OFFICE SOLUTIONS

Office Solutions

Sometimes it just makes sense to retain a single provider for all your IT requirements. From our dealings with customers, having a single point of contact for all IT requirements provides great value to their business, and relieves the pressure of having to manage multiple IT providers. More often than not, when several companies are involved, issues take longer to resolve as each tried to throw blame on the other. This can be extremely frustrating and disruptive to business. By retaining a single IT provider, you can rest-assured knowing that issues will be resolved quickly and in a constructive manner.

Through our experience in the IT sector, we can offer customers services from simple hardware upgrades, to compete office solutions. We offer a wide range of services to get your business' IT infrastructure up and running.

1. Complete office IT solutions
   Setting up a business can be one of the most challenging endeavours, and tackling the IT installation for a new premises can be a daunting and overwhelming task in its own right. As a business ourselves, we understand the need for a reliable and robust IT infrastructure to power your business, whether you’re a one-person office, or occupy an entire building. We work with each client to come up with a solution that is suitable for both their budget and requirements. We project manage your IT fitout from day one, and ensure you have a smooth experience. We have a wealth of experience from simple Wi-Fi installations, to more complex structured cabling work and supporting infrastructure. Inside the office, we can supply you with all the workstations, printing, and server requirements. We offer a true one-stop shop for all your IT needs. Find out more.​​​​​​​
   
   
2. Cloud services
   The cloud has become something of a phenomenon in recent years. Advancements in connectivity have meant that cloud services can really offer a viable alternative to traditional offline/on-site services. The cloud offers compelling benefits that could really transform the way your business works. One example are hosted desktops. These enable your staff to work from anywhere with an internet connection and they can pick up right where they left off. Another popular use of the cloud is for online storage. Services like Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive offer users with high capacity online storage that can be access from any computer or mobile device. With online storage, your data is kept secure and is backed up to ensure you don’t lose important information. Our experience in working with cloud services means we can work with you to migrate your business onto the cloud to help you save on costs and provide your business with improved resilience and redundancy. Find out more.
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3. Microsoft Office 365
   Microsoft Office 365 is Microsoft’s offering of their popular Office suite of applications on a hosted cloud platform. As Office has traditionally been an offline desktop application, Office 365 provides the same applications you have come to love but on a hosted platform with great cloud features built in; such as cloud storage and team collaboration. Microsoft Office 365 operates on a subscription model known as a Software as a Service (Saas). This is great for cashflow as there are no hefty upfront capital costs, and you pay for the service through low monthly payments. Our experience in deploying Microsoft Office 365 allows us to work around your business’ needs to ensure a smooth transition. Find out more.
   
   
4. On-site server
   Businesses that want complete control of their data and networking may opt to have an onsite server installed. Being on-site means you have complete physical control over your systems without having to rely on a third party. This data control may be of particular importance for certain sectors such as legal or medical firms, where they may be regulated and must hold client data securely on-premises. Other popular uses of a server is for hosting shared applications, such as Sage accounting software. By design, servers are made to operate 24/7 and come with built in resilience features such as redundant storage and backup power supplies. By centralising your storage and applications, you minimise the risk of downtime wreaking havoc to your operation. We have deployed servers to host networked storage, and more complicated mixed-use servers that host applications, act as a proxy server, and provide networked antivirus protection. Find out more.

At Ridge IT, we help you cut through the noise of confusion when approaching your IT requirements. We take a hands-on approach from day one by trying to understand your business and the IT required to help you run efficiently. We project manage all your IT installations, and with our wealth of experience, we can provide you with extended services and all the IT you need under one roof.

For more information, please contact us.