Systems Integration
Excellence. Nothing less. Certified and professional. Everything your company needs from networking and host connectivity to systems design and deployment. Only experienced certified professionals have what it takes to design and build mission critical systems and then provide documentation and maintenance procedures for ongoing operations. Troubleshooting and problem resolution in today's complex computing environments is an art in itself. We can provide comprehensive solutions for all of the above and more.
See below for some of the services we can provide.
- Network planning and analysis
- Network design and installation
- Firewall's, VPN's, IDS
- Operating System Consulting
- Server and Client Migrations
- Training, Documentation & Technical Writing
- Back Office Applications
- Project Management
- Messaging Systems
- Open Source Systems
In addition to extensive training and certification, our consulting team brings years of experience in the following industries to every project, no matter how large or small:
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Communications
- Education
- Electronics
- Security
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Legal
- Healthcare
Network planning and analysis
From simple office networking to enterprise class wide area networks we have the experience to help build and maintain state of the art solutions. We can then document everything so that troubleshooting is a snap. We can find and fix bottle necks and slow downs in existing networks.
Network managers know they are the first to be blamed for poor system performance even though the fault usually lies within a faulty host or application. Using protocol analysis tools we can find the true culprit and assist in the resolution of the problem.
Network design and installation
There are hundreds of certified engineers out there that have just passed their CCNA. How many of them have over ten years of experience installing and designing networks capable of meeting the needs of fortune 500 companies? Our engineers have designed networks that support the trading floors of major investment banks in New York City and London. Copper or fiber. Ethernet, FDDI, ATM. We have the experience that counts.
Firewall's, VPNs, and IDS
Our clients come in all shapes and sizes. Therefore the solutions they require differ from need to need and from budget to budget. Whether your requirements are for Checkpoint®, PIX®, or OpenBSD we have the people to make it happen. Whether you want to deploy ISS RealSecure® or Snort we can help. Off the shelf or open source we have the expertise and experience to deploy safely and securely.
High speed/broadband Internet connectivity at home has heralded Virtual Private Networking as the most cost effective and productive remote access method. VPNs are also replacing a lot of private circuits between offices in wide area networks. So much so that a VPN quickly pays for itself! Our experts can help you maximize your investment and secure your systems.
Operating System Consulting
Ah... Network Operating System... Which one and and how shall I deploy thee..? Let us help you count the ways and then assist you in the selection and deployment.
From Novell® to Microsoft® (do you remember LANtastic?) From SunOS® to Suse®. Our engineers have seen it all.
We were present at the birth of NT® and are now deploying Active Directory®. Let us help you do it right. (Let us help you keep on applying those patches too!.)
Server and Client Migrations
All right hands up all you guys out there still running Novell 3.11? What about NT 4.0? We would hope at least you are on Service Pack 6a on that last one!
If not now, when? We can show you how by applying best practices in deployment. We have been involved in migrations of small office LANs to large corporate rollouts involving thousands of workstations.
Training, Documentation, & Technical Writing
Many consulting firms are happy to show up and install a new system or develop a new procedure and then walk away. Many problems are inherited by IT departments this way. We firmly believe in training the company IT staff as we work on a project. We don't just give you water, we show you how to build the well! Part of the solution we provide is to educate your staff and colleagues in the best practices of building and deploying systems.
Once that new process has been developed or once that new system has been deployed our technical writing and diagramming skills will help you document the work so that ideas and information may flow throughout the organization over time. There's nothing worse than having key personnel leave and having no understanding of essential processes or systems. Protect yourself and your company with documentation.
Back Office Applications
Some of the most overlooked problems with today's technology is that of simply getting the most from ordinary back office applications. If your staff are using Excel when they could or should be using Access we can help. We can show your colleagues how to use the tools they use every day to the fullest. Make documents zing! Make spread sheets more attractive. And yes! That does mean even the numbers on the sheet themselves as productivity goes up!
Project Management
So much to do, so little time, so few resources to get it done. Sound familiar? We can help. Our experience in established best practices for projects across your enterprise is second to none. We can map resources to processes for a more efficient and productive outcome.
We believe project management is the planning, implementation, monitoring, and controlling of all aspects of a project in a continuous process to achieve its objectives. It is a discipline requiring the application of experience, tools, and techniques and the balancing of competing demands for products, resources and/or services, time, and cost.
We can help even the most complex projects come in on time and under budget.
Messaging Systems
Often beginning as a "nice to have", the messaging system is increasingly playing a vital role in the enterprise IT infrastructure. Many companies simply could not survive without their email. Let us help you choose the right system, maintain your existing system, and or protect it from viruses and spammers!
We have all the necessary experience to ensure Microsoft Exchange®, for instance, is installed and configured as it should be. We can help you develop maintenance processes that will ensure reliable and outstanding performance.
If your business doesn't require an enterprise solution we can help you outsource your messaging. We use and recommend Interland for all our hosting needs.
Open Source Systems
Many companies are trying to offset the high cost of software licensing by introducing Open Source based systems to their enterprise. This is a great idea. Our technical knowledge and real-world business experience can help you deploy open sourced systems in both small and large enterprises.
We can show you how to harden OpenBSD for use as a firewall or web server.
We recommend Suse® as the best distribution of Linux.
Contact us for more information regarding Open Source solutions.
