Hardware represents a major expense in any IT system. A hardware analysis engagement examines the operational specifications of your system and develops a scalability model for the architecture, addressing the functions of the system, the dependencies on surrounding systems and any existing designs. eRestaurant Services Global Services will examine the architecture and address a wide range of issues including architecture fault tolerance, scalability, vendors, platforms and security, producing a detailed analysis of requirements and architecture recommendation at the conclusion of the engagement.

Hardware systems are at their most unstable and software faults most predominant in new or young software. To identify faults and reduce the risk of data loss or early failure, a burn-in is performed before a system goes live. This involves reviewing the functional specification of a new system, and systematically stressing each aspect of it for a period of time. The infrastructure will be tested to its limit during this stage, while the software will be exercised in a wide range of tests and conditions that may be planned or unplanned.

In conjunction with a well-designed network architecture, the services relying on that using that network need to be properly organized. eRestaurant Services Global Services offer advice on the configuration of your Enterprise Solutions, clustering for the best possible performance, maximizing existing load balancing performance and optimizing the delivery of content to web servers.

An effectively designed network is critical to the performance of your IT system. A network layout and design engagement can examine your existing Local Area Network architecture, identify components or systems that may be restricting the performance of the overall network, and detail the steps necessary to remove these bottlenecks. Alternatively, a network architecture based on your intended uses and traffic can also be designed.

A services-ready infrastructure provides businesses with the ability to create and manage large-scale Internet applications and services for their customers, partners, and employees. eRestaurant Services Global Services implements systems that unify communication inside and outside the organization, providing a solution that runs across operating systems, enhances features without sacrificing interoperability, eliminates legacy applications in favour of open protocols, and coexists with existing systems - thus simplifying migration. In addition, eRestaurant Services Global Services develops Supply Chain and Procurement solutions that allow you to communicate directly with your trading partners' systems.