Our goal is to guide community banks down the path that will result in the best return on investment.  For that reason, the methodology of our Consulting Service includes a thorough analysis of information technology wants and needs.

Our analysis methodology involves a review of current systems which may include core applications, networks, auxiliary applications, data communications and physical facilities.  WRK will evaluate the current account processor, loan processor as well as Federal Services and Features in order to provide complete recommendations.

Our Consulting Service will also assess the future needs and personnel IT skill levels, including core applications, imaging, Federal Services, data communications, auxiliary applications, on-line banking, tele-banking, email capabilities and managed internet access.

 

Our Analysis also involves ACTION ITEMS which are performed by technology experts and include:

Our Implementation Consulting allows for orderly system consolidation and conversion. Our IT experts can assist in the following:

Conduct Onsite Analysis and Personnel Interviews Complete Client Profile Vendor Release Letters from Bank Provide RFP specifications Review vendor RFP responses and proposals Formulate Phase I Report and review with Bank Management Review data communications requirements and proposals if any Provide assistance in contract negotiations Provide final recommendation: Develop implementation and conversion plan Coordinate conversion Design data center Develop employee-training plan

Develop implementation and conversion plan Coordinate conversion Design data center Develop employee-training plan Review and/or assist in IT Policy development or enhancement Review and/or assist in Disaster Recovery Planning

IT Policy Review

Situation:
Your IT staff is extremely busy and responsible for major functions that will lead to the success of your business. Regulatory requirements continue to drain time away from your management and IT staff's number of finite man hours

Solution:
WRK Systems, Inc.  We have the expertise needed to assist your institution in solving your specific policy requirements, regardless of your current IT policies. WRK Policy Review Services include, but are not limited to:

• Review IT Policies
• Review IT Risk Assessment Program
• Review IT Security Program
• Review Contingency and Disaster Recovery Plans

Our approach at WRK is to be your partner and assist you in the review process as well as the process of updating your policies. A consulting guidance report is produced with recommendations concerning updates to existing policies and samples of missing required policies. Consulting services can be procured on a one time basis or, due the ever changing legal environment, we also offer an annual retainer.

Results:
WRK Systems has provided assistance to numerous banks in the Midwest with very positive results. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 800-888-2135 for inquiries regarding assistance with any of your banks consulting needs.

Our primary goal is to design a network infrastructure that is suited to your company's needs.  We analyze any existing infrastructure so that integration with your new system is seamless.

To ensure your network operates effectively, we use cutting-edge technology including:  Microsoft Server Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL and many more.

Virtualization is quickly becoming an important tool.  It allows you to create a network infrastructure that is capable of supporting all your software requirements without the need for extra and often underutilized hardware.  At WRK Systems, we have experience with many industry technologies including VMware, Citrix's XEN and Microsoft's Hyper-V.

We understand that your computer system is the backbone of your business and without it you will suffer loss of productivity.  WRK offers onsite Hardware maintenance to help keep your computer systems up and running.  These services include:

• Full Hardware Replacement
• Warranty Repair
• First Call Phone Support
• Preventative Maintenance

When Hardware Maintenance is used in conjunction with our Managed Services, WRK can offer full proactive monitoring of your hardware to help detect and correct issues before they affect your business.  We are also a Certified Hewlett Packard Warranty Repair Center, which enables us to repair almost any Business Line Desktop, Server, and Printer.  For more information or pricing please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 800-888-2135.