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We offer consulting in the various areas of computer and network technology
impacting small offices. From "How many?" and "What type of computers?" to "How do I connect
my computer to the Internet?" and "What software do we need to circulate materials?" we provide
answers to questions without the hype of vendor claims.
 Basic Network Design
What type of network is best for your offices? How much security is
required? What alternatives are there for equipment and wiring? We provide basic information and tutorials regarding
network connectivity.
Internet Connectivity
For many small offices, normal consumer dial-up connections to the Internet
will provide adequate access to the Internet. We help you answer questions you should examine before making a final
decision. What other alternatives are available when multiple users need simultaneous access to the Internet? How
much bandwidth
is enough? What equipment is required and what special considerations should be examined?
Web Site Development
If you need a web site and don't
want to create or maintain it yourself, we can create one for you. Our web development services include the initial
site design and creation, maintaining the site by adding your changes and new pages, hosting the web site (making
it available from our web server, or contracting a serve for your business use), site promotion, and others. See
our web development
page for more information.
Technology Planning
Computer technology is increasingly needed to provide the office functions
and fill the information needs of your organization. Having a plan for maintenance and future acquisition and growth
is essential. We can assist you in developing a plan for the use of technology, one that is thorough:
 forecasting
future trends and expected needs
reviewing
all the technologies currently available
fulfilling
the specific goals of your organization's services
creating
budgets that provide for adequate, continuous service
and reasonable: planning for the equipment and software your organization
needs to accomplish its goals — not burdening it with trendy, generally unnecessary technology.
Computer
Specifications
We provide assistance in the development of computer and network equipment
specifications for bid documents and grant applications. We help you determine the appropriate level of computing
power required for each component in a technology project. We can also help you maximize each component's life
cycle through a plan for upgrades and reassignment of its function.
Small Library Automation
We provide answers to questions regarding library automation for small
public libraries and organizational libraries. What software is available and what functions does it provide? How
much will it cost? How do we convert paper catalog cards into electronic records? How do we make our catalog of
holdings available to users over the Internet?
For More Information
If you would like more information about any of our services, please
send an e-mail
message with your specific questions or listing your organization's
needs. We'll respond with answers and/or a description of how we can assist you.
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