IBS Network Services

Every client relationship begins with an in-depth needs analysis and strategic plan. lBS examines a company's existing systems and business processes and determines where IT workflow improvements can be made. The company then creates a comprehensive plan for a network that will meet both current and future information technology needs. Specific tasks include:

	Redundant data storage and backup planning
	Email and collaboration system improvements
	Centralized spam and virus protection
	Remote office connectivity
	Security planning, both internal and external
	Disaster recovery planning
	System supportability analysis and planning

lBS designs and engineers the new client network. The company carefully selects appropriate hardware and applications, and then ensures their proper and seamless integration. This consists of:

	Deploying server(s) and associated operating systems
	Establishing network resources such as shared files, printers, firewalls, broadband connections, corporate applications, etc.
	Working in tandem with Internet service providers to create a secure connection to the Internet
	Migrating data and email to new system hardware
	Creating fault-tolerant data storage and automated backups
	Establishing remote access for multiple office sites and/or home users via secure encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Web Access via https Internet Explorer
	Establishing a remote support model for server maintenance

WHAT EVERY BUSINESS SHOULD KNOW

An increasing number of today's small businesses are finding the need for Internet connectivity to perform a variety of business functions. While the benefits to organizations can be extraordinary, these new technologies also expose companies to risks including theft, vandalism and potential loss of corporate data. As part of its network consulting services, IBS helps its clients avoid potential problems by crating a secure Internet/LAN connection. INTERNET ACCESS AND RISK EXPOSURE Observation: Unauthorized user can access and read information Destruction: Unauthorized users can cause corruption or disruption to network operation Data manipulation: Unauthorized user can read and manipulate corporate/private data undetected, sometimes for long periods of time In conjunction with a basic security plan, IBS helps its clients develop a strategy to protect their network access to and from the Internet. A firewall is a hardware device or a computer running specialized Internet security software. In either case, it performs a number of duties that secure the enterprise from unauthorized access and provides a single point of control for Internet connectivity. With this technology, IBS can incorporate packet based and content-based filtering from the dangers of the Internet.

Today, and in the future, companies must take the necessary steps to keep their data private and undisturbed. Developing a strong security plan now can help businesses avoid potential problems while enjoying all the benefits of networks and the Internet in the coming years.

MICROSOFT EXCHANGE

Exchange remains Microsoft's premiere email application for both small businesses and large enterprises. This Client/Server application provides complete email messaging, group and personal scheduling, contact management and individual or work-group task tracking functions.

Today, companies often elect Exchange due to its secure, reliable, and supportable nature. Since Exchange is a server based application, the centralized features will benefit the entire corporate network such as:

	Centralized spam and virus filtering with RBLs (Registered Black Lists)
	Webmail via Internet Explorer by using OWA (Outlook Web Access)
	Email backup and storage redundancy that ISPs do not offer
	Unlimited email storage capacity and number of users