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Information Technology Strategic Planning

Improving value in every technology investment.

Competitive pressure and Vendor hype make it extremely difficult to resist the latest technologies. But getting the expected return from your IT investments is directly related to their relevance to your company’s vision. A strategic technology plan looks at where you are now, where you want to be, and creates a framework for making good technology investment decisions.

Evaluation

ICS will assess your current business issues and conduct a technology needs analysis to create a strategic technology plan.  Central to this plan is where you want to take your business and what is required to get there.  

Plan for Successful IT Projects

When making decisions about individual projects, ICS can help you visualize a solution from an overall business and technology perspective, including the impact of changes on your organization. That broad perspective ensures that project planning and implementation incorporate appropriate business and technology issues and goals, right down to the communications plans.  

Adaptable Infrastructure

One desirable result of a strategic IT plan may be the blueprint for a flexible, adaptable infrastructure that will accommodate future technology enhancements and investments.  An ICS analysis will evaluate your current systems, middleware and data structure for suitability and adaptability.

At ICS we know how complex business challenges can be. We have the expertise to formulate strategies and tactical plans to help your business get the most from its technology investments.

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System Design & Purchasing

Knowledgeable advice is crucial before making any major purchase - computer and networking equipment is no different. You can count on ICS for the best independent, cost-conscious advice when you need it. We can help you choose the best workstation or laptop computer for your use, or handle the entire purchasing cycle from design and spec to purchasing and installation, from one to one thousand units.

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Network Support

Our Network Support services are performed by certified networking professionals.

ICS can help you:

• Design and plan your network
• Assess and plan server requirements
• Implement server upgrades and data migration to increasing demands
• Design and plan for your intranet and internet messaging needs
• Install, Configure and Maintain Network Server
• Develop and implement backup strategies and a disaster recovery plan to minimize down-time and data loss in the event of system failure

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Network Security

Network Security is a necessity.

It is imperative to safeguard your business data from both sides of your network to ensure smooth operation of your organization.

Developing,  Executing and Enforcing IT Policies.

ICS's Security Experts work with your organization to understand business processes, procedures and analyze your environment to develop a Network Security Plan. We then assist with the implementation and maintenance of a custom network security plan achieving optimum protection for your business network.

Optimum security is achieved by combining and correctly implementing Hardware Appliances, Network Monitoring Software, and comprehensive Network Security Policies.

Security Appliances

Installing, configuring and securing network appliances such as a firewall, VPN router or Radius Servers are only the first line of defense.  With many hardware products to choose from varying in price, features and reliability, ICS will provide expert assistance in choosing the right solution for your organization.

Software

Maintenance and the correct use of software is the best second line of defense. A good Network Security Policy includes a routine maintenance plan for keeping applications each network current and up to date.

The use of Network monitoring and software inventory applications can serve as an early warning system by alerting administrators of unauthorized activity and software on your network.

Anti-Virus Solutions

Virus, Worms and Trojans cost businesses a fortune in system downtime, staff productivity, and lost revenue. Most Network Intrusions are a direct result of Virus, Worms and Trojans.

Organizations can protect a networks and business data by correctly installing reliable anti-virus software and keeping it current and up to date.

Anti-Spyware/Adware Solutions

Spyware on your PC is a major threat to both privacy and productivity. Recent consumer studies indicate that 80% of PCs have some form of spyware infestation, and the PCs that were infested had an average of 90 spyware programs in place. Fortunately there are good, free tools available that can remove the threat from your system and immunize against future infestations.

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SPAM Solutions

Below is a link to an article on Symantec's web site.

Getting Tough on the Growing Spam Problem
JUN 21, 2005    ARTICLE ID: 5789

ICS offers spam solutions for a small company or large enterprise.

Data Backup and Recovery Solutions

Regrettably a very large percentage of small - medium sized businesses (SMB's) fail to correctly and efficiently backup their data. A smaller percentage actually backup mission critical data to low grade and unreliable backup devices and media.

ICS can help you create a backup and disaster recovery plan that will safeguard your business data against corruption, loss and sabotage.

 

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Retail Point of Sale Software & Hardware

ICS is proud to be an aurthorized dealer of CounterPoint V7   and CounterPoint SQL Enterprise and Express point of sale software. Counterpoint, develpoed by Synchronics, is an industry leading software package for retail, wholesale, and ecommerce business.

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Accounting Solutions & Support

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Business Consulting

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Contact ICS today to learn how we assist in overcoming technology frustrations, secure organizational networks, and safeguard data.

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