SSI offers a comprehensive range of IT services to help retailers realize the value from their IT spend. Information Technology is no longer just about transaction processing but a true source of Competitive Advantage. Leading retailers are now differentiating between basic infrastructure and transaction processing services, and the development of specialized applications that deliver high strategic value.

IT Strategy

IT Strategy must be driven by the business. It defines the role of IT, how IT will support the business, and how IT resources should be optimally deployed. SSI’s IT Strategy services help clients develop a business strategy-driven IT strategy and technical architecture, and develop a plan to most cost effectively transition from the current to the desired state.

Systems Development and Integration

Packaged software solutions today provide most of the functionality required by retailers. SSI’s Systems Development & Integration services assist clients in the complete life cycle from package evaluation and selection, customization and modification through to full deployment. Our Integration services use both Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) solutions as well as point-to-point solutions. Our expertise includes:

• Supply Chain Planning and Execution
• Point-of-Service
• Warehouse Management
• Distribution
• Merchandising Operations Management

Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP systems form the information systems “backbone” for many retailers. SSI provides complete design, development and implementation services for SAP, Oracle and Peoplesoft ERP applications, as well as other applications which are industry-specific.

SSI and Oracle

SSI's key strengths include in-depth knowledge of the Oracle Retail product suite and years of successful deployments delivering all the Oracle advantages to our retail clients.

Our experience includes:

• Supporting a wide range of Oracle offerings, including Professional Services, Product Development and Quality Assurance.
• Expertly integrating Oracle solutions with legacy systems.
• Delivering affordable custom solutions.
• Engaging consulting teams with extensive experience in large-scale implementation.

Oracle® Retail (Retek®) is a complete solution that includes:

• Planning
• Merchandising
• Supply chain and multiple retail channels
• Back-office functionality for finance and human resources

Oracle® Retail (Retek®) Software Implementation

• Business and functional analysis
• Technical analysis and design
• Retek Module Implementation
• Systems integration
• Testing

Oracle Technologies

• Database (10g, 9i and 8i)
• Oracle Application Server
• Oracle Developer Suite
• Data Warehousing