ArcSource has years of experience working with startup companies and expanding firms. Check out the list of some of our services below or download the Service for Startups PDF
General IT Consultations
— Network infrastructure planning
— Server and workstation planning
— Computer hardware specifications and shopping lists
— Hardware and software procurement
Coordination with Building Architect
— Specifications for cabling products
— Locations of voice/data jacks
— Details of counters and furniture for computer connections, mounting
— Special requirements for computer hardware
— Layout of voice/date hub and patch panel area
— Site visits as required
Coordination with Contractor/Electrician/Painter
— Construction schedule requirements
— Site visits, inspections
— Labeling and cable management
Coordination with Phone System Installer
— Verification of wiring requirements
— Verification of phone system space requirements, mounting, etc.
Coordination with the phone company
— Ordering of phone lines
— Ordering of DSL or T1 service
— On-site coordination with Installation Technicians as required
Coordination with Hosting ISP
— Registration of Internet domains
— Setup of email accounts
— Coordination with Website Designer
Opening Day and Following
— Network orientation for staff
— Develop procedures for backup, virus prevention, troubleshooting,
etc.
— Training for users and managers
— Miscellaneous tasks, installations, troubleshooting
— Coordination with technicians and vendors to complete project
Technical Services for New Offices
The following categories are the most common technical services for IT construction projects:
Voice and Data Cable Installation
— Pulling cables as required
— Terminating wall jacks and patch panels
— Testing cable connections
— Installing cover plates, labels
Network Hardware installation
— Hubs and switches
— DSL modem and routers, VPNs, firewalls
— Wireless networking if appropriate
Server setup and installation
— Hardware setup and software installation
— Settings and security policies
— User accounts and groups
— File sharing and printer sharing
— Database software
Workstation setup and installation
— Hardware setup and software installation
— Operating system security updates
— Connections to servers and printers
Printer setup and installation
— Hardware setup
— Network configuration
— Driver installation
Backup system installation
— Software and hardware installation
— Backup scripts and scheduling
— User training
Antivirus system installation
— Server components
— Workstation components
— Scheduled updates and scans
