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Hardware
Night Technologies has been building computers since 1991. We use the best parts available to ensure the highest quality machines.
 Servers
Platinum – Medium to Large company enterprise environments. Security, Reliability and Scalability are the key benefits.
Gold – Designed for up to 10 users. Great value while still receiving the benefits of a server based environment.
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Workstations:
Platinum – Our best workstation. Great for heavy graphics, large memory capacity and fast downloads.
Gold – Super value for a great machine. This is the frontline workhorse of our systems.
Options:
Backup System Hardware – Don’t lose your data, backup now. We can install a system that does it on it’s own
Monitors – 15”, 17”, 19”, Flat-screens, LCD panels
Peripherals – PDA’s, Cordless keyboard & mouse, Printers, Routers, Hubs, CD Burners, etc.
License Audit & Management
Night Technologies can obtain specific data on any number of workstations and servers. The workstations and servers are scanned, tracked and totaled. The reports that result give you a clear picture of the amount and type of software installed on your system. This will then make it possible to compare the software with the licenses on hand to see where you are over and/or under. This prepares your company in the case of a software Audit. There are changes in the software licensing laws everyday and Night Technologies can assist you with staying compliant with these laws.Risks
There are many reasons you should proactively manage your software. First and foremost are the risks if you do not. These risks include:
•Legal costs and fines
Misusing software can mean financial penalties and legal costs. Executives of the company can be held individually liable for any copyright infringement within the organization.
•Damaged reputation
Abusing software licenses can damage your company's reputation and even hurt individual contributors.
•No technical support or product upgrades
When using unlicensed software, you cannot receive technical support from the software publisher, which can prevent your work from being completed. You also cannot take advantage of product upgrades, which are usually much less expensive than buying a new version of the software.
•Viruses that can harm computers and networks
Unauthorized software can often contain viruses with the potential to damage individual computers and your entire network. Viruses can cause partial or complete data loss, which is devastating to most companies. Why risk it?
Risk’s continued….
•Software compatibility issues
Unlicensed software may cause incompatibility between programs that would normally function together seamlessly.
•Lost Time
Legal costs and fines, damaged reputation, computer viruses, ineligibility for technical support and software compatibility issues all negatively affect your efficiency and the efficiency of your employees.
Benefits
There are also many benefits to auditing and managing software installed on your systems. These include:
•Saving money
Good software asset management can help you determine what software you need—and which programs you don't. It can also help you take advantage of volume license discounts and determine how to use software throughout your company in the most efficient way possible.
•Managing technological change
Software management can help your company identify its software needs, avoid obsolescence, and ensure proper technology—helping you to reach your business goals.
•Being prepared in the event of a manufacturers audit
Software management can help your company stay prepared in the off chance that a manufacturer decides to audit your businesses software. Save man hours and money by being prepared.
•Working more efficiently
In organizations where technology has proliferated without controls, many different software platforms and versions may exist, leading to communication problems. Managing software can help address and stop these issues.
•Justifying investments
By managing your software it's easy to understand the value you receive from your software investment. It's also easier to identify which parts of the organization need software upgrades or new software programs.
•Investing in the economy
When individuals and companies use legal software all people benefit from the increase in local and national revenue and creation of more jobs.
•Encouraging growth and development
The high-tech industry is one of the strongest segments of our economy. Protection of the industry's intellectual property will help the software industry grow and prosper, and thereby contribute even more to the economy.
Night Technologies has designed a program to access your current software licensing needs. There are several parts to the Software License Audit program. The first three are linked together and are the core of the on-site work. The inventory includes:
Scan: Scan the Hard drives of all PCs, and summarize the software installedTrack: Tracking your installed software: While scanning individual PCs, we keep track of all of the software installed on each individual PC.Total: Summarize Total installations. After we inventory each PC, we will summarize the reports of all software installed in a summary report.Locate: Once you know which programs are installed on your PCs, it’s time to locate the licenses or other proof of purchase documentation. You may have purchased under a variety of programs including retail, open or select license. Summarize: Once the licenses have been located you can summarize the results and come up with the over/under.Night Technologies has also designed a program to manage your software licenses.
Again there are several parts to a license management program. The Software License Management program is outlined below:
1. Standardize Software – If you find that some of your employees are using out-of-date or various versions of software, now is the time to standardize by upgrading your licenses. Standardizing your software often leads to increased productivity – all employees are using the same version of the software so there are less file transfer issues.
2. Review Procedures – Sometimes each department of your company is buying the same software titles independently, which means you may be missing out on volume discounts for software licensing. By centralizing your software purchasing you can potentially save money, plus your company can
•Exhibit greater compliance with license terms and conditions, since the licenses and agreements are kept in a central location
•Reduce costs by purchasing the correct type of license
•Easily match the software IT budget with actual spending against that budget, which can lead to more efficient resource allocation
3. Retire Obsolete Workstations – Through the software inventory process, you may have discovered workstations that are no longer in use. Now is the time to formally retire such workstations and the accompanying software. Please note that Microsoft software acquired with the purchase of a new machine (OEM software) is not transferable to new or other workstations and must be retired along with the PC.
4. Maintain Inventory – It is important to maintain your software inventory by assigning responsibility for tracking new PC purchases and their accompanying license information and updating the software inventory documentations so they are always up to date.
5. Evaluate Usage – Consider asking your employees, on either a formal or informal basis, what software programs might make their jobs easier and more efficient? In addition, solicit feedback on software in general, and what programs might better their work experience. By doing this you can help your organization determine its software needs, plus you can empower employees and even increase productivity and job satisfaction throughout the company.
6. Establish Policies – If your organization has no written policies or procedures, this is a good time to write them. While the number of policies and procedures your organization needs will vary depending on company size, scope, and culture, at a minimum they should cover the following:
•Software use & copyright policy (we have a sample available)
•Procurement policies and procedures
•Software installation procedures
•Training procedures
•Personal software
•Disposition of software
All of the above should be addressed in your software policies to ensure consistency, to aid in the record keeping process, and to help reduce costs.
Virus Protection
Night Technologies believes that Norton’s corporate Anti-Virus protection software is currently the best anti-virus protection available.Norton AntiVirus™ Corporate Edition 8.X
For Windows XP, Windows 9.x, Windows NT 4.0/2000, Windows Me, NetWare
Virus Protection for Desktops and File Servers
Key Features:
•Enterprise-wide virus protection and monitoring from a single management console
•Enforceable anti-virus policy management across multiple platforms
•Centralized, scalable management built on industry-leading technology
•Rapid deployment and automatic virus protection via Closed Loop Automation
Norton AntiVirus™ Corporate Edition 8.X for desktops and file servers offers centralized policy management with scalable, cross-platform virus protection on an enterprise-wide basis. Centralized management from a single console allows IT managers to lock down policies that keep systems up to date and properly configured, fully protecting users at all times.
The Digital Immune System™ provides access to unparalleled backend response mechanisms that enable the delivery of fast, reliable, and hands-free virus detection, analysis, and repairs with exclusive Closed Loop Automation. Even in the face of unusually heavy demand for virus definitions during serious outbreaks like the LoveLetter and Melissa virus attacks, Symantec's scalable, backend architecture ensures that virus cures will be readily available when needed most. On-demand, enterprise-wide virus sweeps initiated from a single console ensure that infected desktops and file servers are cleaned quickly and efficiently. NAVEX, a single, extensible scanning and repair engine, provides the unique ability to update virus definitions and engine extensions — without having to reboot servers or re-deploy application software — thereby maximizing system uptime and minimizing total cost of ownership. Plus, seamless integration with EMC's Celerra File Server supports anti-virus protection for network-attached storage environments. The Celerra anti-virus solution provides an integrated, real-time, on-access methodology to identify viruses and protect files against malicious attacks.
As the latest version of Symantec's award-winning solution, Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.6 supports today's advanced technologies. The new release is compatible with Microsoft Terminal Servers as well as Microsoft Windows® XP, allowing organizations to enjoy uninterrupted virus protection as they migrate to the latest technology.
Tape Backup Systems
Night Technologies believes that is your data and systems must be easily replaced in the unfortunate case of a disaster. Be it natural or man-made. To this end we recommend Veritas Backup Exec v8.6 software.VERITAS Backup Exec™ for Windows NT and Windows 2000
VERITAS Backup Exec™ for Windows NT and Windows 2000 is a comprehensive, reliable backup system with scalability and storage management options to fulfill the requirements of any network or enterprise. Advanced device and media management capabilities simplify tape device and library configuration and management for maximum, efficient access to stored information. The powerful features of Backup Exec are accessed through wizards and an intuitive graphical interface, allowing full functionality to users of all levels. Microsoft certification assures operating system compatibility and application reliability.
•Central administration and policy management of multiple Backup Exec Servers reduces legwork and assures continuity
•Built-in virus scanning and elimination increases security by ensuring that only virus free files are backed up
•The optional Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server provides the flexibility to backup and selectively restore individual mailboxes down to a specific message
•Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option enables a 'bare-metal' recovery of a server saving time and increasing server availability
•The SAN Shared Storage Option enables 'LAN-free backup' which improves backup and recovery performance through tape virtualization that moves data without affecting LAN traffic and lowers overall hardware costs
•The optional Agent for Microsoft SharePoint server ensures efficient integration with Windows systems and applications
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