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Below is a few brief description of the recommended group of brands and products which we feel offer excellent reliability and quality for small businesses.

For further information please call click on the products table on the right or call 0870 770 8011 and we will be happy to quote for you.
Microsoft
This brand is synonymous with technology and computers. It is one of the largest corporations in the world which was set up in 1975 and it was set up to provide a number of technological solutions. They developed the most used operating system in the world and their new offering is the Small Business Server 2003 which we specialize in implementing.

Microsoft have developed this and described it as the easy way for small businesses to get the power of a large Windows Server operating system plus Microsoft server based solutions for e-mail, fax, database and security-enhanced, shared internet access – all in one integrated, simplified solution at an affordable price. Basically it means you can have a computer system on par with a large multinational corporation or in other terms it could be looked at as enabling you to work smarter with fewer resources. Other famous products that Microsoft has developed include the Windows Operating system such as Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP.
Dell
Dell is one, if not the leading computer systems company in the world fluctuating between themselves and HP. They design, build and customize products and services to satisfy all requirements from the server, storage and professional services. Dell also offer a comprehensive range of servers / switches as well as printers, projectors, notebooks and other complimentary products which we would happily configure to your needs.
HP (Hewlett Packard)
Nobody offers a wider or deeper range of mobile and wireless products and services than HP. From handhelds and tablet PC’s to notebooks and PDA’s HP has every area covered. HP are also at the forefront of developing products and services specifically for the small to medium sized business so that nothing is really out of reach for the smaller company.

Other areas of HP specialization include printing, monitors and projectors, servers, fax and scanners so they have every corner covered when it comes to what a small – medium business requires.
Sony
Sony are more famous for their TV’s and HI-FI’s rather than anything to do with IT but over the past decade they have made major advancements in this field and are now thought of as one of the biggest brands in IT. Sony have seen that the need to store, arrange and protect information has become ever more business critical.

Sony offers SMB’s with branch office or departmental organizations the possibility of efficiently facing growing needs of data storage by choosing automated and network backup solutions using AIT technology. Sony have also got an excellent range of PC’s Plasma screen, projectors, videoconferencing and organizers which we can configure and set up for your usage.
3COM
3COM are a company who specialize in one area of IT which is the fastest growing area of networks / networking and they are recognized as the No.1 computer networking brand for small offices.

Due to this specialization they have been able to develop a range of top quality products which have been developed to make networks easier to use, more versatile and more productive and if you add in their range of anti-virus products and filters you are sure to have one of the best operating networks when compared to your competitors plus the increased productivity and response you are able to provide to any given situation will enable you to do more business.

IBM
IBM have developed a large sector of their business primarily to focus on SMB’s. Their main goals are to help streamline businesses and to help them make better use of their IT to help gain a better understanding. IBM have developed and extensive directory of applications, tools and services in order to fulfill this aim.

IBM have also developed a large portfolio of hardware and software such as tape drives, monitors, servers, laptops (thinkpads) and numerous networking devices which we can configure to help you get the most out of your system. We are able to advice on the best solutions and hardware though, depending on your wants and needs.
Computer Associates
CA like to think of themselves as the ‘Software Experts’ and they have an extensive portfolio of products and solutions that can help you manage and control your IT environment and help in disaster recovery.

The main reason we choose to use their software is for their excellent range of backup and restore software programmes. Backing up a system in todays working environment is highly critical. As data is your most critical business asset it is vital that if anything happens to the hardware, you have some measures in place which will minimalise the damage caused. Computer Associates have developed a piece of software called ARCserve which enables the user to protect data across business critical applications such as messaging / groupware and databases and so allows the user to ‘rewind’ the system back to when the last backup was carried out.
McAfee
McAfee are known across the world for creating computer security solutions that prevent intrusions on to networks and protect computer systems against attacks and threats. McAfee’s line of small and medium business products have been developed to offer cost effective and ease of use so that you can focus on your business not security.
Symantec
Symantec is the global leader in information security providing a broad range of software, appliances and services designed to help individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises secure and manage their IT infrastructure.

Symantec's Norton brand of products is the worldwide leader in consumer security and problem-solving solutions. The small business edition has been developed for 5,10 and 25 workers.
Samsung
Samsung are a brand that have increased their profile considerable over the last few years as they are at the forefront of the digital age, especially when it comes to their range of excellent TFT-LCD’s (monitors).

Samsung specialize in producing light and slim monitors which take up minimum space yet provide the user with leading market sharpness and response when compared to its rivals.