Small Office Networks is a full-blown time-shared IT department. We deliver the benefits of full-time professional technology staff without the associated cost. Listed below are the services we deliver to you 24x7x365 for as little as $10/day.

 System & Network Administration

• Monitoring and Management
  S.O.N. monitors, manages, and maintains all of your computer systems and networks. Good system administrators are constantly looking for conflicts, bottle-necks, and developing problems…then fixes them before they impact your business. That’s what we do. On the rare occasion that you spot something before we do, a quick toll-free phone call to our tech support team results in them intervening and fixing the problem for you immediately.

  We continually:

  • Update your systems to the most current version available by and apply all necessary updates and patches
  • Manage your Internet and leased-line connectivity
  • Monitor your email systems for viruses
  • Firewall you from outside threats
  • Back-up business critical data
  • Recover corrupted systems
  
  
  
• Resource Sharing (File, Printer, Fax, Internet)
  You’ve invested a lot of capital in technology. S.O.N. helps you maximize that investment by making pricey equipment available to all users. Why buy new printers, faxes, Internet connections, etc. to support your team when they can share it? Sharing existing equipment via the network is a very cost effective way to fully utilize your resources and position your employees to serve clients better.
  
  
• Data Backup
  Loss of data, through intentional or unintentional acts, is a big problem for small business. Without an automated back-up plan it's a question of "when" not "if" catastrophic data loss will occur. We establish automatic data back-up schedules to assure that any data lost can be quickly recovered. Optional off-site data backup available.
  
  
• Security
  Every network connection is a potential entry point for a hacker or person with bad intentions. We firewall you from the outside world assuring that only legitimate users are able to access your systems. We also screen for viruses and Trojan horses to assure data integrity and prevent viruses from being transferred between users.
  
  
• Remote Access
  S.O.N. builds and manages a personalized Virtual Private Network (VPN) for your organization. The connectivity can be via existing leased-lines or Internet connections. Your VPN allows secure remote-access to all the systems and applications you authorize. This allows business owners to access their data from anywhere in the world. It also allows for a seamless integration of remote offices into your corporate network.
  
  
• Email
  S.O.N. will allow you to have complete control of your email system. Stay in touch with your clients by sending “opt-in” email promotions or by distributing your newsletter via email. Strong Spam and virus filtering will prevent most viruses from outside your network penetrating your system. The virus knowledge base is updated automatically and frequently to assure you are always up to date.
  
  
• Web Hosting
  With S.O.N. you have the ability to host your corporate website internally so there’s no need to pay anyone else for this service.
  
  
• Internet Connectivity
  The Internet is the single biggest asset that any small business can leverage to cut costs and drive more sales. Internet access is integrated into all S.O.N. solutions. Our integrated network software allows you to:
  • Replace costly leased-lines with inexpensive Internet connectivity
  • Enable all internal users to share a single broadband Internet connection
  • Automatically re-route traffic (fail-over) if a network connection is “down” or degraded
  • Provide secure remote access worldwide for employees or suppliers
  • Deliver eCommerce solutions to your clients
  
  
  
• Procurement Advise
  Technology is complex and constantly changing. If you are not “into” technology deciding what to buy can be a very stressful, and costly, process. The wrong choices will not only deplete your budget, it will hurt your business. As a service to our clients we deliver free pre-purchase consulting advice upon request. We help assure that you are buying only what you need, and getting it at the best price possible. Since we don’t sell hardware or software there’s never a conflict of interest. We’ll give our best, most objective, analysis of your needs versus available options.

• Business Application Migration and Integration
  S.O.N. can help you smoothly and seamlessly migrate to new applications or systems. We help our customers integrate and configure all components of a complex I.T. environment: Multi-vendor software packages, hardware, telecom equipment (phones, Internet, networks), etc. We help resolve incompatibility issues and eliminate the wasted time and expenses associated with the "who’s responsible” finger-pointing of multi-vendor system problems.
  
  
• IP Surveillance (live demo)
  Shrinkage is a big problem for small retail business. S.O.N. delivers Web based surveillance solutions that allow you to monitor your facilities regardless of your physical location. An owner can watch his facilities from home, or while on the road. Warehouses, sales areas, cash registers, or any other area you choose can be monitored 24 hours per day. Our wireless hi-resolution cameras are cost-effective and easy to install. They are simple to operate and fully controllable via a standard web browser…including very powerful zoom capabilities.
  
  
• VoIP telephony
  Internet based long-distance phone calls are a great way to cut costs. S.O.N. enables our clients to leverage their existing Internet connection to eliminate telephone bills. The setup is simple and quality is superb. Users can’t tell us they can’t tell the difference between IP based calls and traditional hard-wired calls…other than the cost. If your long-distance bills are large this is something you should explore.
  
  
• Custom Software Development
  S.O.N. has many programming specialists: Web, e-commerce, databases, etc. When you need a highly customized software solution we will help you determine the best way to address your need, then build it according to your specification. As with everything we do, it will happen at a reasonable price and in a short time-frame.
  
  
• Web Site Development / E-commerce
  If you want initiate, or improve, your Web presence we can help you create an online store-front to market your products. We have a team of e-commerce specialist proven to deliver big results without a high cost.