Total Systems Review

Buchanan Technologies’ Total Systems Review is a comprehensive IT assessment service that evaluates an organization’s entire technology environment. This includes infrastructure, applications, databases, security protocols, and operational workflows. The goal is to identify inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and opportunities for optimization, providing actionable insights to align IT systems with business objectives. 

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.