Organizations with a focus on industrial construction and commercial development have a unique challenge when it comes to their IT. The challenges range from extending communications, project plans, and security to a remote workforce in the field. To manage the ongoing expenses of keeping systems up to date, always connected and secure. IT Systems and data must be reliable and available to support projects.
Development companies include construction companies, civil engineering, commercial real estate development, residential builders, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, construction management, material suppliers, and equipment lessors. All require specialized software and hardware to run their applications, but better ways exist! Virtualizing engineering and architectural desktops and leveraging cloud solutions for remote workers can be viable options. Stop paying for expensive hardware and continual upgrades every few years and only pay for your use. Allow your engineers and consultants to run their applications on any device from anywhere! Virtualizing your engineering and desktop environments allows you to hire engineers and consultants nationwide! Have them work remotely on engineering projects with ease and collaboration.
This is where Waypoint IT managed services come in.
A trustworthy IT-managed service allows you to outsource all your IT functions to a third-party knowledgeable IT company. But not all IT Managed Service providers are the same. Some focus on the day-to-day, putting out the fires, but fail to look at your business and find solutions to enable your business to grow or be more productive.
At Waypoint, we take a holistic approach to managing your IT, and we are your IT department, advising, planning, managing, and maintaining your IT to align with your business goals. With technology, you can’t look at this week, next month, or year. You must have a long-term strategy and take steps to get there. The strategy must enable your company to standardize your budget, create flexibility in your IT environment, and provide the right tools and processes to enable your business to succeed.
We know IT and follow the old “Keep it Simple, Stupid” motto. Do not overcomplicate your technology, but make it work for your business to streamline your costs and
We look at some of the essential business functions to see if there are better ways to:
- Share Files and collaborate between teams
- Virtualize Engineering applications and desktops to run from anywhere on any device.
- Leverage Cloud services where they make sense
- Work remotely – Always connected and always protected while working remotely.
- Communications: Creating Online Meetings with customers or working internally.
- Business Continuity to ensure your IT is not putting your business at significant risk.
- Secure company data and devices and ensure employees are trained.
- Software Licensing: Ensure you are not overpaying for unused licenses.
Waypoint can Help with all things IT, including…
- Assess the existing IT environment and create a long-term roadmap
- Identify problem areas and reduce downtime
- Manage Software Licenses to keep from wasting money on unused licenses and subscriptions
- Data Protection – Ensure your data is backed up offsite
- Implement Cybersecurity standards
