The ability to recover from breeches in security or system disasters is critical. While proactive security measures must be a part of any IT management strategy, just as important is the ability to restore data and system operations should disaster occur. This ability is absolutely contingent upon a backup and recovery plan instituted well before it is ever needed. Read more »

Reliable database operation is critical, no matter what field of business you are in. Convenient, uninterrupted access to your data is a requirement. Whether it contains client sales or internal operations details, a well-managed database translates into consistent productivity. Proper administration of a database requires technical expertise, however. While supporting an internal IT staff is not cost effective for many small to mid-sized businesses in Boston, IT consultants provide an ideal solution. Read more »

The reasons for outsourcing IT department functions extend beyond network or system management and security. Companies can migrate toward a paperless office with the help of IT outsourcing. Boston firms are no stranger to the frustration of time wasted tracking down archived documents, the cost of storing years worth of vital paperwork and the problems created by missing data. The side effects of a paper-based system can lead to decreased productivity, unnecessary expenses and underserved clients. Read more »

When it comes to IT consulting, Boston area businesses have a valuable resource for supplementing or providing help desk support. While there will always be a need for helpdesk support to keep IT infrastructure operating smoothly, the financial reality for many small and mid-sized businesses is that an internal help desk department is too costly. Read more »

While supporting an internal IT department is cost prohibitive for many small to mid-sized companies, what with insurance, retirement plans, vacation and other benefits, not to mention training, a cost efficient alternative is available in the form of IT outsourcing. Boston and New England businesses of any size, in fact, can benefit greatly from outsourcing IT management. Ironically, however, many companies may not be fully aware of these benefits. Read more »

No business can afford downtime, especially when it is preventable. For this reason, a solid security strategy must be a major consideration when managing IT. Boston and regional companies are well served by having proactive security and recovery measures firmly in place. Read more »

In today’s challenging business environment, improving performance and controlling costs has become a priority for companies throughout New England and locally in Boston. VoIP communication provides a concrete way of meeting both goals. Read more »

Certification is a major consideration when evaluating IT consultants. Boston alone hosts many IT consulting firms, but what distinguishes the cream of the crop is qualifications. Read more »

On July 13th, 2008, Spirinet has achieved Microsoft Gold partnership level. This makes us one of the few Boston IT Consulting and IT Outsourcing firms to achieve this level of partnership. Being a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner means that Spirinet has achieved a level of technical competence recognized as leading edge in the IT service sector. It also means our customers have reviewed our work, and have came back with positive reviews. After Microsoft verified that our qualifications were complete, we were granted this highest partneship level.

Smooth network operation is essential to every business. Whether the issue is access to shared resources, email functionality, data backups or recovery, no company can afford to undervalue the importance of seamless computer networking. Boston and New England companies can be confident of their network integration by partnering with qualified IT consultants, though. Read more »