Competitive Landscape Analysis for Ontario Business Gate Inc.
Ontario Business Gate Inc. is seeking to understand its position as MSP within the industry by analyzing its competitive landscape. The goal of this project is to identify key competitors, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and determine market trends that could impact Ontario Business Gate Inc.'s strategic decisions. This project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply market research and analytical skills acquired in their coursework. By focusing on a specific industry sector, students will gain insights into competitive dynamics and strategic positioning. The project will involve gathering data from various sources, such as industry reports, competitor websites, and market analysis tools, to create a comprehensive overview of the competitive environment. This analysis will help Ontario Business Gate Inc. make informed decisions about its market strategy and identify potential areas for growth or improvement.
Cyber Security Tools Evaluation and Implementation Strategy
Ontario Business Gate Inc is seeking to enhance its cyber security posture by implementing effective tools that span from user-level protection to server-level security. The project involves researching and evaluating various cyber security tools available in the market. The goal is to identify tools that best fit the company's needs by analyzing their pros and cons, costs, support options, and any potential gaps in functionality. Learners will apply their classroom knowledge of cyber security principles and practices to conduct a comprehensive assessment. The project will culminate in a strategic recommendation for tool implementation, ensuring that Ontario Business Gate Inc can safeguard its digital assets effectively. The project will involve tasks such as market research, tool comparison, and strategic planning, all of which are closely related and manageable within the given timeframe.
Intern Cybersecurity Sales Associate (60 hours total)
The candidate will assist in business development by identifying potential leads for IBM MaaS360 solutions. They will focus on contacting IT departments within target companies, introducing MaaS360 services, explaining the benefits, qualifying leads, and recording all progress into the CRM.
IT Purchasing Process Analysis for Ontario Municipalities
The main goal for the project is to analyze the IT purchasing process for over 200 municipalities in Ontario, Canada. The objective is to come up with a framework that shows the process, requirements, challenges, and winning criteria for IT vendors. The project also aims to test the effectiveness of the findings by implementing them in 3 selected municipalities. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Researching and gathering information on the IT purchasing process for each municipality. - Identifying the approval levels for vendors and submitted offers. - Mapping out the stakeholders involved in the purchasing process. - Analyzing the requirements, challenges, and winning criteria for IT vendors. - Testing the effectiveness of the findings in 3 selected municipalities.
Canola Oil Plant Feasibility Study
The main goal for the project is to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the establishment of a Canola Oil Plant with a daily production capacity of 20-25 tons per day. The study should include projections for 3-5 years to present to finance institutions. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including: - Researching the Canola Oil industry in Canada and understanding the market demand and supply dynamics. - Analyzing the existing ecosystem to support the establishment of the plant, including availability of raw materials, infrastructure, and government regulations. - Developing financial projections for the plant's operations, including sales forecasts, income projections, and expense budgets. - Conducting a break-even analysis and assessing the potential assets and liabilities of the plant. - Creating visual representations such as graphs and charts to illustrate the financial projections and comparisons.
Planet Portfolio Strategic Prospecting Plan
Our company is looking to find the best market access and outreach process. We are hoping to find students that are excited to build a plan with us that will create a simple step-by-step market plan for reaching our target audience. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Identify competitors Identify key segments and contacts Write and plan what our message is Create a guide to help us find new clients Bonus steps in the process would also include: Building a script for our sales team to use
Trade Show and Conference Networking Project
The main goal of this project is to identify and compile a comprehensive list of all trade shows and conferences in Ontario and throughout Canada that attract solution providers and resellers of telecommunication, IT & computer, network infrastructure, CCTV, and security. The objective is to create networking opportunities with major players in these domains to showcase products such as network switches, industrial switches, media converters, and POE (Power over Ethernet) switches and devices. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Researching and compiling a list of trade shows and conferences in Ontario and across Canada. - Identifying the events that specifically target solution providers and resellers of telecommunication, IT & computer, network infrastructure, CCTV, and security. - Creating a database of contact information for the organizers and participants of these events. - Developing a strategy for networking and establishing connections with the major players in the industry during these events.
Strategic Prospecting Plan
Our company is looking to revamp our sales team by creating an outreach process. We are hoping to find students that are excited to build a plan with us that will create a simple step-by-step market plan for reaching our target audience. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Identify key contacts Write and plan what our message is Create a guide to help us find new clients Bonus steps in the process would also include: Building a script for our sales team to use