Why do we have a recommended technology platform?

We want to deliver top-notch service.

Simply put, we want to deliver top-notch service. Because the technology landscape is so incredibly broad, there are many vendors and solutions available. Unfortunately, we can’t be experts in everything, but we can be experts in some things, including the technology hardware and software that we recommend.

Technology baseline.

Our recommended technology platform serves as a baseline for the combination of hardware and software that will ensure your team members have the computing tools they need for optimal performance.

Consistency, reliability & deep knowledge of capabilities.

A standard technology platform allows us to ensure consistency for you and your team, reliability, part availability, rapid troubleshooting and deep knowledge of capabilities.

Network

  • Firewall – FortiGate

  • Network Switch – FortiSwitch with PoE+

  • Wireless Access Point – FortiAP

  • VPN – FortiClient

Security

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) – MS Authenticator or Duo Security

  • Security & Information Event Monitoring (SIEM)

  • Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

  • Next Generation Anti-Virus (NGAV)

Workstations

  • Age – 5 years or newer

  • Warranty Coverage – 5 years

  • Operating System – Windows 11

  • Workstations – Lenovo ThinkStation

  • Laptops – Lenovo ThinkPad

  • Tablets – Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface Pro

  • Processor – Intel i5 or above

  • Memory – 16GB+ RAM

  • Storage – 512GB+ SSD

Servers & Storage

  • Age – 5 years or newer

  • Warranty Coverage – 5 years

  • Operating System – Windows Server

  • Manufacturer – Lenovo, Dell, Carbon Systems, iXsystems

  • Hypervisor – VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V

  • NAS – TrueNAS

Software

  • Microsoft 365

  • Adobe Acrobat

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Password Management – 1Password or Keeper

  • Accounting – QuickBooks Online (preferred) or QuickBooks Desktop

Cloud

  • Communication & Collaboration – Microsoft 365

  • IaaS or PaaS – Microsoft Azure

  • Email Signatures – Exclaimer

  • Print Management – Printix