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Hertfordshire's Data Security and IT support specialists - 'Activate IT Solutions' Activate IT Solutions provide high quality IT services to local businesses. We specialise in Data Security which is an ever more increasing area of importance as all businesses begin to rely almost exclusivley on their data integrity. We aim to be technology partners to our clients and offer strong, speedy and cost effective Support and Maintenance services - this is more than just fixing problems as they arise (important though this is) it is really about putting systems in place that are 'future-proof' and require little support once installed. We
also offer expertise in the field of Ecommerce, we have several
clients trading online. Hand in hand with this goes Website Marketing,
this increasingly important 'science' is now vital to ensure that
the websites so important to businesses today can be found easily
by potential clients before their competitors! With Networking
and general IT Consultancy services we offer a full range of IT
services to our clients. We pride ourselves on the quality of
the service we provide, please use the callback request form opposite
to arrange a meeting to discuss your businesses requirements in
detail. Please note, we do not charge for such consultancy...
Data Security... 'Probably the single most important service we provide...' It is increasingly true to say that most large businesses have invested heavily in high value security systems, this unfortunatley leaves smaller companies even more exposed as they now become an easier target for attacks. Over 80% of small businesses do not back up their vital data regularly and very few keep anti virus and firewall software properly updated We carry out full security reviews of IT infrastructure and help close any potentially dangerous holes in security perimiters before unscrupulous hackers and viruses can get in. Also included in the security review is the vital issue of data backup, we suggest and implement the most cost effective strategies. It costs relativley little in terms of time and money to safeguard data, the risks of not doing so can actually threaten continuity of operation for many businesses. Contact us today and we will give your system a free review and give you recommendations of any action required.
Support and Maintenance...'this is a core function of what we do...' Our clients rely on us to keep their systems running. Even the most robust IT setups occasionally require attention and we are on hand to quickly respond in the event of a problem. However, we do not just fix the problem and leave, we take steps to ensure that it does not re-occur as we aim to be a proactive partner to our clients, always on hand for advice and consultation on IT systems and new technologies that may enhance efficiency or security. Our engineers are highly experienced, well trained and qualified to Microsoft industry standard, as such almost all IT problems are solved either over the phone or within 1 hour of being on site.
Disaster Recovery Planning...'Having data backed up every night is all very well until one considers how quickly it can be accessed if there is no server to put it on... In this day and age very few businesses can afford to be without their IT systems for more than a few hours. No internet, no email, no data - at best this leads to confusion, stress and a loss of client confidence. At the worst, businesses can be permanently crippled in the event of a disaster affecting their IT. Theft, vandalism, flood, fire, hardware crash - all these things happen every day to businesses round the country, with this in mind it is surprising that most businesses make no provision for such scenarios. Having data backed up every night is all very well until one considers how quickly it can be accessed if there is no server to put it on. To source, build, configure and restore data to a replacement server as well as re-configure all the client PC's to attach to it would typically take several days, can your business afford to be out of action for that long? Activate
IT can offer you this solution - With server imaging software,
a cost-effective and reliable disaster recovery plan is available
to even the smallest business.
IP telephony...'VoIP uses up to 90% less bandwidth that a traditional phone call and is consequently more cost-effective and more efficient...Activate IT, Hertfordshire IT support specialists. A VoIP or broadband phone service can help you save up to 60% of your monthly phone bill. It's best suited to you if: You have a high speed internet connection and would like lower phone bills, You make expensive long-distance or international calls and want to minimize costs, You run a small business and phone bill services make up a significant part of your overhead, You want the convenience of taking your number with you as you travel anywhere in the world, You want to utilize attractive features such as conference calling, choice of any area code, voice mail, caller ID, call waiting etc. On average most organisations will save 30 to 50 percent on their telephony costs, not including the cost of monthly line rentals and equipment maintenance. Some organisations, particularly those with large numbers of international calls, may save more than 50 percent.
Networking...'communications within and from and to your business must be fast, effective and reliable' Networking is a fundamental part of any modern business, the ability to share data, send email and use the Internet are key to an efficient workplace. We are highly experienced in installing networks and troubleshooting existing installations to ensure the continuous flow of information. Wireless networks are very popular now and with good reason, they are less expensive and disruptive to install and have the range to cover most small to medium sized offices. This improved range is a double-edged sword as it means that your data can be physically available outside your walls, we ensure the correct level of security is imposed to prevent unauthoridsed people 'tapping in' to your network. Another part of our networking service is performance analysis, we make sure that your network is running at its full capacity and there are no 'bottlenecks' slowing the system down.
Consultancy... 'A fresh persective often leads to a clearer view...' Consultancy tends to happen as a by-product of our relationship with our clients. We aim to be a 'virtual IT department' and as such we build very close relationships with the businesses we support. Because of this closeness we are able to see the IT infrastructure clearly and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. We are then able to offer advice on the best technologies to implement for the most cost-effective upgrades. Because we are so locally focused we find that our clients will often simply pick up the phone to ask about something they have seen on TV or in a magazine and whether it can be applied to their business, we are always on hand to give the right advice. As part of our six monthly maintenance contract, we conduct an initial evaluation of the IT systems in place and on every visit we take the time to speak to our clients about their systems performance and any new technologies that may make them more effecient.
Please use the contact request form to request a callback - we will respond within 24 hours to arrange a visit where we can discuss your requirements in detail. Please be assured there is no charge or obligation for this meeting... Alternativley you can call us on the number at the top of this page or email directly to enquiries@activate-it.com
Hertfordshire's Data Security and IT support specialists - 'Activate IT Solutions' Activate IT Solutions was formed in 2000 by Andrew Howell and Stefan Dodds. Based in Hertford, its mission was simple, to provide high quality, cost-effective IT expertise to local small to medium sized businesses. We still hold true to this principle, we belive in ensuring that our clients have a reliable point of contact to look after them in the sometimes confusing and constantly changing world of IT, leaving them to do what they do best, running their businesses... We belive we provide a service thats second to none which enables us to be a true 'virtual IT department' for our clients who neither want to pay for or need a full time IT technician. Andrew's
experince comes in the form of running the desktop support function
of a major investment bank in the City, while Stefan is a highly
skilled programmer having designed systems for companies such
as Merck Sharpe & Dohme and MFI. There are others who bring
their specialist skills to Activate IT click here to see us all
and our areas of responsibility...
One of our clients, a land marketing company based in hertford has a small network supplying 5 staff with internet and email access. They signed up for our support and maintenance agreement and we immediately went to work... Their wireless network was unsecured and vulnerable to hacking, their backup system was not actually backing up any data, they wanted to be able to access their emails on the internet and via their mobile phones and some of the PC's had badly configured anti virus software which had allowed viruses into their environment. All these issues were dealt with and we are now looking at enabling a shared calendar so the staff can syncronise their days! Another client in Hoddesdon, a window fitting company, recently moved offices. We were on hand to recommision their IT infrastructure in the new premises causing as little disruption to their day to day business. We often buy IT equipment for many clients, we have a trade account with a supplier and get very good prices on high quality equipment
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