:• currently available hardware • currently available software • company ’ W r i t i n g

This task cannot be properly completed without the use of the information in the provided supporting document. This task needs to clearly address each requirement.

A. Identify 10 key aspects of the IT infrastructure that must be in place to support the growth strategy of the company. Requirement: at least “10” key aspects of the IT infrastructure needed to support company’s strategic growth.

B. Perform a gap analysis of the company’s current IT infrastructure and future IT infrastructure needs for the aspects identified in part A. Requirement: provide a gap analysis, detailing the company’s current and future IT infrastructure needs relating to aspects identified in requirement “A”.

C. Propose a project to upgrade and reorganize the IT infrastructure (e.g., systems) across the company that will address the company’s future technology needs (i.e., The Gap) identified in part B. Include the following elements in your discussion: Requirement: provide a proposal, detailing a project to increase the efficiency of the company’s IT infrastructure needs identified in requirement “B”, also including the four (4) points below:

• Currently available hardware

• Currently available software

• Company’s need for system support

• Emerging technology for later implementation into the proposed system

D. Create a report for management that presents important information they will need to approve the IT infrastructure Upgrade Project Proposal. Requirement: 1, 2, 3, & 4 make up the report.

1. Create a prioritized three-year plan for the CTO, including a rollout schedule for the execution of your proposed project and the business justification for implementation of the recommended IT infrastructure upgrades from part C. Requirement: provide a prioritized 3yr, detailing a rollout schedule of project and business justification for implementation of IT infrastructure upgrades identified in requirement “C”.

2. Discuss the human resource needs (e.g., new staff, training) for the recommended IT infrastructure upgrades. Requirement: provide a discussion, detailing human resource needs for the IT infrastructure upgrades identified in requirement “C”.