Both government and commercial organizations alike face increasingly complex IT and IS missions, changing technologies and new business paradigms. Electronic data interchange and communication have become increasingly complex, and are a critical component of day-to-day operations. However, budgetary constraints, the need to merge new technologies with legacy systems and the need for greater security are the hallmarks of today. Providing the right solution requires engineers who understand more than technology - they must understand each client's business model and how IT works within it.