For those who are unfamiliar with networks; a network allows two or more computers to share resources, exchange files and much more. Telephone lines, cables, satellites, or infrared light beams are just a few examples of how the computers on a network could be linked. Computers networks are extremely beneficial for schools, as they allow students to broaden their education through technology and share resources between one another.

There are many advantages of installing a school network:

• The network provides its users with the ability to store and share and manipulate information. This is great for allowing students to share their work between classmates or to provide teachers with the ability to assess a student’s work or share information with the whole class via computer.
• The network can control what resources particular users can access. This means that if there are any resources that need to be kept private or hidden between teachers or other users, the server will ensure that students or other users cannot see these resources.
• Students are able to access and moderate their information from any computer in the school that is connected on the same network. This means that a student could begin an assignment, save it onto the public network and re-open it from another computer for further editing. This is perfect for group studies as students working in a group can access the same file from various computers in the school.
• Having a network that shares important files such as registration or course schedule files can save time and effort for the school as a whole. Teachers will no longer have to carry around paper-based copies of either, and any administrator in the school will be able to access the information to check on a student’s absence or something similar.
• Anyone can be connected to the network, which also means that anyone can be restricted. Students, administrators, teachers and even guests can all be connected to the network and any outsiders won’t be allowed access.

If you’re keen to know more about school IT support or network installation in general then please feel free to call us or join us on our live chat.

If you really are starting up a new business and you’re unsure of which IT supplies and support you’re going to need, then consider the following:

• Network installation and network security. Installing a network will allow you and your colleagues to share resources over two or more computers, exchange files or allow electronic communications. At Solex Systems, each time we install a new network, we follow a tried and trust method which allows us to build a network correctly the first time, regardless as to whether you’d like as little as five users on that network to as many as 200 users. Our reliable network security service will protect your new business’ network from any potential viruses, worms, Trojans or malware threats.
• VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). VOIP is a great method of telephonic communication and it’s extremely cost-effective since it uses the Internet to connect calls as opposed to using a phone line. Solex Systems’ hosted phone system is completely future proof and we will be more than happy to keep your brand new business firmly up to date on any new features which we may introduce.
• Server migration. If your new or existing business is looking to start up or move to a different location then our server migration service will benefit to you in more ways than one. After carefully planning the migration process, we will perform the migration by preparing the old and new servers, before theactual move, which will be done with extra care in order to ensure your business’ new or existing data is completely secure. We also offer server support and server updates.
• Disaster recovery. When starting up a new business, you must think about the possibility of losing all of the business’ new data even though the thought of this may not be something you wish to consider. If you happen to lose all of your new and important data then your company’s reputation could be at stake if you fail to recover from the particular disaster quickly and effectively. Losing data can also be really disheartening, especially when there’s simply no way of recovering anything back.
• Messaging services. Similar to disaster recovery, Hosted Email Continuity is designed to prevent data loss that can result from an email outage. Hosted Email Continuity also guarantees that your new business will be able to allow user to continue sending and receiving emails with minimal interruption, meaning you won’t lose any contact with clients.

Whatever IT support or supplies you’re in search of, allow Solex Systems to get your new business on its feet in no time at all.

That’s why, at Solex Systems, our main aim is to provide schools with end-to-end support, ensuring that no education time is wasted. As a specialist provider of school IT support in Chester, North Wales and the whole North West, Solex Systems has what it takes to provide schools with the best possible school IT support and supplies money can buy. So, why not make your school completely secure for 2012? What’s more, our vast knowledge of servers, software and networks guarantees that we can do the job properly and accurately.

We are also an accredited Microsoft Gold Partner and Microsoft Small Business Specialist and as such, specialise in helping new and existing businesses maximise their potential benefit from technology within the workplace, but also when it comes to education. Within our School IT Support service, we can also help to keep your network and data secure, as well as being on hand 24-7 whenever you need us.

So, don’t fall short on education due to technical problems this year. Instead, allow Solex Systems to take care of absolutely everything technical and computer-related. You won’t have to worry about rushing around and trying to source the problem, instead the school can feel at ease knowing that no education time will be wasted thanks to a reliable School IT Support team.

For more information on our School IT Support service or any other services for that matter, visit out live chat online or call us now on 01255784200.

Network Security

Solex System’s network security service is designed to protect your business’ data and network from internal or external security threats. With over a decade of experience in applying reliable IT security policies, our experts will use the best solution that combines Anti-Virus security with protection against malware threats, Trojans, worms and other viruses. Our comprehensive anti-spam system filters out unwanted email and also flags potential false positive email. The system also utilizes real time monitoring in order to ensure your network is completely protected from any threats, putting you and your business at ease.

Disaster Recovery & Offsite Backup

Disaster recovery and offsite backup are two other services that can really benefit your business and prevent loss of any important data. At Solex Systems, we believe that keeping your business’ data secure is extremely important – besides, it really is better to be safe than sorry. We are a leading data storage, management solutions and data backup provider and our offsite backup solution can give you the peace of mind youneed when it comes to securing your business.

Disaster recovery is also something that can benefit you and your business in more ways than one; if you didn’t have a disaster recovery plan and something were to go wrong (due to a natural disaster, virus or simply human failure) then you could spend weeks or even years trying to rebuild your business. Time spent trying to recover your business’ data is money lost, whereas you mightn’t have these problems if you had a solid disaster recovery plan. An efficient disaster recovery plan will also protect your business’ reputation, not just the data, as recovering quickly from a disaster clearly illustrates to your potential customers that you are reliable.

Server Support 

Server breakdowns are very unexpected and can result in a substantial loss of business, especially if you have multiple websites running from one server. Solex Systems’ server support is guaranteed to issue you with the peace of mind you need when running a business. Your time (and money) won’t be wasted trying to identify the problem or outsource someone individually, which can prove to be extremely costly.

Solex System’s Server Support

It’s very beneficial to have an external server support team as they can be at your beck and call whenever a server-based problem arises. If can be quite expensive to outsource someone to sort the problem if you don’t already have an external team such as Solex Systems. Having server support will also give you the complete peace of mind you need when running a business; your time and effort may be wasted if you try to sort out an unidentified server problem.

Solex System’s Server Updates

Server maintenance such as server updates will make sure the server is updated so that your computer network can operate smoothly. Solex Systems can put together a solid and reliable server maintenance plan to make ensure everything is updated that the server’s performance is of a high standard.

Solex System’s Server Migration

At Solex, we can offer you a completely reliable server migration solution. Moving servers is an extremely important process to get right and using an experienced service provider such as Solex Systems will ensure that each step during the server migration runs as smoothly as possible.

Firstly, we will carefully plan the migration process. During this time, you should make sure that you and your business plan the move in advance, preferably out of business hours so that time and money is not lost. If you’re unsure of how long it’ll take to move the server, give us a call and we’ll talk it through with you. After we’ve planned the server migration, we will then prepare the old and new servers. This will be followed by the actual move, which will be done extremely carefully to avoid any important data loss. We will also deal with any postmigration issues and make sure that your server is back up and running without any faults.

For more information on any of the above services, please feel free to contact us.

As an accredited Microsoft Gold Partner and a Microsoft Small Business Specialist, Solex Systems specialise in the following:

School ICT Support

Solex Systems are a specialist provider of school IT support in Chester, North Wales and the whole North West. We have what it takes to provide schools with the best possible school IT support as well as providing each and every school with some of the best IT supplies money can buy – at a realistic price. With a vast knowledge of servers, software and networks, our Chester-based IT support staff know what it takes to bring out the best in each school.

If you’re looking for IT support for your business then look no further. We can provide our clients with end-to-end support and we’ll deliver it to them when they need it the most. Simply browse through our testimonials and you’ll see!

Network Installation & Security

No matter how many users are planning to use your network, Solex Systems can install a brand new network according to your needs. We follow a tried and trusted method of installation comprising on five simple steps, which you can view here. We can also provide your business with reliable network security, which will protect your network from both external and internal security threats including viruses, trojans, worms and malware. Our unique and comprehensive anti-spam system will automatically filter out unwanted email as well as flagging various other threats.

Offsite Backup & Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery is one of our most popular and sought-after computer services. Disaster recovery is a real business lifesaver, as keeping your business’ data safe and secure is crucial; if this is lost then you may not have much of a business left! This is where Solex System’s offsite backup comes in. First, we will use an external hard drive or offsite backup to ensure your data is full backed up and then we will create a sound disaster recovery plan. For more information, visit our recent blog on the advantages on disaster recovery.

We also specialise in:

• Web design and SEO
• Cabling and infrastructure installation
• Wireless networks
• Telephony services
• Smart board and projector installation
• Fibre optic cable installation and termination

For more information on any of our services, call us now on 01244 784200 or visit our live chat for further support.

Solex Systems are a specialist provider of school IT support in Chester, North Wales and the whole North West and are an approved Microsoft Gold Partner and Microsoft Small Business Specialist. This means we have what it takes to provide schools with the best possible school IT support and we can also provide schools with some of the best IT supplies money can buy at a realistic price. Our main aim at Solex Systems is to provide schools with end-to-end support and manage a school’s network as well as protecting valuable data whilst seeking the most cost-effective way to do so. With a vast knowledge of servers, software and networks, our Chester-based IT support staff know what it takes to bring out the best in each school.

So, why else would Solex’s IT support benefit schools?

• We can tailor our services to meet a school’s individual needs and take into consideration the learning objectives of the school.
• Our school IT support will save schools valuable education time. When it comes to education, it’s crucial that time isn’t wasted trying to fix a technical problem. We promise to offer end-to-end support – especially when it’s needed the most – in order to fix the problem quickly and efficiently, whatever it may be.
• Our school IT support service will prove to be more cost effective for the school than having an internal IT support team. This is because schools won’t have to worry about holiday and sickness pay and other employee requirements.
• We will take care of absolutely everything technical; schools won’t have to worry about rushing around and trying to source the problem, instead they can feel at ease and let Solex take care of every network, server, data or software problem.
• We offer twenty-four-hour school IT support, meaning no school will be lacking in technology resources – ever.

Solex Systems also offer school IT supplies and IT support. For more information call us now on 01255784200.

What’s more, we are an accredited Microsoft Gold Partner and a Microsoft Small Business Specialist; As a result of this, we specialise in helping new and existing businesses, big or small, to maximise their potential and of course benefit from technology in within the workplace. Renowned for our reliable service, experience and technical expertise, Solex Systems can deliver the right technical solutions and IT support to suit your business perfectly.

IT support is a business’ must-have. It is extremely beneficial having an external IT support team who can quickly amend any technical problems quickly and efficiently. Imagine if your business computers, network or server went down for the day – it would save your company both time and money to source an external IT support team.  Not only this, but you’ll also have 24 hour IT support and we’ll be here when you need us the most. With a wide range of servers, networks and software, Solex Systems are able to provide the complete IT solution according to your business’ needs. We even offer school IT support.

Solex Systems also offer messaging services and telephone services, including VoIP (hosted phone system) and hosted email continuity. The hosted email continuity service provides a full managed back-up email system and will maintain your email’s functionality, even if your primary system is offline or has failed. Using a hosted phone system opposed to a standard telephone system will also benefit your company; it’s cheap, future proof, has reduced trunk lines and call costs (in comparison to a standard telephone system), has instant communication and collaboration and seamless teleworker connectivity.

Disaster recovery and backup solutions are two services that you should also consider using for your business. Ensuring that your business’ data is secure is essential. This is because in the unfortunate event that your data is lost in a disaster, there’s no getting it back.  Luckily for you, Solex Systems is also a leading data storage and data backup provider and will aim to deliver long lasting data solutions to your business. Both of these sought-after services are a real business lifesaver. Solex Systems also offer network installation and network security services. Protecting your data and network from any viruses, worms, Trojans and malware, network security ensures your whole network is safe and secure.

Why not contact us today and we’ll see how our services can benefit your business? We provide all the above services as well as various other Internet services to the Chester, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester areas as well as North Wales.

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In other words, VoIP is voice over a digital network, not a phone line. The main reason why many companies choose to use VoIP is because it’s an extremely money saving method of communicating. Why? Because the VoIP provider uses the Internet to make calls as opposed to using telephone lines that are quite costly. If you’re interested in VoIP, then you’ll be happy to know that Solex Systems is a hosted VoIP provider covering the Chester and North West areas.

So, what are the benefits and why do people use VoIP as a new method of communication? The main advantage of using VoIP is the fact that it’s cheap. The main reason as to why VoIP is so cost-effective is because VoIP takes advantage of your current Internet connection as opposed to using a phone line. Think of it like calling home when you’re on holiday – the cost of the call will be extremely expensive as you are in a completely different country that has a different area code. If you contacted your home phone using VoIP, the call wouldn’t cost you a fraction of a normal call using a standard phone line.

If you’re still not completely convinced then compare VoIP to Skype. On Skype, you can call others no matter where they may be in the world and it’s free. VoIP has the same principle.

Solex systems’ Hosted Phone System can provide you with free calls to any 01/02/03 or inter-office number to anywhere in the world. Not only that, but our Hosted Phone System is completely future proof, so as soon as we introduce any new features, we will immediately provide these to every VoIP customer and more importantly – you. Solex Systems also ensures that there will be no penalty for adding “seats” (another phone line) to the system, saving you even more money – bonus!

If you’re keen to know more about the benefits of VoIP and how using Solex Systems’ Hosted Phone System could be right for you, simply visit our VoIP information page.