Finding the right technology consultant is a bit like finding a good mechanic or doctor. You need a trusted advisor who will ask the right questions, give you straight answers and find the best way to solve your problems whenever you need assistance.
At Keystone, we want to be the IT sounding board for decision-makers at all levels of your organization, providing unbiased non-vendor consul on an on-going basis to help you understand and manage the technology that drives your business.
Consider these specific areas of expertise:
Security
When was the last time someone hacked into your system? Are viruses wreaking havoc with your operations? Keystone’s consultants can help you find the chinks in your armor and recommend the most up-to-date solutions to keep your technology investment safe and working with optimum functionality. We can also assess how our Infostructure Proactive Monitoring process can integrate with your systems to help avoid problems down the road.
ISSP (Information Systems Strategic Planning)
Business runs on information, and how that information goes into your system, then gets accessed, analyzed and reported, makes your business tick—or not. We’ll take a hard look at your system and at your business goals to assist your team in developing a simply elegant blend of products and practices to take you where you want to go.
Many IT consultants offer ISSP. Most are selling it as an add-on to a particular product or brand they want you to buy. Keystone is one of the few technology solution providers with no specific vendor relationships driving our recommendations. Our consultants are constantly studying the technology marketplace and only recommend those products we know to be tried, true and tested.
Off-Site Data Archiving
Part security issue, part ISSP…Off-Site Data Archiving is just the smart way to keep your data, safe secure and accessible. We can help you figure out the best possible back-up plan for archiving your precious information so that when disaster strikes you’re covered.
Remote Access
Does your sales team need 24-7 access to information while on the road? Do you have executives who are traveling and need up-to-the-minute contact? We’ll help define your Remote Access requirements and set up a secure connection for select members of your organization.
Support
It’s a given at Keystone. We don’t write “support” contracts. If you need our advice, we’re always there to help. You’ll also find that our constant interaction with numerous companies gives us a satellite view of what’s happening outside the confines of your IT structure. If we see a potential problem, or a solution that could improve your system, our team will assess its effectiveness for your company and share that knowledge with your team.
Migration
Changing technology, outmoded equipment, or changes in your business sometimes demand that you start over with a new and improved system. At Keystone, we’ll assess the needs of your entire organization, and lead you through a seamless system migration process that is planned from the start to minimize downtime and keep you up and running.
Managing Changing Technology
The problem with new technology is just that—it’s always NEW. Keeping up with the latest, the best and what is worth considering can be a full-time job. The simple fact that we live technology everyday means that we already know what’s out there and how it will work for our clients. If we think something new will improve the functionality of your system, we’ll recommend it. And, if someone else wants to sell you “the greatest advancement in technology today,” just give us a call and we’ll give you our unbiased opinion based on our in-the-field experience.
Thin Client Centralized Software
Got a group of people all doing the same things with the same software? Thin Client improves the productivity of that workgroup and helps cut equipment costs by eliminating individual disk drives and moving all processing to a centralized server. This is an especially effective solution for customer service and sales teams. As part of our consulting service, Keystone will survey your operations to see where Thin Client would be an advantage to your organization. Remember, “Thin” is in.
Government Compliance
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). HIPPA. Are you technologically compliant with the requirements of these government programs? Our consultants are well-versed in providing technology solutions that will mesh with your systems to provide the accountability and security required. We’ll also help keep you up-to-date as legal requirements and technology solutions evolve.