IT Infrastructure Development & Support
If you are a quickly growing Small Business or a large company looking for an upgrade with their Technology, having a dedicated Infrastructure Development Team will save you time, money as well as making sure your business has all the necessary hardware and software to function how you want it.
What is IT Infrastructure?
Your IT Infrastructure is comprised of all the Hardware, Software, Network Resources, and Services required for the operation and management of a businesses IT Environment.
IT Infrastructure is important for delivering both Internal IT Solutions for your employees and External IT Solutions for your partners and customers.
The Four general components of IT Infrastructure that we focus on are Hardware, Software, Network, and Humanware.
Looking at the individual components of an IT Infrastructure you may be trying to place these in order of importance and while it is true some businesses may put a premium on Hardware or Software but the truth is IT Infrastructure is more about all the individual components working efficiently together to create a smooth system for your business both inside and out. Going through each individual component we can see what make them each important and how they work together.
Hardware
What is Hardware?
Hardware is the "physical" component of IT Infrastructure.
Consists of all individual machine and device components necassary to support your IT.
Servers, Computers, Data Centers, Switches, Hubs, Routers as well as any auxillary equipment.
How does it work with other Components?
Hardware is what all the other components of IT Infrastructure actually run on.
Your business can have top of the line Software and an excellent Network but without Hardware that is compatible with it you will not see much benefit.
Hardware is often most important to Humanware as Users often have preferences on what Hardware they use.
Software
What is considered Software?
Software is defined as all applications and programs used by your business for Internal and External use.
Includes Operating Systems of Internal office computers and Point of Sale software necessary to record customer information.
Every program you open up on your Computer counts as Software.
How does it work with other Components?
Software is the motor behind the other individual components.
Hardware does not run without properly compatible Software
Without the right Software supporting and monitoring your Network it can be difficult to manage your network and spot any potential issues that may cause downtime.
Software makes it possible for Users to provide more efficient customer service.
Network
What makes up your Network?
Component that allows internal and external technology to communicate with each other.
Includes both Hardware and Software needed to ensure a live network and Internet Connection.
How does your Network support other Components?
All the components of your IT Infrastructure communicate over your Network.
Hardware and Software both rely on your Network to communicate with each other and properly function.
With a weak or spotty Network you can experience high levels of downtime with both Software and Hardware applications.
Humanware
What in the World is Humanware?
Like the name suggests Humanware refers to the users with access to IT Appliances.
Humanware is included in It Infrastructure due to how valuable input from users are when creating a user-centric It Infrastructure.
Web Developers, Designers, End Users are all included.
How does Humanware effect other Components?
Humans are who will be using the other components, operating the Hardware and Software of your business.
Malfunctioning Humanware or Users being unable to properly use another component of your IT Infrastructure brings that components value significantly down.
Properly functioning Humanware is key for all other components of your It Infrastructure.