Because you rely on technology, now more than ever, to run your business, you deserve the most efficient business possible. A computer network outage can be devastating and result in lost productivity, lost opportunities and even lost clients. You need a reliable technology partner to keep your business safe, secure and running 24 x 7, 365 days per year.
What to look for in a professional Computer Networking Company
- A Fixed-Fee Plan – If your business computer networking services company charges by the hour, they have a blank check to spend your money. The more hours they bill, the more money they make.
- A Proactive Approach – A computer network outage can be devastating and result in lost productivity, lost opportunities and even lost clients. It’s crucial to have a company that’s proactive, not reactive, to prevent system downtime.
- Experience – When working with technology companies, it’s important to choose a company that has years of experience and a broad range of knowledge. Purchase based on certifications their team has, not by what they say they can do. Often technical people know the buzz words but can’t really do the work. And you can’t judge the work they do! Since you’re hiring a professional department to service and support your business as well as helping you manage the productivity of your employees, experience is one of the keys to success.
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British Poet, John Donne once wrote, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.” The thought behind it rings true for any good business and the support they have surrounding them.
Being a Microsoft Certified Gold partner, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, ZenaComp helps our computer networking services and software development clients achieve success from day-to-day operations to outstanding awards and achievements. Here are just a few:
- A customer recently sent us a note after we deployed her new Smart Phone, “You rock – Thank you– I will be a real geeky person all weekend with this enabled – good thing it is going to rain so I have a chance to play with it!”
- Helping a business function flawlessly is a daily customer service initiative. A client emailed us, “Thank You for the assistance in solving this issue. ZenaComp’s technical support to our problems has been excellent. Thanks again.”
- Non-profit, The Heath and Warmth Fund (THAW) program partners DTE Energy, MCAAA (Michigan Community Action Agency Association) and Clear Results were very impressed with the quick turnaround time for ZenaComp to have the THAW web-based system ready within a short time frame for all partners to move the program forward. MCAAA spoke before the MPSC (Michigan Public Service Commission) recognizing THAW and Zenacomp’s swift efforts made to reconfigure their database to accommodate this new pilot program initiative and because this kind of service has never been done in the State of Michigan.
- ZenaComp developed a custom, credit card application for Utley Brothers’ e-commerce site resulting in a 47% increase of revenue at a 2009 international convention. Read More
- We also developed a custom, on-line recertification program for the Michigan State Assessors Board and the Michigan Assessors Association. Because of this successful collaboration, The State Assessors Board presented Matt Raftary, CMAE3, with a Certificate of Appreciation for his efforts to launch this first ever web-based offering by the SAB and for positively contributing to the assessing profession.
Any successful business has other successful businesses as strategic partners. Who is on your continent helping your business succeed?
ZenaComp is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan and is widely recognized as a top Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. ZenaComp provides website development, content management systems, business computer network security and managed services for businesses, website hosting, technology audits and assessments, and custom software development. For more information or immediate assistance, please contact us via phone at 888-559-7576 or through our website.
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To some, information technology changes way too fast and before they know it, the terminology has far surpassed the technology needed. To help you stay informed and educated let’s first discuss what a terminal server is. A terminal server is a hardware device (server) that provides terminals (PCs, printers, and other devices) with a common connection point to a local or wide area network. A terminal server can be located on-site (DMZ – Demilitarized Zone) or off-site (Datacenter). See the image below and click on it for a larger view.
Now that you know what a terminal server is, when is it time for your organization to purchase one? Ask yourself the following:
- “I need to provide access to remote workers.”
- “I need to securely access information while I’m at home.”
- “I need to enable work-from-home.”
- “I need to make application deployment easier.”
- “I need to make desktop image management easier.”
- “I need to make branch office IT easier.”
- “I want to start deploying new desktop applications but don’t have the budget for new desktop hardware.”
- “I’m not going to renew my software maintenance because I can’t deploy the new things that we already own.”
- “I spend all my time keeping what I already have running. I don’t have the ability to deploy new applications.”
- “Cost of providing access to my applications is too much.”
- “Cost of managing my key applications is too much.”
- “I need remote access to this WAN-unfriendly application.”
- “My applications perform poorly across the branch network/VPN/Internet.”
- “I need to consolidate my Windows 2003 servers.”
- “I don’t want data on the PC or laptop.”
- “I need to provide access to remote workers.”
- “I need to securely access information while I’m at home.”
- “I need to enable work-from-home.
- “I need to make application deployment easier.”
- “I need to make desktop image management easier.”
- “I need to make branch office IT easier.”
- “I want to start deploying new desktop applications but don’t have the budget for new desktop hardware.
- “I’m not going to renew my software maintenance because I can’t deploy the new things that we already own.”
- “I spend all my time keeping what I already have running. I don’t have the ability to deploy new applications.”
- “Cost of providing access to my applications is too much.”
- “Cost of managing my key applications is too much.”
- “I need remote access to this WAN-unfriendly application.”
- “My applications perform poorly across the branch network/VPN/Internet.”
- “I need to consolidate my Windows 2003 servers.”
- “I don’t want data on the PC or laptop.”
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Providing Enterprise IT deployment requires a solid, stable structure around our client’s needs and assets. This not only includes servicing the infrastructure to install and maintain technology, but enterprise deployment also includes the back office to get that done.
As ZenaComp’s client base grows, our personnel must grow along with it to provide consistent customer service best practices. ZenaComp has hired:
- Networking Services Manager – Kevin Kelly
Our customers deserve a technical back office as part of the ZenaComp team. Kevin has the responsibility to manage the delivery of all networking services projects and customer support requests including the management and scheduling of technicians, setting priorities, determination of timeline, adherence to budget and managing client expectations.
- Networking Services Coordinator – Kristi Kline
As we grow, our customer service is continually re-evaluated. With now over 1,000 assets to manage for our customers, it is imperative we have quality assurance.
Kristi has the responsibility of assisting the Networking Services Manager, receiving and entering customer service requests into ZenaComp’s ticketing system, preparing project checklists, inventory tracking and ordering and receiving client equipment. When a customer or a ZenaComp technician needs asset information, we can provide accountability of all technology.
Our pledge to keep our customers fully informed with no surprises is more completely supported with these vital roles. We welcome Kevin and Kristi to the ZenaComp team.
ZenaComp is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan and is widely recognized as a top Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. ZenaComp provides website development, content management systems, business computer network security and managed services for businesses, website hosting, technology audits and assessments, and custom software development. For more information or immediate assistance, please contact us via phone at 888-559-7576 or through our website.
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ZenaComp Incorporated, a full-service Microsoft Gold Certified technology partner, recently added Aerodynamics Inc. (ADI) of Waterford, Michigan to its list of satisfied, managed technology clients. Mark Lichtman, ZenaComp President, made the announcement.
ADI chose ZenaComp to manage the information technology of their team which consists of 245+ aviation professionals, operating out of seven satellite bases in six states. “Our strategic technology plan involved finding a team of experts to handle our technology needs versus the knowledge of a single IT employee,” stated Richard Appleman, Chief Financial Operator, ADI.
ZenaCare
ZenaComp won this new business based on the benefits of its managed technology services called ZenaCaresm. With ZenaCaresm, clients receive much more than just monitoring and preventative maintenance. In addition to daily and monthly managed services, ADI is now getting CIO strategic planning, has moved from workstations to a predominantly thin client environment and recently consolidated servers for ease of maintenance and reduction in ongoing costs.
ZenaComp’s fixed-fee approach offers a higher level of support. Lichtman said, “Our solution and services allows us to partner with companies looking for ways to save money but not sacrifice IT support. We have 24/7 monitoring and support and companies, like ADI, see no increase in costs and receive the benefits of a complete, knowledgeable and experienced IT team.”
About ADI
Aerodynamics Inc. (ADI) began operations in 1959 at the Oakland County International Airport in Waterford, Michigan. It provides a full range of services for business aviation, such as corporate shuttles, aircraft management, charter, sales, maintenance, avionics, ground support and interior refurbishment. Flight operations include more than 40 flights per day, carrying 200,000 passengers per year, serving several Fortune 100 companies as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs. More news and information is available at www.flyadi.com.
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