Total Systems Review

Buchanan’s Total Systems Review evaluates all critical IT components, including:

• Infrastructure & Architecture: Production topology, servers, networks, and system resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O).

• Applications & Processing: Application and Concurrent Processing Tiers, job scheduling, JVM and web server configurations, and top-performing jobs.

• Database: RAC, ASM, space usage by top objects, error diagnostics, and performance bottlenecks.

• System Configuration: OS settings, application containers, and workflow optimization.

• Security & Compliance: Vulnerability assessments and threat detection.

• Operations: Workflow efficiency, resource allocation, and support mechanisms.

This review helps identify risks, improve performance, and align your systems with business goals.

A Total Systems Review offers several strategic and operational advantages:

• Improved performance – Identifies system inefficiencies and boosts IT effectiveness

• Stronger security – Uncovers vulnerabilities and enhances threat protection

• Regulatory compliance – Helps meet industry standards like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR

• Cost optimization – Reduces unnecessary spend and improves ROI on technology

• Strategic alignment – Aligns IT systems with business goals and future growth plans

• Actionable insights – Delivers a clear roadmap for upgrades, migrations, and scaling

By addressing both technical and strategic gaps, a Total Systems Review helps organizations build a more secure, efficient, and future-ready IT environment.

A Total Systems Review is ideal for a wide range of organizations seeking to enhance their IT maturity, security, and alignment with business objectives. It’s particularly valuable for:

Mid-size to Large Enterprises

• Businesses with complex IT infrastructures looking for optimization and security insights

• Organizations operating in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, legal)

Rapidly Growing Companies

• Companies scaling quickly and needing to ensure their technology can support expansion

• Startups transitioning into more mature operational environments

Organizations Planning Major IT Changes

• Businesses preparing for cloud migrations, ERP upgrades, or infrastructure overhauls

• Companies undergoing mergers, acquisitions, or IT consolidations

Firms Experiencing Performance or Security Issues

• Enterprises noticing frequent downtime, slow performance, or rising IT costs

• Organizations that have experienced recent cybersecurity incidents or audit failures

Leadership Teams Seeking Strategic IT Direction

• CIOs and CTOs needing data-driven support for IT decision-making

• Executive teams looking to better align technology with business outcomes

The frequency of a Total Systems Review can vary depending on your business’s size, complexity, and industry. Best practices include:

• Annually – To maintain performance, security, and efficiency

• After Major IT Changes – Such as upgrades or cloud migrations

• Following Rapid Growth – To ensure IT scalability

• Post-Security Incidents – To address vulnerabilities and reinforce compliance

• During Strategic Planning – To guide budgeting and long-term IT investments

Consistent reviews keep your IT environment optimized and aligned with your business goals.

Buchanan Technologies prioritizes data security throughout the Total Systems Review by:

• Strict Access Controls: Limiting data access to authorized personnel

• Data Encryption: Protecting information during transmission and storage

• Compliance with Standards: Adhering to industry regulations and best practices

• Confidentiality Agreements: Ensuring all parties maintain data privacy

These measures safeguard sensitive information and maintain organizational trust.

The duration of a Total Systems Review varies based on the organization’s size and complexity but typically follows these steps:

1. Initial Consultation: Understanding business objectives and current IT landscape
2. Data Collection: Gathering information on systems, applications, and processes
3. Analysis: Evaluating data to identify issues and opportunities
4. Reporting: Presenting findings with actionable recommendations
5. Implementation Planning: Developing a roadmap for improvements

This structured approach ensures thorough evaluation and strategic planning.