Network Consulting

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Network Consulting

Every small business today depends on technology. But as the pool of available technology grows, choices about what technology to use and how to support it are getting harder to make. Cray Networks aims to become your IT department while working alongside any internal resources. This allows your company to focus on its core business without the worry of keeping up with the latest technology. We can assess your requirements, devise a strategy, install equipment and applications, provide training - then help you support and maintain your network to ensure maximum efficiency of your investment. Our specialized services include:

Onsite and Remote Network Support: Knowing that many of our clients cannot justify a full time IT professional, Cray Networks offers Network Support. This support includes:

  • Onsite Support for the installation, maintenance and upgrades of desktops, servers, printers and networking equipment.
  • Software and hardware configuration and troubleshooting.

Training and Support: One of the drawbacks of staying current with the newest technology is user awareness. If employees don’t know the resources and capabilities of today’s software and hardware, it is most likely that these tools will not be utilized to their potential. Therefore, we offer training on the latest software and hardware to ensure that your employees get the most out of the equipment that you are providing.

Whether you are interested in upgrading your current network, require long-term technical support or just need some help in knowing how to utilize the latest software applications in your environment, Cray Networks is the solution for you.

 
Wired Networks

If you business would like to connect systems at more than one location, you may find that you have many options. We provide computer network solutions for any of the following technologies as well as Wireless Networking.




Local Area Network (LAN)

Your business may already use a LAN to connect the systems in your office. Local Area Networks allow your systems to share files, printer, and your Internet connection. Contact us if you are interested in a LAN or need assistance with your existing LAN.








Virtual Private Network (VPN)

If your business has remote locations or remote users, you can benefit from Internet-based VPNs. Virtual Private Networks can be used to securely connect remote systems or locations to your corporate network over high speed Internet connections. Contact us if you would like to learn more about Virtual Private Networks.








Wide Area Network (WAN)

Your business may need to connect remote locations to your corporate network but you may find that VPNs are not appropriate. This may be due to security concerns or lack of high speed Internet at one or more of the locations. In these scenarios, you can use Wide Area Networks with leased lines to connect these sites. Contact us to find out more about WANs.

 
Wireless Networks

Wireless networks, commonly known as WiFi, are an inexpensive and rapid way to be connected to the Internet for mobile users with laptops or handhelds who need access to the network from many places in the office.

 

Having a wireless network can be very beneficial, but at the same time cause many problems.  Compatibility issues arise when dealing with wireless networks.  Different components not made by the same company may not work together, or might require extra work to fix these issues.  Wireless networks are typically slower than those that are directly connected through an Ethernet cable.  A wireless network is more vulnerable, because anyone can try to break into a network broadcasting a signal.  The use of firewalls will help with security breaches which can help to fix security problems in some wireless networks that are more vulnerable.  Contact us to help determine whether or not a wireless network is right for you.