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In order to keep an organization performing at its optimum operational efficiency and profitability, it is important to undergo periodic infrastructure assessments. These analyses are designed to gauge the organization’s information technology management, security and efficiency. IT companies and professionals in the industry offer infrastructure assessments through a variety of packages and a la carte services, depending on the individual needs of the organization.


What is an infrastructure assessment?


An infrastructure assessment zeros in on factors such as data protection, recovery and system efficiency. With a solid assessment you will e able to determine if your infrastructure is doing the best it can to support your business. Often an infrastructure assessment comes with customized recommendations to help you improve its functions, which will add more value to your business.  


If a business goes through a change or adds new services, it is important to go through a new infrastructure assessment in order to make sure there are not any gaps left by the changes. Such gaps between your IT infrastructure and the goals for your business can leave you vulnerable to security breaches and other operational deficiencies.  


With the right IT company or service professional, you can obtain an objective assessment of your infrastructure and save money in the long run, because the assessment analyzes and then offers suggestions for increased functioning, resulting in the best chance for increased profitability.


How does an infrastructure assessment work?


It is important to know how your infrastructure functions, so that you can maximize its effectiveness. During the infrastructure assessment the IT professional will review each of your business goals and find areas in which the infrastructure could improve. Common suggestions include improvements to the help desk features, service level reporting, and increased security protection through a different firewall service.


One infrastructure assessment can help to better equip the company’s IT processes, so that there is less need for constant updating and solving IT problems. Regular infrastructure assessments can eliminate common system problems that can slow down your business and steal employees’ valuable time as well as the company’s valuable resources.


Businesses have reported that setting aside money in the yearly budget to conduct infrastructure assessments has saved them money and has also increased work productivity. Much like a doctor’s check-up provides important preventative care for patients, an infrastructure assessment helps to eliminate computer system health problems by catching issues and potential issues before they lead to mistakes, security breaches and unnecessary delays.  


Even if your business does not have an IT department or an employee on staff, outsourcing a periodic infrastructure assessment has proven to be a smart business tactic. By outsourcing the project to IT professionals who specialize in these assessments, a business can be certain they are receiving experienced professional service without having to worry about a new employee hire.


Because each and every business is unique, an IT consultant can help you to determine what type of assessment is best for your IT needs. The ultimate goal of any infrastructure assessment is to keep your business performing at the optimum level.


DCS is a full-service network and IT integrator providing consulting, integration, implementation, management, and maintenance services to Small and Medium Size Businesses, Enterprise Projects, Government Agencies, Manufacturing Facilities, and K-12 School Districts.  For more information about how DCS can help make your business run more efficiently contact them at 800.518.9555 or visit their website at http://www.godcs.com

Without proper installation, high-tech voice, data and fiber cabling can be a waste of an organization’s funds. Diversified Computer Solutions announces a new cabling division to meet customers’ cable design and installation needs, allowing area businesses to maximize the effectiveness of their data centers.


As a fully insured company, Diversified Computer Solutions specializes in installation and service for voice, data, and fiber cabling from all major manufacturers. The company guarantee ensures all services are completed on-time and to meet each customer’s specifications.


Customers interested in establishing a new data center or taming the cables in an existing system, can obtain a free consultation by calling the DCS office at 1-800-518-9555. Diversified Computer Solutions’ project managers work with each customer to meet unique infrastructure needs.


According to Diversified Computer Solutions President Donald Kidwell, the company is dedicated to helping clients with custom-design, selection of quality cabling components, and expert installation through responsive customer service. DCS currently serves clients in both the public and private sectors.


“Voice, data and fiber cables are the guts of what makes your data center function at top performance,” said Kidwell, “When just one cable is chosen, installed or serviced improperly, the whole system suffers, which is why we are committed to helping our customers’ achieve cabling and data centers that are in perfect condition.”


About Diversified Computer Solutions

As a full-service network and IT integrator, DCS has been providing IT solutions in the Southeast U.S. since its founding in 1985. The company offers consulting, integration, implementation, management, and maintenance services to small and medium size businesses, enterprise projects and school districts throughout South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina. For more information, visit their website at www.godcs.com or call the office at 800-518-9555. 

Diversified Computer Solutions, Inc. has been re-certified as a Cisco Premier Certified Partner in USA.

Diversified Computer Solutions, Inc. has again met all requirements for achieving Cisco Premier Certification, including personnel, support and specialization. DCS has continued to demonstrate that it is qualified to sell, install and support Cisco solutions in USA.

Congratulations to Diversified Computer Solutions, Inc (DCS). for meeting all criteria to achieve the Small – Medium Business (SMB) Specialization with Cisco Systems.

Small to medium sized businesses are unique set of business with specific challenges and needs that require special attention and care.  DCS exemplifies this level of care and takes special consideration when dealing with their small and medium sized business partners to ensure that they are always on the competitive edge.

Diversified Computer Solutions, Inc. has met the resource requirements for SMB Specialization. Your company has demonstrated that it is qualified to support customers with SMB Specialization in USA.

Congratulations to DIVERSIFIED COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. for joining the Lexington, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

DCS has proudly served Lexington County and their neighbors and is proud to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce.  They know that being a member of the Chamber of Commerce is like being a member of the community.  With their outstanding service performance and their dedication to excellence, DCS will fit right in with their fellow Chamber members.