What are the different types of hardware/software solutions available?

The different types of hardware available range from end user devices, servers, storage systems, networking right through to printers. For software, this will vary depending on your business but we see most of our customers using a productivity tool like Microsoft 365 as well as line of business applications like CRM or accounting packages.

What is the difference between hardware and software for networks?

Simply put, network hardware is a physical device like a router or switch, whereas software-defined networking uses software to create a network that can dynamically scale and use automation to improve performance and monitoring. When choosing your network hardware and software, you need to think about your unique business requirements around redundancy, bandwidth, office locations, remote workers and disaster recovery.

What are the benefits of SaaS?

Software as a Service, also known as SaaS, is a cloud-based software delivery model that allows you to utilise software on a consumption basis whilst relieving you of the management overheads. The main benefit is that the cloud provider manages all the hardware, maintenance, software, and certain aspects of security. Other benefits include improved accessibility, compatibility, operational management and lower upfront costs.

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End user

The end user is the person who will use the hardware or software to perform their duties at work. The term “end user” is based on the idea that the "end goal" of a software or hardware product is useful to the consumer.

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Data Centre

The most critical part of your IT infrastructure, comprised of compute, storage, core networking, backup systems, etc. Our team will assess, design, install and even manage your critical data centre infrastructure.

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Software

Software solutions are comprised of applications such as productivity, application, or security software. You might use operating systems like MS Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.

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Networking

If you want to maximise productivity and performance, it’s vital to ensure your business networks are seamlessly connected. Our team will design, procure, and install wired and wireless networking equipment and firewalls through our networking solution.

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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) means that the storage, computing and networking are combined into a single hardware system using virtualisation technology. HCI reduces ongoing management time and the overall complexity of the data centre.

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Choose right: For many organisations, it can be tricky to choose the right hardware or software for their business operations. We can help you understand which hardware and software you need to successfully use your essential programs and applications, access your data, and fulfil your licensing needs.

Up-to-the-minute solutions: The range of hardware and software available (including software as a Service (SaaS)) is vast so let us support you to choose the hardware and software that will keep your business running smoothly. We have a team of experts who have their finger on the pulse in all areas of hardware and software solutions.

Cost-effective solutions: Our multi-vendor selection process means you get the best product at the best price when you need it.

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What are the different types of hardware/software solutions available?
What is the difference between hardware and software for networks?

Simply put, network hardware is a physical device like a router or switch, whereas software-defined networking uses software to create a network that can dynamically scale and use automation to improve performance and monitoring. When choosing your network hardware and software, you need to think about your unique business requirements around redundancy, bandwidth, office locations, remote workers and disaster recovery.
What are the benefits of SaaS?

Software as a Service, also known as SaaS, is a cloud-based software delivery model that allows you to utilise software on a consumption basis whilst relieving you of the management overheads. The main benefit is that the cloud provider manages all the hardware, maintenance, software, and certain aspects of security. Other benefits include improved accessibility, compatibility, operational management and lower upfront costs.

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