Re: Need Oracle Consulting Services

While it is true that the companies with the big budgets do as you say, I can say that the companies that I have seen do this are no better off. I've seen the consultants from the vendor and from the big consulting firms, and quite frankly most of them are near useless. It seem that they both employ young inexperienced people that may have a lot of theory, but no practical experience.

Just my point of view.

Michael

Sam Talebbeik wrote:

> 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 Wed Jul 18 2001 - 07:25:17 CDT