# Infrastructure & Cloud Services Cloud infrastructure that scales with you. Reduce costs significantly while improving performance and reliability. ## The Infrastructure Challenge ### -156% Of cloud spend wasted without optimization [Flexera 2024-2025 State of Cloud Report](https://www.flexera.com/about-us/press-center/flexera-2024-state-of-the-cloud-managing-spending-top-challenge) ### -536% Of employers report overall IT skills gaps [CompTIA State of IT Skills Gap 2024](https://www.comptia.org/content/research/state-of-the-it-skills-gap) ### $25k+/hr SMB downtime costs can exceed [ITIC 2024 Hourly Cost of Downtime Report](https://itic-corp.com/itic-2024-hourly-cost-of-downtime-report/) ### -380% Increasing IT budgets for infrastructure updates [Spiceworks State of IT 2024](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113556300/en/Spiceworks-Launches-13th-Annual-State-of-IT-Report-Rising-Costs-AI-Investments-and-Workforce-Challenges-Take-Center-Stage) ## Complete Infrastructure Management in Three Pillars Modern infrastructure that scales with your business ### Cloud Infrastructure Multi-cloud management with cost optimization and enterprise-grade security. - **Multi-Cloud Management** AWS, Azure, Google Cloud expertise - **Cost Optimization** Significantly reduce cloud spending - **Auto-Scaling & Performance** Resources that grow with demand - **Backup & Disaster Recovery** Automated protection with fast recovery ### Network Infrastructure Cloud-managed networks with full-stack visibility and enterprise security. - **SD-WAN Connectivity** Secure multi-location networking - **Full-Stack Visibility** Monitor everything from one dashboard - **Advanced Security** IPS, DNS filtering, threat protection - **Wireless Management** Enterprise WiFi with guest access ### Connectivity & Communications Reliable connectivity and modern communications for hybrid work. - **Redundant Internet** Multiple carriers for 100% uptime - **VoIP Phone Systems** Modern communications anywhere - **Unified Communications** Voice, video, chat integration - **Mobile Integration** Work from anywhere capability #### Integrated Infrastructure Advantage All components work together for maximum efficiency Accelerated Deployments Enterprise SLA Standards Significantly Lower Total costs Elastic Scaling Cloud native ## How We Deliver Infrastructure Excellence Cloud-first approach with enterprise-grade tools and automation ##### Cloud-Native Management Everything managed through cloud platforms for accessibility and scale ##### Full-Stack Visibility Monitor and manage all infrastructure components from unified dashboards ##### Infrastructure as Code Infrastructure as Code for consistent deployments and configurations ##### 24/7 Monitoring Continuous monitoring with proactive incident response ## Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Growth? Answer 3 quick questions to get personalized infrastructure recommendations ### What's your current infrastructure setup? ##### On-premise servers Physical servers in our office or data center ##### Some cloud services Using cloud for email, some apps ##### Hybrid infrastructure Mix of cloud and on-premise ##### Mostly cloud-based Cloud-first approach ### What infrastructure challenges are you facing? Select all that apply ###### High infrastructure costs Spending too much on IT ###### Performance issues Systems are slow ###### Frequent downtime Systems crash often ###### Can't scale easily Hard to grow capacity ###### Security concerns Worried about threats ###### Difficult to manage Too complex ###### Aging equipment 5+ years old ###### Too many vendors Complex to coordinate ###### No disaster recovery No backup plan ###### Remote access issues Hard to work remotely ###### Compliance requirements Need to meet standards ### What are your infrastructure goals? Choose your top priorities (up to 3) ###### Reduce infrastructure costs Save 30-50% on IT spending ###### Improve performance Make everything faster ###### Enable remote work Work from anywhere ###### Simplify management One vendor, one bill ###### Ensure continuity Never go down ###### Meet compliance Pass all audits ## Infrastructure & Cloud Questions Answered How much do infrastructure and cloud services cost? Infrastructure services are tailored to your specific needs. Cloud management includes cost optimization to reduce unnecessary spending. Network infrastructure pricing depends on device count and complexity. SD-WAN connectivity varies by location and bandwidth requirements. Contact us for a customized assessment based on your infrastructure requirements and business objectives. What's included in cloud infrastructure management services? Our cloud infrastructure management includes: resource deployment and provisioning, cost management and optimization, scalability and performance tuning, backup and disaster recovery configuration, security and compliance management, continuous monitoring with automated alerts, Infrastructure as Code implementation, and multi-cloud orchestration. We provide end-to-end oversight of cloud-based servers, storage, and applications. What is SD-WAN and why do I need it? SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) enables secure, optimized connectivity across multiple locations and cloud resources. It provides traffic prioritization for optimal bandwidth allocation, built-in security and encryption, seamless integration between on-premise and cloud environments, and centralized management through a cloud-based console. Ideal for distributed operations requiring reliable, secure connectivity. What does 'cloud-managed network infrastructure' mean? Cloud-managed networking means all your network devices (firewalls, switches, access points) are controlled through a centralized cloud platform. This provides single dashboard management, remote configuration and troubleshooting, automatic firmware updates, real-time visibility and alerts, and consistent security policies. No more logging into individual devices - everything is managed from one secure portal. Why do network devices need to be less than 5 years old? We require network equipment under 5 years old to ensure: manufacturer support and security updates, compatibility with modern management platforms, performance for current applications, reliability to prevent failures, and feature support for SD-WAN and cloud integration. Older equipment becomes a security risk and limits your infrastructure capabilities. We'll help plan equipment refresh cycles. What is Infrastructure as Code and what are its benefits? Infrastructure as Code (IaC) treats infrastructure like software - defining it through code rather than manual processes. Benefits include: consistent deployments every time, version control for infrastructure changes, rapid scaling and disaster recovery, reduced human error, and documentation built into the code. We use tools like Bicep, Terraform and CloudFormation to automate your infrastructure management. How do you handle co-managed cloud infrastructure? For co-managed customers who purchase cloud subscriptions through us, we provide full support and optimization. However, self-provisioned resources outside our deployment standards require additional charges for management, as they may not follow our security and efficiency guidelines. We recommend letting us handle all provisioning to ensure consistent, optimized, and fully supported infrastructure. What's included in network infrastructure management? Our network infrastructure management covers: firewall configuration and management, switch and wireless access point control, SD-WAN deployment and optimization, VPN and secure access setup, DNS security and content filtering, continuous monitoring and alerting, automated firmware updates, performance optimization, and full-stack visibility. All managed through a cloud platform for easy access and control. How do cloud cost optimization services work? We monitor cloud usage and optimize spending across resources through: right-sizing to match actual needs, reserved instance planning for predictable workloads, identifying and eliminating unused resources, automated scaling configurations, and cost allocation reporting. This ensures cost-effective resource management while maintaining optimal service levels and performance. What connectivity options do you provide for remote locations? We provide comprehensive connectivity solutions including: SD-WAN for secure connections between all locations, redundant internet circuits from multiple carriers for reliability, backup connectivity options for critical sites, direct cloud connectivity options (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute), and unified management across all connection types. This infrastructure ensures secure, reliable connectivity for distributed operations. ## Ready to Modernize Your IT Infrastructure? Get a comprehensive infrastructure assessment and personalized recommendations for your business.