Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing hierarchical data. The method includes receiving a first set of data from a plurality of sources via the communications module, each source providing data records for entities in an organizational hierarchy. The method also includes processing the first set of data to generate a preliminary data file for the entities by combining the data records to populate fields in the data file and receiving a second set of data from at least one additional source via the communications module, each additional source providing additional data records for the entities.

Abstract: A deployment optimization model that identifiers and categorizes issues (such as key cost and quality drivers) in information handling system deployment and provisioning. The deployment optimization model is used within a deployment and evaluation tool which provides based on this model, a set of processes and tools for evaluating information handling system deployment issues of customers. Based on information derived from the deployment and evaluation tool, it is possible to determine a customer's current cost to deploy information handling systems as well as a future cost if various recommendations are adopted.