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AIS delivers a wide range of technology solutions, managed services, and consulting services that allow businesses to compete in today’s market. Whether deploying AIS solutions or other best-of-breed tools, the experienced, reliable AIS team delivers projects on time while streamlining IT services.
Reliable, Experienced IT Consulting from AIS
Almost half of all small- and medium-sized businesses lack in-house IT resources. Operating in this way keeps companies from fully leveraging and optimizing their technology tools. It’s a huge risk, given the digital nature of business today. If you can’t use technology to your advantage, you can’t compete.
The experienced team of IT consultants from AIS can provide on-demand consulting and project-based support. From IT upgrades and migrations to departmental IT budgets and information security, AIS allows your team to focus on your core business while we focus on your technology.
There are many ways that the AIS consulting team can support you.
Read our blog post: You’re In Business But Is Your Technology Ready?
There are many ways that the AIS consulting team can support you.
Read our blog post: You’re In Business But Is Your Technology Ready?
IT Project Management
No project is too big or too small for the AIS Project Management Group. From conception to delivery, we’ll help you organize and execute your project flawlessly. Our team of experts have the experience and expertise necessary to get the job done right - on time and on budget. Whether you’re looking to implement new a new solution or upgrade existing solutions, trust AIS to get the job done right.
Legacy IT Assessment
Comprehensive IT Assessment Overview Gather input from department managers Review all IT systems for inventory, security, backup, and reliability purposes Review IT policies and procedures, disaster recovery plan and make recommendations Evaluate overall efficiency of IT system design and workflow Identify and prioritize critical areas of concern and recommended improvements Provide budgetary estimates and solution planning for execution of recommendations Prepare a comprehensive report of findings and meet with key school staff to document and plan strategy.
Office Move Support
Services relating to relocating an existing office or opening a new office location.
Infrastructure Cabling
Infrastructure cabling refers to the physical network of cables and wires used to connect various devices within a technology system. This includes data cables, voice cables, and other networking equipment that facilitate communication and data transfer.
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-based subscription service that provides users with access to Microsoft’s suite of productivity tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. With Office 365, users can work anytime, anywhere, and on any device, making collaboration and productivity easier than ever.
Network Switch Implementation
Network switch implementation involves setting up and configuring network switches within a business environment to facilitate efficient data transfer and communication. This process includes installing, configuring, and managing network switches to support the organization’s network infrastructure.
Office Audio Visual
Office Audio Visual solutions refer to the technology and equipment used to enhance audio and visual communication in a workplace setting. This can include conference room audio systems, video conferencing equipment, digital displays, and interactive whiteboards.
Physical Server Implementation
Physical server implementation involves setting up and configuring physical servers to run applications and services for a business or organization. This includes installing the necessary hardware, operating system, and software to ensure optimal performance and security.
SD WAN Implementation
SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) Implementation is a technology that helps companies optimize their network infrastructure by managing multiple connections and ensuring reliable connectivity for their data and applications.
Security Camera Implementation
Security Camera Implementation involves the strategic installation and setup of security cameras in various locations to enhance surveillance and monitoring capabilities for a business or property.
Server Migration
Server Migration involves moving data, applications, and settings from one server to another. It is a critical process that requires careful planning and execution to ensure minimal downtime and data loss.
SharePoint Site Creation And Data Migration
SharePoint Site Creation and Data Migration solution consulting involves the implementation of SharePoint sites tailored to meet the specific needs of a tech company. This includes designing and setting up sites, as well as migrating data from existing systems to the SharePoint platform.
Synology Backup Solution
Synology Backup Solution is a comprehensive backup solution that ensures the protection and security of important business data. It provides an easy-to-use interface for setting up and managing backups, while offering robust encryption and storage capabilities.
IT Escalation Support
High-level and specialized IT support provided by subject matter experts for specific technical areas. Often including, but not limited to data integrity (network security and backup disaster recovery planning), server and critical network maintenance and monitoring, responsiblility for the performance, reliability, and integrity of critical infrastructure, and coordination with software vendors.
Two Way Transitive Windows Domain Trust
A secure relationship established between two Windows domains that allows for the sharing of resources and authentication between users in each domain. This type of trust is bi-directional and this simplifies the management of permissions and access control within a network, as it allows for seamless authentication and access to resources across multiple domains. Overall, a Two-Way Transitive Windows Domain Trust enhances collaboration and flexibility within a network environment.
Security Camera Assessment And Solution Design
Architecture/Solution Design/Build turns the service strategy into a plan for delivering the business objectives and provides good-practice guidance on the design of IT services, processes, and other aspects of the service management effort. Design also addresses how a planned service solution interacts with the larger business and technical environments, service management systems required to support the service, processes which interact with the service, technology, and architecture required to support the service, and the supply chain required to support the planned service.
AV Solution Design
Architecture/Solution Design/Build turns the service strategy into a plan for delivering the business objectives and provides good-practice guidance on the design of IT services, processes, and other aspects of the service management effort. Design also addresses how a planned service solution interacts with the larger business and technical environments, service management systems required to support the service, processes which interact with the service, technology, and architecture required to support the service, and the supply chain required to support the planned service.
Consulting Phone System Replacement
Business-case development: Partnering with customers to write business cases to document the justification for the undertaking of a project based on the estimated cost of development and implementation against the risks and the anticipated business benefits, savings to be gained and overall ROI for implementing a solution.
Consulting Technology Strategy And Planning
ITIL – Strategy: Provides guidance on clarification and prioritization of service-provider investments in services. The strategic approach for the whole lifecycle is identified to provide values to the customers through IT service management. Entirety of activities– directed by policies, organized and structured in processes and supporting procedures – that are performed by an organization to design, plan, deliver, operate and control information technology services offered to customers. Often including, but not limited to high-level design and planning for the overall IT system, budget and IT Best Practice planning (hardware replacement scheduling, baseline performance establishment), review monthly and annual service reports with key designated staff, and Critical Event Reporting (CER) discussion with key designated staff (detailing unexpected downtime events).
IT Staff Augmentation
We build up of full day of work from our queue of monitoring alerts to create a full day of onsite tasks AND when an emergency issue comes up we can subsidize any remainder of the day with alerted tasks from the proactive monitoring reports.
Network Solution Design
Solution Design related to Networking Infrastructure. Which may include, Physical/Logical Topology Design Map creation, Best Practices for achieving current best practices for Wired and Wireless Devices. VLAN Design for proper network segmentation and capacity planning. Architecture/Solution Design/Build turns the service strategy into a plan for delivering the business objectives and provides good-practice guidance on the design of IT services, processes, and other aspects of the service management effort. Design also addresses how a planned service solution interacts with the larger business and technical environments, service management systems required to support the service, processes which interact with the service, technology, and architecture required to support the service, and the supply chain required to support the planned service.
New Customer Onboarding
This process is designed to help customers seamlessly integrate and adopt a company's products or services. It typically includes initial training, setup, and any necessary support to ensure that the customer has a positive experience from the start.
Project Central, a website maintained by AIS, plays a crucial role in streamlining the onboarding process. By utilizing this platform, our team can efficiently initiate and complete projects, all within one centralized app. In the near future, this platform will also be offered to our clients, enhancing the overall effectiveness and convenience of the onboarding experience.
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a technology that allows users to access virtual desktops and applications remotely, enabling them to work from anywhere and on any device. This solution is particularly useful for companies looking to provide employees with secure and reliable remote access to their work resources.
Router Configuration And Deployment
Router Configuration and Deployment involves setting up and optimizing network routers to ensure seamless communication and data transfer between devices. This process also includes deploying routers in various locations to establish secure and reliable network connections.
Storage Area Network (SAN) Deployment
In Storage Area Network (SAN) Deployment, a dedicated high-speed network is implemented to allow multiple servers to access shared storage devices. This technology is commonly used in data centers to centralize storage resources, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
Individual ESXI Conversion To Hyper V
Migrating ESXI host and VM to a temporary Hyper V host. Rebuilding source host to Hyper V and migrating VM back.
Last modified
February 20, 2025