Business IT support in the New Forest

PC and Laptop Repairs, troubleshooting and upgrading

Old PC’s and laptops can be given a new lease of life by upgrading components, what was perfectly acceptable only a couple of years ago can now struggle to cope with the demands of the internet and more recent programs. Memory and Hard Drive upgrades can extend the life of your existing equipment for a fraction of the cost of replacement and help spread the cost of your IT budget.

Advice on purchasing new equipment suitable for your requirements

Should replacement be the sensible option then I can give you good advice on a replacement within your budget and requirements.

At this point you also need to consider future requirements, possible expansion, changes in the way you work, is it time to move from a workgroup to a domain or a more Cloud based solution, giving you more control, security and flexibility.

I can set everything up for you and transfer all your existing data to the new equipment and install any software.

I also have experience in installing and working with server operating systems and virtualisation which offer some interesting possibilities in the workplace, allowing you to reduce the number of physical machines required and reducing costs for some server licenses. Cloud based setups are becoming more popular and particularly with many more of us working remotely from home.

Wired & Wireless networking, design, installation, troubleshooting & upgrading

Business networks require careful planning to maximise the speed and availability of resources and also to maintain the security of the system. Wireless access to the internet is a necessity in all businesses these days.

Allowing laptops, tablets and smart phones internet access can be challenging in both new and old properties. I can offer you a number of solutions to extend your wireless and wired networks beyond your wireless router and keep your communications secure.

Anti-Virus supply and installation

Good security in a business is essential to keep everything running efficiently and safely, protecting your own data and your client’s personal information.

There are a number of excellent solutions depending upon the circumstances and setup of your business.

Virus, Spyware, Malware and Ransomware removal

Should you be unfortunate enough to be infected, a lot of these things can be removed but the most essential thing to have is a good backup and disaster recovery plan which reduces the amount of down time.

Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions

A good tried and tested backup and recovery system is essential in a business to keep potential down time to a minimum. From rescuing a few deleted files to a total server restore, there are a number of excellent solutions available.

System maintenance

I can maintain your system for you, keeping all your PC’s and network up to date and functioning at their best so that you can work uninterrupted.

I also try to attend your premises within the same day, should you have a problem and remote assistance is also available normally within minutes