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Risk Analysis: Metric Machine Parts and Supplies Corp.

This white paper examines the risks and security issues faced by MMPS Company’s strained network and the impact of those risks on the business’s data and functions. This paper would also seek to identify the business problems and evaluate technology solutions that can used to combat those risks. The challenge of mitigating security risks arising from compromised network is brought to focus in this analysis as we evaluate how to effectively build merge new technology solutions to the existing infrastructure for operational improvement. It is not of no surprise that although most businesses long for growth, they do not adequately consider scalability of their technology solutions as part of their ongoing business strategy which ultimately proves to be a costly endeavor when the need arises.
The Business Problem
Metric Machine Parts and Supplies Corporation (MMPS) is a growing company with over 75, 000 customers across the world cataloging over 100, 000 parts that are typically made available online to its customers. The telecommunications network aspect of the business is outsourced to an outside management company responsible for managing the upkeep of its network. Due to frequent crashes and disruptions, the MMPS is seeking other alternatives to handle the growing problems. The business telecommunication network is incapable of handling the simultaneous orders from its customers. Network failure patterns are frequent resulting in high downtime levels. In short, the overall reliability of the network is continually compromised by the influx of growing customer demands. As the current network telecommunication network fails to capture the data and security needs of the business, it becomes very important to implement a network that is not only reliable but scalable for