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Focusing on the data back bone, SDEI specializes in the following services: 
(a)  M etadata Solutions - Since data is only valuable when we k now how to get to it 
and how it got where it is, SDEI is well versed in all of today's m etadata technology 
ranging from  web-based XML solutions, to custom ized off-the-shelf inform ation 
directories.  
 
(b)  Data Warehousing - SDEI approaches all warehousing efforts from  the point of 
view of the ultim ate end-user, whether it is a tool or an individual. W e will re-design; 
re-organize the data as per the requirem ent.   
 
(c)  E-Commerce Planning, Design, and Integrated Implementation  - W e can 
develop web-enabled e-com m erce solutions using our core expertise of data-sizing 
and related web-interface tools. SDEI is well k nown for its ability to see beyond 
current requirem ents by integrating them  into existing worlds through a well-planned 
architectural approach.  
 
(d)  Database Design, T uning, Administration, and Distribution - SDEI is staffed by 
senior database adm inistrators (DBA's) well experienced on all database platform s. 
Perform ance issues as well as the re-design and distribution of current corporate data 
stores are their specialty.  
 
(e) Data M odeling - SDEI provide data m odeling services in the following areas  
(1) Docum ent DT D m odeling and definitions for XML and SGML.  
(2) Object Oriented Modeling  
(3) Process Modeling  
 
(f)  Data Conversion Services - SDEI provides data conversion services from  digital 
to digital sources. SDEI's experienced staff & proven data conversion services 
guarantee high-quality conversion. SDEI has expertise in a variety of conversion 
services including: 
(1) DT D developm ent  
(2) T agging such as SGML, XML and HT ML  
(3) Electronic m edia conversion  
(4) Converting from  Electronic Files 
 
 
Application & Product Development / Maintenance & Support 
SDEI provides on-site and offshore software consulting services for im plem enting 
solutions using Microsoft and Unix technologies. SDEI supports custom  PC-based