Alpha Computing Services

Heat Stress

gilmour — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:14:13 +0000

With the summer now upon us in Australia (in between showers of rain), the temperature in offices is rising. Whilst we may have air conditioning to keep us fairly cool, we also need to spare a thought for our computers and other IT equipment.

Internal temperatures of some computer components can exceed 100C, and if not located in a properly cooled environment this can rise further and cause failure of the hardware. Things like graphics cards, power supplies, processors and motherboards are especially susceptible and this time of year always results in replacing a lot of these.

It is particularly important to keep your IT equipment cooled whilst the office is closed, like overnight and over the weekends. Most offices do not switch off their servers or networking equipment, but do switch off their air conditioning, so anything left on is at risk of overheating and failing.

Please ensure you keep your computers and IT gear cool during the summer months.

Bonded ADSL

gilmour — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:27:31 +0000

high speed

ADSL Filters

gilmour — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:24:32 +0000

Use ADSL2+ filter when using ADSL2/2+

Windows Turns 25

gilmour — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:56:57 +0000

Can you believe it? Well I can’t cos it makes me feel really old. Microsft Windows is 25 yerars old.

Data Management

gilmour — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:01:17 +0000

Your data is your business and without it you have nothing. We provide data management services to ensure that your data is backed up, secure and accessed only by those who should see it.

We can also make sure data on portable devices like laptops and USB sticks are encrypted so should you lose them, your sensitive and private data isn’t accessible to anyone else.

Backups

An automated and properly working backup system is the Number 1 thing that your business must have. Every good backup system should consist of the following things:

Automated backup

Storage of backup away from your business premises

Reporting on success or failure of the backup

Testing of backup to ensure you can recover data when you need it

If your backup doesn’t have these things then your business is at risk of potentially disastrous data loss. Backing up your data is like insurance, you really don’t want to have to use it, but when you do, it had better work.

Centralised Data Storage – Servers

In order to make backup a whole lot easier, your data should be stored in one place and that’s where a server comes in. Servers are essentially just big, fast computers designed to store a lot of data. Having one not only make backup easier but it will make accessing your data easier for you and your staff both in the office and when outside it.

Alpha CS can provide the very best server systems from the leaders in this area IBM and HP – Call Us Today.

Network Design & Installation

gilmour — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:47:33 +0000

Whether its setting up a local office, connecting office locations together, or catering for staff working remotely or on the move we can provide the network you need.

This also covers wireless local networks (within your office) and mobile broadband for staff whether they are within Australia or travelling abroad.

High Speed Business Grade Internet

High speed and high availability internet connections with a guaranteed level of service can also be supplied for when you need a reliable internet connection that stays working.

Local Area Networks (Single Office)
Internet Links (Single and Multiple Office Locations)
High Speed/High Availability Internet Links
Mobile Broadband for Staff on the Move