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A solution built around your site
Different roles place different demands on a computer. A business desktop, a mobile employee laptop, a workstation and a shared server should be selected around the work they must perform. DCS helps align computing equipment with applications, users and the wider IT environment.
Business computers matched to the workload
We discuss the applications used, the number of users, workspace needs and any required peripherals before suggesting a configuration. Desktop, laptop and workstation requirements can be considered within the same project, so each role has an appropriate setup rather than an identical specification by default.
Servers and shared resources
Server planning considers the applications or services to be hosted, the people accessing them and the resources that need to be shared. Storage, connectivity, administration and the existing network are reviewed together. High-end server requirements are assessed against the actual workload and the planned operating environment.
Deployment and support planning
A computing project can involve more than supplying equipment. We can discuss installation, configuration, network access, application coordination and testing as part of the scope. Existing data, operational schedules and responsibilities for any transition need to be agreed before work starts, with support and maintenance considered for the installed systems.
What we can include
- Desktop Computers
- Business Laptops
- Workstations
- Servers
- High-end Servers
- Network Infrastructure
- Resource Sharing
- Storage Solutions
- Managed Networking
- Unmanaged Networking
- Wi-Fi Solutions
- Point-to-Point Wireless
- Fibre Connectivity
Where this solution fits
- Business offices and professional practices
- Educational computer rooms and administration
- Teams with workstation requirements
- Organisations using centralised servers and shared resources
Before we prepare your proposal
These details help the DCS team understand your requirement and plan the next discussion or site survey.
- Which applications will each system run?
- How many devices are required now and later?
- Which services need a shared server?
- Are existing systems being replaced, upgraded or retained?
Common questions
Can DCS help decide between a desktop, laptop and workstation?
Yes. We start with the intended workload, mobility, peripherals and operating environment, then discuss an appropriate system category and configuration.
Can new computers work with our existing network?
Compatibility and connectivity are assessed during planning. Existing network capacity, access arrangements and shared-resource requirements help determine the work needed for deployment.