Many small companies have a PC or two with a printer, however, if you have no network to speak of, you may be resorting to copying files to disk, USB memory stick or even internet email to move documents between workstations. As for printing, you may have a printer attached to one PC only, restricting productivity and efficiency.

Network configuration is a big subject with many options. Factors that may affect what would be the best choice for your business could be budget, office environment, number of computers and how you work generally.

Do you need to share files and printers?
Do you need to access email when you're away from the office?
Do you have more than one office that work independently, yet need to share information?

Network Consultancy Services
Whether your business needs a network designed and built from scratch, an audit of an existing setup or is undergoing growth, Sure IT can help.

These are some examples of the areas in which we can provide our expertise :-

Server Installations
Whether you require a Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) or a Microsoft Windows 2003 application server we are able to help. Specifying, supplying, installing and maintaining all components required. Leveraging our partnerships with the industries leading hardware suppliers (IBM, Dell, HP etc) we are in an excellent position to provide you with the best available hardware and support.

Server and Workstation Patch Management
Your Microsoft Windows servers and workstations require regularly Operating System patching to ensure they remain secure and reliable. This often becomes a chore with more than a couple of workstations or servers on the network. Sure IT can help you take control of this task and manage patch deployment.

Internet Connectivity
From a home connection to a large office connection, Sure IT can recommend, supply and install everything necessary to get you connected. Safely, securely and reliably.

Structured Cabling
Whether you currently have old cabling that is in need of attention, expansion plans or no network in place at all, Sure IT are able to help. We can perform a site survey, recommend a solution and work with our cabling contractors to ensure that the job is done correctly.

Switch / Router Supply, Installation and Configuration
New installation, upgrade or functionality change whatever the driver for requiring a new switch or router, Sure IT can help. Don’t leave it to chance, ensure you use our expert advice to ensure the hardware will perform the functions you require.

Secure Geographically Dispersed Connectivity
Opening a new office? Fed up with email company documents between offices? Sure IT can help with connecting offices using the latest technology. We can ensure you have a reliable, robust, secure, efficient and most cost effective connection.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connectivity
Whether you require occasional access from the road or home to the office server resources or have staff that always work remotely, a secure VPN connection can help. This provides a secure tunnel between the office server and the remote device down which company information can be securely transmitted. VPN is an industry standard mechanism for achieving this functionality and is part of the services included in Microsoft Small Business Server 2003. Please enquire about VPN when asking us about SBS.

Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Network
A private IP VPN combining the flexible any-to-any communication found on PSTN or Internet with the reliability, security and quality of a private line. These circuits are now affordable for small to medium sized businesses. Please enquire for a cost calculation for your company.

ADSL Redundancy
If your business is anything like ours it relies on the availability of the broad band connection. What if that connection was to become unavailable for an hour, a day or a week! How would your business cope without email, internet browsing etc. If ADSL is critical to your business we can plan accordingly and put in place ADSL redundancy in case of primary connection outages.

ADSL Connections
From a home office connection to a large industrial setup we are able to advise and supply suitable ADSL / Broad Band connectivity equipment. With particular attention being given to security, reliability, stability and performance.

Wireless Hotspot Installation
Hotspots have gained in popularity over the last couple of years with hotels and coffee shops installing them to allow clients to surf the internet. If you feel your business would benefit from offering it’s clients this sort of service, please contact us to see how easy it is to achieve this service.

Wireless Networks
Sure IT are able to supply and install wireless networks. Modern security and increased range have brought wireless networks into the realms of being useable by businesses. They offer the convenience of mobility and increased flexibility of hard wired networks.

Remote Access
With home working and mobile staff increasing all the time the ability to access company data remotely is a must. This obviously needs to be offset against security and performance. We are able to design and configure remote access solutions. From a single home PC that you need to access from your work place to a set of home working staff that need access to your office resources. We can help with all of these scenarios.

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
VOIP utilises the internet to carry voice traffic rather than the traditional public telephone lines. VOIP has been creating quite a buzz in the last year. Previously, early adopters were home users with relatives etc living abroad who were then able to make cheap calls using the internet. Typically using the well known Skype software. Business has caught on and realised the benefits of cheaper calls and extra functionality that VOIP can provide. If this sounds of interest to you, get in touch so that we can assist.