Information Technology
Acquiring and properly using today’s powerful computing systems is crucial to business success. LaPadula, Carlson + Co. Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services can help you make the right software and hardware decisions when installing a new system or upgrading your current system.
Our systematic and thorough IT process includes developing a cost-effective plan, determining software and hardware requirements, and most importantly, properly training staff for efficient system use.
IT PlanningOur IT consultants are experts at dealing with the complexities of network systems. The best way to ensure your business makes a cost-effective decision regarding IT infrastructure is to develop a plan that takes into account current and future needs of your business.
Our firm will take your entire business into consideration when developing an IT plan that will help you save money and increase efficiency. Our planning methodology takes a variety of factors into account including:
- The specific needs of your business and industry
- The number of people accessing your system
- Desired management reports and functions
- The amount of storage capacity needed
- Data manipulation needs
This initial phase of our service is critical to making sure your IT purchases meet your exact needs and contribute to business growth.
Software SelectionWith a plan in place, our IT professional will determine the software required to meet your needs regarding word processing, spreadsheets, data management, graphs, bookkeeping, scheduling and other computing functions.
Depending on your unique situation, we will determine if existing software programs are available to meet your requirements, or if your business requires us to customize or modify software solutions.
Hardware SelectionFollowing software selection, our IT consultants will work with vendors to determine the best hardware and operating system to handle your computing requirements. We will solicit bids from a variety of vendors to ensure your business achieves maximum compatibility at minimum cost.
In addition, we will recommend hardware that can expand and your business grows. This will help decrease the amount you will need to invest in future computing systems.
Even with the right plan, software and hardware, your business will not achieve maximum efficiencies without users being properly trained on the system.
LaPadula, Carlson + Co. will conduct seminars and training sessions for staff to ensure that all users are comfortable with your systems. In addition, our IT consultation does not end after training. We will be available when you need us to make sure your employees get the most efficient use of your network.