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Project Plan Inception:

As the Chief Information Officer (CFO) for an innovative Internet-based company, there is need to develop a project plan since the firm will be merging with a multinational company of equal size. The project plan should strategically integrate all organizational systems such as databases and infrastructure. In anticipation of the merger, the project plan should be developed within the next two months and should incorporate redesign of infrastructure that will accommodate the increased needs of the firm. Redesigning infrastructure is fueled by the fact that increased needs are likely emerge from the merger of two big multinationals to become a single entity. Some of the major considerations to make when developing the project plan include probable expansion into data warehousing, redesigned hardware and software, integration of different technologies, secure cloud technologies and virtualization, and implementation of appropriate security protocols.

Background Information of the Company:

Creative Solutions, Inc. is an innovative Internet-based firm that has been offering a wide range of web-based solutions for the last 10 years. The firm was founded in 2004 to meet the ever-changing Internet needs of the ever-growing number of customers. Since its inception, Creative Solutions, Inc. has mainly focused on offering various services to its clients including website development and maintenance and e-commerce. The firm productivity is attributed to the wide range of products and use of personalized service, provision of high-quality work, and use of excellent communication across all its operations. Creative Solutions, Inc. has provided its Internet-based services to diverse clients include small and la...

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...cture and security is based on Cisco systems that help in dealing with emerging threats. The firm has tried to enhance the security of its operations through the use of these systems, which integrates security into the network infrastructure rather than using standalone security systems. The integration enables functionality without effects on the overall performance of the network and increased security of the network.

In conclusion, Creative Solutions, Inc. is a company that provides Internet-based services to a diverse range of clients. The company needs to develop an effective project plan because of its pending merger with a relatively equally-sized multinational. The development of such a plan requires an understanding of the company based on its background, business activities, outsourcing and offshoring opportunities, and the current information systems.