Re: Need Oracle Consulting Services

Roger,

Big companies with enough IT budget and resources usually feel more *comfortable* to deal with the software vendor directly or bring in consultants from big consulting firms. Please note that I stressed the word "comfortable". Other people may disagree but this has been my own personal experience so far.

   Regards,
   Sam

"Roger Baer" <roger_baer_at_agilent.com> wrote in message news:<994184302.741108_at_goodnews.cos.agilent.com>...
> I manage a team of database system administrators who provide operational
> support for 600+ Oracle databases.
>
> We are doing quite well with the staff we have. However, our application
> teams' managers are putting strong pressure on me to contract with a
> "consultant" to be available for the real tough problems. The idea would be
> to get a consultant that understands Oracle DBMS software operations AND can
> consult with application development and support teams regarding efficient
> SQL coding, database schema design, etc.
>
> I investigated Oracle's ExpertONSITE Support Services but I want to
> understand how other large companies are acquiring and providing this type
> of consulting service within their IT organizations. The goal is to
> expedite software problem resolution and to speed our DBA's through any
> "learning experiences" they may encounter. As a manager, I am also
> concerned with getting the best value for the company's money.
>
> Any input would be appreciated!
>
> Roger
>
> P.S. Editorial comment here: Unless we have a person on my team with the
> title "consultant", other IT professionals don't tend to listen to our
> technical recommendations. This attitude frustrates my team members and me,
> but it just seems to be a fact of life.
Received on Sun Jul 15 2001 - 00:27:07 CDT