16, 2020. The project aims to provide efficient processes for managing customers, orders, and quotes, ultimately improving business performance and efficiency.