Certifications

You may think you're saving money by paying less to hire less-qualified people. But these consultants will ultimately cost you more than they save. They could do more damage than just crashing the network.

Certification is one thing to look for when shopping for an IT consultant or firm, but then there are so many different certifications. You really want to know that the person you are hiring is certified in the specific area you require. For example an A+ Certification signifies that the certified individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a successful entry-level computer service technician. This certification does not involve any networking skills evaluation. So if you hire someone to work on your network and they tell you they are A+ Certified this does not mean that they are qualified to work on your network.

We have provided some links below to explain the most popular IT certifications. www.techrepublic.com www.novell.com www.microsoftcertifiedprofessional.com You should also check that these Certified Technicians are in fact certified, it does not hurt to ask for proof of certification. For example, Microsoft provides each certified person with a credit card type certification card. This card has a unique Microsoft Certified Professional Number (MCP ID Number), which can be checked with Microsoft. This really is a good idea if you are going to let someone work on your valuable data and systems!   All of our technicians are certified and all of our technicians are specifically certified in one or more areas of expertise. More importantly they are experienced! Although certification school is indispensable, real world experience is critical for a technician to be really effective on the job. We require at least a year of real world experience for all our technicians before we send them on a customer site. We have Microsoft experts, Novell experts, and hardware, system building and repair experts, to list a few. The single best way of choosing a consultant or consulting firm is to speak with some of their clients with similar systems. We have provided a list of some of our clients for you to contact. You will see that we come highly recommended.       When choosing a technology partner, there are many things to look for. If you are running a Microsoft Network, the logo to the left is a good place to start as it represents the pinnacle of business technology in the world today. The companies that bear it are Microsoft Certified Partners, and when you encounter one, you encounter a professional proven to be the among very best at what they do. They have the most certified experts on staff, receiving their training, support and tools directly from Microsoft. They have the broadest range of experience, having expertise in areas such as networking, infrastructure, collaboration, and many other leading disciplines. And there's a Microsoft Certified Partner right near you. To find one visit Microsoft.