The Specializt

Networking Solutions

The Specializt has proven expertise in the analysis, design, deployment, operation and optimization of local- and wide-area networking, peer-peer and Microsoft client-server networks. Using best-of-breed products from HP, Cisco and Microsoft, some examples of work by The Specializt to assist clients with the creation of their intelligent integrated networks include:

• High-performance LANs and WANs
• High-availability LANs and WANS with failover capability
• Bandwidth optimisation
• Secure remote access for telecommuters and remote users
• Exchange server design and deployment
• Microsoft server design and deployment
• Standard Operating Environment (SOE) design and deployments
• Active Directory design and implementation
• Lotus to Exchange Migrations
• Novell to Windows Migrations

Network Security

The Specializt, a Microsoft Certified Partner and Cisco Premier Partner with a specialty in security, virtual private networks (VPN) and firewalls, has the appropriate resources to assist clients design, implement and manage their security infrastructure. The Specializt has been able to identify the unique balance required between network security and user functionality. Typical activities performed are:

• Penetration testing
• Security audits
• Implicitly defining and configuring allowed traffic on switches, routers, cisco firewalls and access points
• Intrusion detection systems implementation
• Implementing virtual private networks (VPNs) for secure remote-access
• Hardening servers and other endpoints
• Anti-virus, malware and adware application deployment
• Automating the installation of system updates

Converged Networks

The Specializt, being a Cisco Premier Partner with Unified Communications specialisation, has demonstrated its ability to design, build and optimise these networks to deliver business value. Some examples of solutions implemented by The Specailizt include:

• Voice over IP to replace traditional PBX systems
• Collaborative web-based meetings
• IP video conferencing
• IP call centres
• IP based digital signage

Managed Services
The Specializt has a suite of managed service offerings that include:

• Network monitoring
• Managed Wide Area Networks (WANs) complete with 24-hr support, Advanced Quality of Service (QOS), email/phone/SMS notification
• Regular server and network maintenance
• Hosted services
• Disaster Recovery Services
• Data centre
• Helpdesk

Network & IT Support

Ad Hoc Support- Ad Hoc support allows clients who requires infrequent access to IT support to pay for support as-they-go. Support requests are scheduled for the next available support engineer. Key features of Ad Hoc support are;

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