Today's computer networks have evolved well beyond just computers, into business critical systems that are vital to the health of a business.  The widespread adoption of the Internet has only underscored the value of a network.  Lack of a well designed and secure network can be a major impediment to a company's growth, or even survival.

In the past, "computer networks" simply meant computers, servers, software and switches, but in today's converged business environment, customers require a full-service one-stop solution, and VNS is the answer for your IT consulting, service and project needs.  Our solutions include: application support and integration, cabling, fiber-optic, wireless, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, VOIP phone systems, IP video surveillance, network-based printers/fax, security, firewalls, VPNs, NAS, SAN & DAS storage solutions, UPS, cooling and server rooms, in addition to traditional client-server or server-based computing solutions and network applications, all serviced and supported (warranty and post-warranty) locally by VNS.  We also provide our customers with complete solutions for services which we don't directly provide through established relationships with partners who also provide best-of-breed services, such as web and application design, hosting, and Internet and voice connectivity solutions.

Network Engineering designs and solutions must take into account the varying aspects of your business and needs, along with your existing infrastructure. We realize that you have money invested in existing systems and our designs will include integration of those systems into any design we provide.

Local Area Networks

Local area networks play a critical role in the communications infrastructure of almost any company. For even the smallest client, the LAN can be the life-blood of their business and its functionality has become as crucial to their operation as the telephone.

In a market segment where the technology is changing every twelve to eighteen months, LAN design can become a complex and confusing process. Even the most advanced users and IT organizations recognize the difficulty in staying abreast of the features and functionality of today’s local area networking equipment.

VNS offers a wide range of network design services customized to our clients' needs. With expertise in all local area networking technologies, and extensive server architecture knowledge, we can offer our clients designs that are optimally suited to their requirements.

Our service offerings include:  Benchmarking and analysis of existing local area network infrastructures. Thorough needs analysis with client’s technology group. Design of systems  and network infrastructure and topology. Identification of single points of failure and mission critical components. Development of specifications for LAN hardware and network management systems. Preparation of bid documents and management of bid process. Coordination and management of equipment installation.

Wide Area Networks

Installing an intra-state or global wide area network can be a daunting task involving interfacing with carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and installers. VNS has the experience you need to implement MPLS, Frame Relay or dedicated satellite circuits. We can provide design, specification, project management or installation oversight.

Enterprise Network Planning, Consulting and Installation

Complete network design services from concept to implementation, if desired. Cabling and wiring design and oversight can also be performed.

Application Integration

Providing Microsoft Windows, Small Business Server and BackOffice Integration and optimization.

• Exchange Server deployments and migrations
• Active Directory planning, integration and deployment
• Group Policy implementation
• Windows to Windows migrations (all versions)
• Novell to Windows migrations
• Linux and Unix network integration, and co-existence with Windows networks
• SQL Server installations
• Proxy Server installations

Application Consulting and Design Services

Application Testing and Sizing of your applications to determine if they will scale before you deploy.  We can also provide automated scripting and integration of complex database systems with custom solutions.

System Management and Optimization

We provide traffic analysis for voice and data networks, cable auditing, and system auditing. We can assist you in developing an effective approach to overall system management.  Services also include data recovery and whiteroom disk drive recovery.

Wireless Communications

As a Cisco Wireless Premier certified partner, we have the experience and certification to address all your wireless requirements.  We've done a significant amount of work for customers doing building-to-building bridging (for example, to avoid the costs associated with trenching to install (fiber), in-building wireless access points, free space optics (FSO), and long-distance microwave applications.

Security

A secure network comprises of several modules. We have partnered with best-of-breed product vendors in the differing security modules. As a result we are able to offer you a high performance security solution. We work with you from the ground up or integrate any one of the following solutions into an existing network infrastructure. Our solutions ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your network systems and data.

Anti-Virus and URL Filtering

Malicious code, viruses and spam protection with our gateway e-mail solutions, corporate desktop and internal mail system's protection. Content filtering solutions, web usage logging and employee Internet management.

Firewalls

Perimeter and internal network security for your global enterprise-networks and home offices.

VPN's (Virtual Private Networks) & Encrypted Remote Access

Secure, encrypted client and gateway hardware and software VPN solutions.

Intrusion Detection Systems

Host or network based intrusion detection systems monitor for suspicious activities on the network or server. Configurable parameters and attack signatures alert you so that you are able to respond to events. They provide an added level of security additional to your firewall.

IP Address Space Management

Manage DHCP and DNS across global networks, our solutions resolve user names against leased IP address, providing an effective audit trail and logging system.

Reporting, Logging and Alerting

Reporting and alerting solutions to help you make sense of your vital log data. Event correlation and security incident notification solutions.

Technology Assessments

Our computer network technology assessments can provide you with a baseline analysis of where you are.  When you need to know what you don't know, this is the solution.  Our technology assessments can review your entire network, from the physical to the application layer, leveraging the OSI model, to give you a top to bottom perspective of how you're doing, where you need to improve, and what we'd recommend as potential solutions.  Our technology assessments will lay things out in a prioritized manner, so that you can effectively plan and budget for your information technology investments.

Security Assessments

Our computer network security assessments are similar to our technology assessments but focus only on the security aspects of your network.  This can include a best practices review, penetration testing and analysis and a review of your perimeter and internal security mechanisms.

Network Wiring and Cable Design

Information on our physical infrastructure services can be found here.

What Next?

If you'd like more information or have additional questions, please contact us at sales@vns.net, or you can reach us at (559) 650-2600, Option 2.