Infrastructure
 

SMEs

Our model is expressly designed to utilize the economies of scale we enjoy to make truly enterprise-class IT available to all. Traditionally, an IT infrastructure that delivers genuine business continuity has been considered the preserve of large corporations.

However, DNA IT Solutions on-demand, subscription-based model means that a resilient, 99.99% available, 24/7 supported IT infrastructure can now be accessed by businesses of all sizes.

Additionally, because our hosted model requires no capital expenditure and no in-house expertise, it can be applied to projects of any size and all at a moment’s notice. There are a number of products and services that are appropriate for SMEs and each of them are discussed here.

 

SBS 2011 - Windows Small Business Server

Designed and priced for small businesses, the Windows Small Business Server 2011 (Windows SBS 2011) solution suite offers agile, all-in-one, secure server solutions that can help increase margin per unit, create cross-sell opportunities, and drive service revenue. SBS 2011 comes is three distinct packages;

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard is the right server for small businesses that need a complete, on-premise solution with enterprise-class Windows server technologies for communication and collaboration.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials is a new, easy-to-use, first-server solution designed and priced especially for small businesses (up to 25 users) that can seamlessly integrate into online services such as Office 365, cloud backup and cloud management solutions.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is a powerful data management and analysis solution that includes a second Windows Server 2008 R2 license and SQL Server 2008 R2 technologies.

 

Overview of Benefits of Moving to the Cloud

Our cloud services can solve a number of issues related to SMEs and the challenges they face day-to-day. These include reducing costs, setting up an IT system for the first time, assisting an overstretched IT team, enabling remote working, upgrading current hardware and software systems, enabling proper disaster recovery procedures and improving security systems.

  1. Reduced Costs – Up to 70% Less Per User

     

    In the current business environment all business are trying to be as competitive as possible and reducing costs is one of the main objectives in that regard. We are acutely aware that IT can be particularly expensive for some businesses. Cloud services are particularly effective in reducing IT spend because of the natural efficiency of cloud computing and can mean a reduction in costs of up to 70% per user. We can typically offer you either a much lower cost than on-premise solutions, and even better value than other providers. Our engineers will also help to migrate your service to the clouds and move your data. Unlike the costs of maintaining a physical IT infrastructure, which rise over the years, cloud services remain the same for years. The most appropriate cloud solutions to help SMEs reduce costs are included below.

    Recommended services: Hosted Desktop, Hosted VOIP and Hosted Exchange

  2. Setting up Your IT System for the First Time

     

    You are just about to start up a business, and are piecing together components such as an office, staff, telephone system and computers. You want to partner with a company that will deliver your IT and telecoms in an easy-to-use, always available and cost effective model. You want a service that will enable you to launch a website, receive and send business class email, and also provide you with the desktop and applications your business will need. DNA IT SOLUTIONS offers a full portfolio of services that require no upfront investment, and can be paid for on a low-cost monthly basis

    Recommended Services: Hosted Desktop, Hosted VOIP, Hosted File Server and Hosted Exchange Email

  3. Assisting an Overstretched IT Team

     

    IT managers are being asked to do more and more in an increasingly complicated world. Compounding desktops, servers, applications, communications and mixes of requirements is a near impossible task to deliver. Working with us helps IT managers gain control of their environment through partnering. By moving typically difficult services off-premise to DNA IT Solutions, we take on the management and infrastructure responsibility, while you maintain control over quality and the direction of the service: a win-win scenario. We can reduce the amount of time your IT team spends putting out fires and help you to switch to a more productive and proactive IT system. 

    Recommended services: Hosted Desktop, Hosted VOIP, Hosted File Server, Software on Demand, Virtual Server Infrastructure and Hosted Exchange Email 

  4. Enabling Remote Working

    If your business is looking to utilise flexible working practice or has distributed staff members, building an IT system to cope can be very expensive and difficult. DNA IT Solutions provides services which allow users to connect from anywhere, as all of our solutions are hosted. We provide hosted desktops that allow users to experience the same features as they would if physically in the same office (e.g. secure file sharing and telephone system), as well as enabling collaboration from shared calendars, shared contacts and more with Hosted Exchange. Why pay for expensive Citrix or Terminal server solutions, when hosted virtual desktops are 10% of the cost and offer twice the flexibility?

    Recommended services: Hosted Desktop, Hosted VOIP, Hosted File Server and Hosted Exchange Email 

  5. Upgrading Current Hardware & Software

     

    If your business is at a crossroads, considering whether to upgrade to the latest desktop computers or install newer services, then IT on Demand lets you avoid making any large capital investments. Using our cloud computing model of providing services securely over the internet, we can offer 3 options: extending the life of your equipment, replacing your PC with thin clients or moving to our software-on-demand solutions.

    Extend the life of your existing equipment. Use your existing PCs as connection devices to Hosted Desktops (even if they're 10 years old), gaining access to the latest technologies instantly. There’s no longer any need to upgrade hardware. Alternatively you could replace old PCs with thin clients to save on power and initial procurement and maintenance costs. You can also avoid investing in new software by using our software-on-demand solutions to deliver applications to desktops for a fraction of the cost.

    Recommended services: Hosted Desktop and Hosted File Server

     

     

    Enabling Proper Disaster recovery Procedures

    Recent studies have shown than 9 out of 10 businesses do not have adequate disaster recovery or business continuity plans. DNA IT Solutions can provide online backup (allowing you to store important files from your desktop or office network within our data centre) or ready-to-go desktops and services in the event that your business suffers some unforeseen problems. Archiving and backing up email are also now essential chores. All of our services require no upfront investment - just a low cost tailored to your needs.

    Recommended services: Cloud Backup, Hosted Desktop and Hosted File Server

     

     

    Improving Security Systems

    Ensuring your company's data is secure is imperative, not just for peace of mind, but also for compliance with regulations. Data is now easier to transport and take, and companies of all sizes need to protect themselves. Having data securely hosted in a purpose-built data centre firstly provides physical security, but also enables control over who can access your data, when and how. Our desktop and file server offerings allow securely hosted, permission-based data control.

    Recommended services: Hosted Desktop and Hosted File Server