WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. We facilitate technology transformations that drive & support business success. 18 King Street East, Suite 303, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1C4 Building a New Office Your Technology Options Charles Bennett Principal Consultant A guide to Starting a new Firm We facilitate technology transformations that drive and support business success.

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. What to consider… Wiring Firewall and Gear Front End Systems Printers On Premise Cloud Software Choices Hardware Choices Labour Other Considerations –Register a domain! Starting a new Firm2

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Register a domain as soon as you can. Domains that you want are difficult to get You will likely pay a premium for a domain that is not a collection of letters There are a lot of new extensions instead of.COM in which your domain may be available Register multiple domains Starting a new Firm3

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Private Cloud or On Premise for your server systems? On Premise –Larger up front cost but it can be amortized over a longer period –You need support –Everything is on site – greater comfort –Upgrades are more costly –$5-9k for a server Private Cloud –Use private Canadian Cloud facilities –Lower up front costs –Someone managers you back end for you –You still need support –24/7 availability much more likely –Prices vary a lot Starting a new Firm4

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Private Cloud or On Premise for your server systems? On Premise –Remote access comes at extra cost –Good for high bandwidth activities like Skype, webinars and large document production Private Cloud –Infrastructure upgrades are included –Remote access is built in –High bandwidth usage may result in surcharges Starting a new Firm5

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Firewall and Networking Gear… Protects the network from intrusion Connects the office to the server Can provide wireless access to the office Estimate $1,300 for a Firewall Network Switches (per 24 users) –About $400 if cloud based –About $900 if on premise Starting a new Firm6

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Front End Systems… Current computers with Windows 7/8 Flat screen monitors –Consider dual monitor configuration Estimate about $900 per desktop Estimate about $1,350 per laptop (with docking station) Estimate about $200 per Smartphone Estimate about $600 per tablet Estimate $2,000 for a tablet as a desktop Starting a new Firm7

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Printers.. Pre-printed or printed letterhead? Printed envelopes or label printing? Fax for sending hardcopy –Consider a low cost multifunction device –Consider and internet based fax service Using the copier as a printer, fax, scan Positioning printers throughout the office Estimate $1,300 for a fully loaded printer Starting a new Firm8

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Software Choices… Office 2013 Document management Accounting Software Disbursement Recovery software Full text Search Software External spam filtering Blacklining Word template creation PDF management software Practice specific software Starting a new Firm9

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Hardware Choices… Mobile Management Server Document Server Remote Access Server Phone system Voice mail system Tablets Laptops Desktops Scanners Starting a new Firm10

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Labour… Triella can provide: –Complete network infrastructure installation and support –General advice on your move –Maintenance of your system post installation –Estimate will be provided by proposal at no cost Starting a new Firm11

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Other Considerations… Web Site Design Collateral Materials Triella can supply reliable vendors for all of your needs. Starting a new Firm12

WE FACILITATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT DRIVE & SUPPORT BUSINESS SUCCESS. Contact us to discuss you new office needs in detail. Contact: Charles Bennett Principal Consultant x 222 Starting a new Firm13