Apple’s Xserve (as well as the Mac Mini Server) runs OS X 10.6 Server, a rock solid Unix Based Server OS that is fully 64-bit compatible. The Xserve can serve as the backbone of your network, or easily integrate into your Windows Active Directory. It supports fine grained Access Control Lists (ACLs) that will keep your private documents private and your shared documents easy to find. It also integrates with Apple’s Time Machine technology making instant backups a snap.

An Xserve also includes a fully functional email system, Apache based web server, and wiki server for instant collaboration. Best of all there are no per user Client Access costs, so you only have to pay for licensing once and can grow forever.

Traditionally, when there is a network failure, the IT group blames AT&T and AT&T blames IT. This slows down fixing the problem and upsets expectations.

By partnering with BetterWorld, IPSOFACTO creates tailored Voice and Data plans, including long distance, conferencing, flex lines, min/max DSL for Voice, and other services. Our partnership allows us to offer clients low cost excellence in Internet connectivity.

If a problem happens, IPSOFACTO works with BetterWorld to fix the problem immediately, eliminating the old fashioned AT&T blame game

For more information about our Voice & Data Internet Connectivity partner

Rarely can you find so many capabilities wrapped up in one box. Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business combines voice, data, video, security, and more into one easy-to-manage solution.

Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business supports:

• Voice: Use advanced communications capabilities including telephone call processing, voicemail, automated attendant, and conferencing functions to respond to customers faster and save money on long-distance charges
• Video: Conduct face-to-face meetings through video calls with Cisco Unified Video Advantage (requires Cisco USB Camera)
• Wireless: Help employees be more productive and collaborate better through access to applications and information from anywhere they work
• Productivity: Integrate with existing desktop productivity applications such as calendar, email, and customer relationship management programs
• Secure Routing: Reduce business risks associated with viruses and other security threats

Get an advanced phone system that expands as your business grows and changes, without a lot of capital expense.

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• Servers and Blade servers
• EqualLogic Network SAN’s (Storage Area Networks)
• Desktops and workstations
• Laptops and tablet PCs
• Printers and multifunction machines
• Monitors and accessories
• Storage
• Networking
• Scanners

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• Servers and Blade servers
• EqualLogic Network SAN’s (Storage Area Networks)
• Desktops and workstations
• Laptops and tablet PCs
• Printers and multifunction machines
• Monitors and accessories
• Storage
• Networking
• Scanners

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TalkSwitch phone systems are based on large phone system technologies, but are sold at much lower costs to small businesses and work best with 1 to 4 incoming lines and up to 8 phones, including a phenomenal voicemal package which can redirect to email as .wav files + caller ID- superb for mobile staff.

TalkSwitch includes office-to-office VoIP and intra-office analog performance. IPSOFACTO can install this phone system in 4 hours; its ease of use means any office manager can add or subtract users, change auto-attendant messages, and make many other programming changes.

VoIP advantages with a revolutionary hybrid telephone system designed specifically for small businesses include calling without long-distance charges when connecting TalkSwitch systems in multiple branches in distant locations over the IP network for branch-to-branch calling, sharing phone answering duties, transfers and conference calls, and having an all-in-one phone system that delivers all the features that small businesses need.

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• Servers and Blade servers
• LeftHand Network SAN’s (Storage Area Networks)
• Desktops and workstations
• Laptops and tablet PCs
• Printers and multifunction machines
• Monitors and accessories
• Storage
• Networking
• Scanners

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Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) has been available for years through dedicated hosting providers, but your business had to worry about scalability. Today, HaaS has rapidly become the new paradigm as many IPSOFACTO IT Services technical support clients now prefer to lease expensive hardware rather than purchase it.

HaaS enables businesses like yours to delay major hardware purchase costs, easily upgrade to more robust hardware, and stretch your technical support budget.

Generally, HaaS includes these types of computer equipment, peripherals, and services through IPSOFACTO IT Services:

• Cisco firewall/security
• Cisco telephone systems
• Hardware installation
• Hardware procurement
• Microsoft Windows servers
• Replacement recommendations
• VMWare

• The best rates.
• Deposit based delivery with NO pre-sign note.
• Low cost buy-out or re-leasing terms for clients.

Use this leasing estimator to get an idea of your monthly costs:

Leasing Calculator

Or, you can get an idea of leasing costs from this example.

Total Cost of Project $28,752.90

Leasing Option

24 = $1,367.20/mo.

36 = $950.00/mo.

48 = $742.11/mo.

60 = $618.19/mo.

The Small Business Specialist Qualification is a guarantee from Microsoft that IPSOFACTO installations of MS Small Business Server Software are monitored by Microsoft for quality and adherence to Microsoft standards. Microsoft installations should be done correctly by proven specialists to ensure that the buyer receives all advantages of owning the application.

Microsoft recommends IPSOFACTO for your small business IT solutions, employing engineers who have passed advanced technical exams, giving the installation teams of IPSOFACTO access to a high level of internal Microsoft installation support, training and use references, software developer networks, and licensing teams at Microsoft.

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Microsoft Exchange stores a company’s email, files, task lists, calendar, and contact information to provide:

• Mobile access: Easy access to email for handhelds like iPhones, Android devices, BlackBerrys, and Windows 7 Phones.
  
  Centrally Stored Information: Allows email, files and other company data to be accessed from anywhere at any time.
• Shared calendars: Lets employees see colleagues’ availability to schedule or rearrange meetings, book conference rooms, and plan projects.
• Shared task lists: Allows ‘to do’ lists to be created and assigned, then shared with team members.
  
  Shared contacts: Company or shared address books means your customers’ contact details will never be lost or misplaced.
• Outlook Web access: Allows for email and information access through an Internet Web browser. Users can view e-mail, calendars, task lists, contacts and more through Microsoft Outlook on a desktop or notebook PC, Web mail or a handheld wireless device

Spam, viruses, worms, malware, and spyware are just a few of the Internet-based threats that are always there to attack your IT platform. Save precious time and resources by letting IPSOFACTO proactively take care of these issues before they become costly or severe.

Our systems also filter website content, preventing unwanted or accidental downloads of damaging applications.

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Skype is a free Web-based application that IPSOFACTO can install and integrate for your business to let you communicate, collaborate, and compete.

Perfect for any business with remote workers, satellite offices, or out-of-town clients, this software that works seamlessly with any Internet connection lets you chat away with free Skype-to-Skype calls and never worry about cost, time or distance.

With Skype, you can talk, instant message, or make video calls for nothing. You can also make calls to phones and mobile phones at home and abroad at great, low rates.

Skype

Mixed Platforms: Windows + Mac

The once ubiquitous PC network is now finding more Macs and Apple gadgets connecting to it. IPSOFACTO also builds and manages Windows networks with Mac clients. There are challenges to make Macs and their gadgets function quickly, securely, and with user satisfaction. This satisfaction is the key to success with our clients.

IPSOFACTO is well versed with Parallels, Entourage, iPhone for Exchange, Login / Security issues, and any connectivity issues arising with Macs through firewall ports. We are also experts in Mac data storage, back-ups, and data archiving for Macs on Windows networks.

Our job is to keep the power of the Mac available in the flexible environment of a secure Windows network.

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Microsoft has instituted a new program aimed at small business startups offering Microsoft software for free. This program is for new firms making less than $1M annually, but is a great way to lower the initial acceleration costs for start-up firms. Nice!

Meraki Wireless Networks are mesh newtorks for outdoor use. Ideal for places such as golf courses, university campuses or trailer parks, and long range indoor uses such as shopping malls or stadiums.

Meraki wireless access points provide an easy way to manage, configure, and scale a wireless network. With their centralized management web console, changes can be made quickly and securely. There are also some nice added features such as configurable guest access that make Meraki a great solution.

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Migrating to Windows 7 from Windows XP doesn’t have to be a scary idea. With built in tools from Microsoft, it is easy to transfer data and get up in running in a short amount of time. You can even have a fresh install of Windows 7, with all XP files and settings, completed in as little as 30 minutes.

Boosting cellular reception can be done in many ways. An antenna is the most common solution for boosting a cell phone signal. However, there are other ways such as a power booster or amplifier which looks similar to a computer router. There are also specific solutions for home offices or small businesses that need extra signal strength in one or two rooms.

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Designing work environments with safety, efficiency, and comfort in mind is how ergonomics is commonly defined. This includes everything from posture to equipment. For companies, this is important to consider due to U.S. laws that reference safety. Also, it is beneficial for companies because ergonomics is known to increase productivity in employees.