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Communication Network and Information System (CNIS) Upgrade Plan
System Build Project

Student Name
6/15/2011

Dr. Beverlin Hammett
Management 321
Baker College Online

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………….2
1.1 Background……………………………………………………..2
1.2 Discovery……………………………………………………….2
1.3 Product Overview……………………………………………….3
2.0 Product Review………………………………………………………...4
2.1 Process Flow…………………………………………………….5
3.0 System Integration……………………………………………………..6
3.1 Current System………………………..………………………...6
3.2 Compatibility Issues…………………………………………….7
3.3 Decision-Making Support Models………………………………7
3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages………………………………….7
3.5 Implementation Process…………………………………………8
4.0 Component Design……………………………………………………...8
4.1 Hardware Components…………………………………………..9
4.1.1 Databases…………………………………………….9
4.1.2 Communication Devices……………………………..9
4.1.3 Intranet and Wi-Fi……………………………………9
4.2 Software Components……………………………………………9
4.2.1 Vetport and MIS Software……………………………9
4.3 System Maintenance…………………………………………….10
4.4 Cost Analysis……………………………………………………10
4.4.1 New Hardware and Software Cost………………….10
4.4.2 Total Annual Budget Comparison…………………..11
4.5 Security………………………………………………………….11
4.6 Organizational Culture………………………………………….11
5.0 Measurement…………………………………………………………...12
5.1 Staffing and Record Keeping……………………………………12
5.2 Cost Benefit Comparison………………………………………..12
5.3 Return on Investment……………………………………………13
Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Database and Information Flow Diagram 5
Figure 2 - Communication and Entity Processes for one unit. 6
Figure 3 - Current System CVAA 7
Figure 4 - Wiki open source picture of OBD 10

References.............15

1.0 Introduction
A merger of Vegas Animal Hospital, Inc. (VAH) and Specialty Vets, LLC, (SV) has formed the Comprehensive Veterans Animal Alliance or CVAA,