Virtual Private Networks allow you securely connect your workstation or laptop to the office via a secure connection across the internet.  This very robust technology allows you to interact with the office network just like you are sitting at your desk.  It's very simple to use and printing, email and file sharing are all possible using this method.

‘RPC over HTTP’ technology allows you to open outlook anywhere in the world and have it look and function just like you are sitting at your desk.  All that is required is an internet connection for a fully functional Outlook experience.  Additionally you can access your email via ‘Outlook Web Access’ from any internet connected machine with Internet Explorer, no other software required.

For the ability to have full desktop integration or larger numbers of connections, a terminal server offers the ideal solution.  Any number of employees can connect to a virtual terminal, based at the office.  This allows you to access the office environment in full as if you are located there.  Almost any business application can be used and almost any office task completed at near full speed.

Synchronise your PDA (Calendar, Email and Tasks) with Outlook from anywhere you have an internet connection.  For a simple setup you can use USB, but this is also commonly setup using your mobile phone for the connection to your office server.  Be completely in touch, no matter where you are.

If being totally in touch with your email is of primary importance then a Blackberry solution might be your best choice.  There are a number of possibilities for keeping you in up to date at all times. These include Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES), Blackberry Professional Software (BPS) and Blackberry Internet Services (BIS). Call us to discuss your options.

We can take your infrastructure from several standalone workstations a full server/client based environment.  This gives countless advantages for the growing business which allows it to grow from a small business to a larger company without the related IT headaches.

As a business grows it will often need to move to accommodate for expansion. You can choose your new office site and leave the rest to us. We will arrange all necessary IT related equipment and installation. We can even help save you money with your phone bill by switching to a better telecoms supplier who can integrate you phones, internet and fax requirements.

We have access to a broad selection of suppliers for all major manufactures. We offer free and unbiased advice on your equipment and software requirements and can we source the products that best suit your business needs. We understand that every business is different and we source the product that is best for you, not best for us.

Connect your office locations via a permanent secure link across the internet.  This allows you to split your office into regional sections whilst keeping a common infrastructure.  Easily share files with your co-workers in another office without using email, print directly to another office's printer or use a single logon account in multiple locations.  The options are limitless and the system is very flexible.

Command IT has developed a method for redundant VPN links between offices. Cheap DSL broadband is heavily used in business, but it can be unreliable and should be expected to fail periodically. Even if you have a backup internet connection your intersite VPN will usually not automatically take advantage of this secondary connection, leading to downtime. We can provide a solution for automatic VPN failover between your office locations. Call us for further information.

If you have a number of regionally located employees, a terminal server can solve your connectivity issues. Employees can connect to a centrally located server using a virtual desktop. They can perform any task as if they are sitting in the office. You can also give your staff flexibility by allowing them to work from home using the same system. Additional advantages include centrally located backups of all data, reduced hardware costs, more security and simple administration. Remote branch IT support is minimal as most tasks can be handled from the head-office location.

With Microsoft Exchange server you can share all your outlook information with other employees that need access.  A common example is a personal assistant that need to access email and calendar information.  Other people can even send on your behalf if this is required. Additionally shared departmental calendars and tasks are a common request.

Spam now totals to more the 80% of all email traffic on the internet and can waste precious time in an office environment, costing you money. Spam can be effectively managed with the right tools. Command IT specialises in handling your spam problems and there are several methods to dealing with this issue. Call us to discuss your requirements.

Microsoft SharePoint server can allow you to centrally locate and manage your office documents and information.  You can manage your internal workflow, processes and information using Internet Explorer.  All information is securely available both onsite and offsite which allows for a consistent way to access and manage data no matter where employees are located. No more emailing documents or USB drives whilst out of the office.

Sometimes its easier to let us handle your IT - from top to bottom! All requests and problems can arrive through our call centre and be handled with minimal input from you.  We will always attempt to resolve the request remotely and only if this is not possible will we will visit onsite to correct the problem. We understand technology can be a stress, let us handle this for you.

Regular visits to your office can be arranged so that all non-urgent work can be queued and dealt with by our engineer in a timely pre-scheduled manner. This can be convenient for those niggly problems that occur during the week, but can wait for a few days. Our engineer will visit your office, at a pre-defined time on the same day each week, and deal with your current issues.

We can help with advice about the future of your business and how to plan for equipment changes and upgrades.  When IT equipment unexpectedly fails it usually costs considerably more in both equipment and productivity to repair. Purchasing the correct upgrades before they fail can save you money in the long term - it will certainly save you the stress! This service covers everything in your office from phones to servers to photocopiers.

Disasters happen, its a fact of life. Power systems fail and offices get flooded. Our philosophy is to expect the unexpected and plan for business continuity. How will you business stand up to a disaster?

Regular backups are critical when handling IT risk. Without a recent backup you can potentially lose everything, even your whole business. The good news is modern backups are easy to manage. Software is competitively priced and there are many options available. Command IT also offer complimentary monitoring of your backups to ensure they are working effectively every day.

Poor network or internet performance can slow down your whole business. Command IT specialises in hunting these issues down and advising you on how to rectify your performance problems. Don't put up with it, call us today.