Oil and Water? The Small Business Server Myth
Microsoft has been at it for a while now. They have attempted to convince us that the server belongs in not only the big business IT server farm but also in the small business IT closet. At first glance it seems like a logical position. After all, server technologies generally improve communication, protect important data, and provide security that desktop PCs can not. The only problem is that small business can not afford the servers, licensing, and maintenance costs. A basic network requires one server. Want to add an e-mail server? How about a printer server? Need remote access? Those all require another server. A single server can cost over $2000 a year in upkeep and licensing alone. Add in rapid depreciation and servers are unfordable to small business.
We were once called in to consult for a company that found itself being "served to death" by the cost if its servers. This company had about 30 employees, two small offices, and six servers. These servers had cost the company over $15,000 in support alone that year. This was over seven years ago and at that time there were no alternatives. We were forced to throttle back their IT systems, implement fundamental networking technologies, and in the process somewhat limited their capabilities. However, the new system was infinitely more stable and affordable. This was a textbook case of IT outgrowing the company.
Most small businesses have coped with the cost of servers by implementing only a basic file server, generally without a domain, in the process passing up the benefits of other server technologies. Until recently this was the only viable solution. Now there is a new option: Hosted IT solutions. While a single small business can not afford an Exchange Server or automated, off-site storage, every small business can afford hosted solutions that scale to match the client business's needs. FULCRA Technology is the industry leader in the Seattle area for hosted IT solutions.
How it works: FULCRA Technology, installs and configures state of the art servers in or secure hosting environment with climate controls, water-free fire suppressants, and advanced security systems. These servers are then loaded with enterprise software such as Microsoft Exchange and file backup solutions. We configure multiple accounts on these servers with encrypted file storage and access rights such that each user has a separate working environment. This keeps one user from accessing another user's files or e-mail system. We then sell access to these accounts at a low monthly fee. Our technicians monitor these servers 24x7 to ensure that they are always available, secure, and fully functional.
What is the difference in cost between hosted and traditional server solutions? FULCRA Technology can provide your business with full Exchange Server functionality, online backups, anti-virus software, unlimited desktop support, and more for an average savings of between 50% and 70% when compared with a traditional solution.
We were once called in to consult for a company that found itself being "served to death" by the cost if its servers. This company had about 30 employees, two small offices, and six servers. These servers had cost the company over $15,000 in support alone that year. This was over seven years ago and at that time there were no alternatives. We were forced to throttle back their IT systems, implement fundamental networking technologies, and in the process somewhat limited their capabilities. However, the new system was infinitely more stable and affordable. This was a textbook case of IT outgrowing the company.
Most small businesses have coped with the cost of servers by implementing only a basic file server, generally without a domain, in the process passing up the benefits of other server technologies. Until recently this was the only viable solution. Now there is a new option: Hosted IT solutions. While a single small business can not afford an Exchange Server or automated, off-site storage, every small business can afford hosted solutions that scale to match the client business's needs. FULCRA Technology is the industry leader in the Seattle area for hosted IT solutions.
How it works: FULCRA Technology, installs and configures state of the art servers in or secure hosting environment with climate controls, water-free fire suppressants, and advanced security systems. These servers are then loaded with enterprise software such as Microsoft Exchange and file backup solutions. We configure multiple accounts on these servers with encrypted file storage and access rights such that each user has a separate working environment. This keeps one user from accessing another user's files or e-mail system. We then sell access to these accounts at a low monthly fee. Our technicians monitor these servers 24x7 to ensure that they are always available, secure, and fully functional.
What is the difference in cost between hosted and traditional server solutions? FULCRA Technology can provide your business with full Exchange Server functionality, online backups, anti-virus software, unlimited desktop support, and more for an average savings of between 50% and 70% when compared with a traditional solution.
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