As new communications technologies come to market, you have to keep up to stay competitive. But to do that, you have to know which network elements will work with what you already have, and how to incorporate them with as little disruption as possible. Most IT departments have enough on their hands managing day-to-day network realities.

At SSP, we understand this. We keep up with the intricacies of IT technology so you don't have to. Your network's ongoing performance is our top priority. Are you building a network from scratch? Adding new or increased functionality? Or do you just need to know exactly what you have and how it's performing? Whatever your network need, our professional service offerings will help you make your decisions with confidence.


Assessment
In order to create something new, or to integrate new functionality into an existing infrastructure, you have to know what you've got, how it's organized, and what you'll need to meet your new goals.

That's where we come in. Our assessment procedure has four main elements:

  • Goal clarification. We listen to your needs and your vision, asking questions until we come to a mutual understanding of what your goals are.
  • Discovery. We examine your entire current network so we know how it's organized, what the elements and configurations are, and how they're working together.

  • Validation. We determine whether your existing network and/or plans for buildout will support the functionality you need.

  • Needs Assessment. Once we know what you want, and what you have, we can tell you exactly what you'll need to make your goals a reality.

Design Review
The best time to catch a network problem is before it happens. Technological advances are happening fast. There's a dizzying array of hardware, software, and functionality choices. It makes sense to have an outside expert look at your infrastructure design diagrams before making the investment in costly equipment and time-consuming buildout. At SSP we know what works. We'll do a thorough and detailed review of your drawings and plans, so you'll know if something needs changing before it becomes a crisis. If you don't have an infrastructure diagram, we'll create one for you.


Audits
Knowledge is power, and that's especially the case when you're in charge of IT. To maximize the power of your business technology, you have to know how your network is performing, how well your security infrastructure is protecting your company's critical information assets, and what components you have so you don't duplicate them.

When you need a detailed description of your network infrastructure and how it's working, you can rely on SSP. We'll examine every aspect of your network and provide you with complete documentation and diagrams that describe your network's current status. You can choose from the following audit categories:

  • Performance
  • Security
  • Inventory
    • Hardware
    • Software
  • Network Diagram
    • Verify current diagram
    • Create new diagram if none exists

On the basis of our audit we can make recommendations for network topology changes, hardware upgrades, and software upgrades.


Technology Procurement
A network infrastructure is only as good as its elements. For maximum performance, you need the best hardware and software on the market. But you also need the right choices for your unique situation. SSP's technology procurement service is the best in the business. We get our components from a wide variety of industry-leading vendors, to make sure that you have exactly the combination most suited for your applications. And we can get it fast.

Premier Services: your pre-delivery safety net. When you choose SSP as your network technology provider, you can be sure that your solution will work. We are committed to staying with you throughout the process. By taking advantage of SSP's premier integration services, you can be sure your on-site implementation will go smoothly - in advance!

  • Staging:
    • We'll put your network hardware together and verify that it's in good working order.
  • Configuration:
    •  Using the information from the design review, we do a complete network infrastructure integration ahead of time. We make sure that all your devices and software are properly configured, both individually, and for the network.

Implementation
SSP is your best choice for implementation. Why? Because more than most integrators, we take the time to make sure your network implementation goes smoothly, from initial diagram and configuration through launch. We pride ourselves on our reputation for follow-through. We leave no stone unturned to make sure that when we walk away from your site, your network will work exactly the way you need it to.

Not only that, but because we have such a broad range of technical experience and expertise, we have what it takes to make sure all of your new components integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. And we don't go home until you do.

Our implementation services include the following:

  • Full installation and integration of all new and existing hardware and software at the location you specify

  • Complete performance testing and fine-tuning

  • Thorough on-site orientation to new network elements and functionality

Management
Even the most expertly designed and implemented network can be subject to unforeseen problems and downtime. The right network management solution is just as critical to your success as building the right network in the first place. It takes the right kind of expertise to know where to look when something goes wrong, or to know what to change for improved performance. But expertise is worthless to you without accompanying responsiveness and accountability.

SSP has the expertise, the responsiveness, and the accountability to make sure you have the right management solution for your unique situation. Our network management solutions fall into three basic categories:

  • Client in-house management.
    • We determine the right tools for your monitoring and management needs, install them, and show you how to use them.
  • SSP remote management.
    • We monitor and manage your network remotely according to your specifications. We provide end-to-end solutions. We also manage specific tasks that you designate.
  • On-demand remote management.
    • We provide one-time management functions, such as device or security policy changes.