Local Area Networks

Our local area networking expertise encompasses extensive design and build experience with Windows networking including Microsoft Small Business Server, Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Internet Security and Acceleration Server, Novell Netware and other networks. Staff certifications include Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, A+ Certified Service Technician, and Cisco Systems CCNA.

Over the years we have developed a set of "best practices" when designing, building, and installing local area networks. High noise* environments such as dental practices (x-ray machines, drills, etc.) in particular can be quite prone to data integrity issues which is why we employ especially rigorous specifications for the electrical and cabling infrastructure. The end-result being superior levels of uptime for the network.

Please read about some of our best practices here:

APG Best Practices for Networking and Telecommunications
APG Best Practices for Sensitive Electronic Equipment

ROI (Return On Investment) has become the Holy Grail of the information technology revolution. Buyers are demanding that vendors quantify in financial terms the Business Value of investing in various technologies. This white paper by Forbes describes a survey of 25 users of Microsoft Windows® 2000 Server or Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and quantifies their ROI through both traditional valuation methods and through the experiences of customers. It clearly demonstrates that Microsoft Servers deliver exceptional return on investment for small and mid-size companies.

* noise: RF and EMI, shorthand for Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Interference