PRAS Consulting is a Bucharest-based IT consulting firm founded in 2002 that provides consulting and outsourcing services using Microsoft and other technologies. It has over 500 customers in both private companies and public institutions. It is a Microsoft Gold Partner certified in areas like virtualization, cloud computing, unified communications, and security auditing. It has experienced consultants with certifications like Microsoft MVP and MCITP. It provides services including infrastructure implementation and management, outsourcing, auditing, and unified communications solutions.

1. COMPANY PROFILE

2. PRAS Consulting, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bucharest, has advanced
competencies in Microsoft solutions and other well-known IT&C technologies. The
company has a well-defined vision for the future of this industry.
PRAS mission is: “With every project, we strive to help our customers to develop
and excel through the quality and efficiency of the implemented IT solutions.”
PRAS Consulting offers consulting and outsourcing services, implementation of
information systems and networks, and other IT&C services both for Romanian and
foreign companies. PRAS' customers span organizations of all sizes and across a
variety of verticals, from private companies to public institutions.
The company is certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and it
has ISO 27001 certified auditors.
IT Solutions IT Outsourcing
Infrastructure Server Management
Unified Communications Workstation Management
Cloud Computing and SaaS Network Management
Fax2email
IT and Security Audit
ABOUT PRAS CONSULTING
MICROSOFT PARTENER
Since January 2008, PRAS Consulting has become a Microsoft Gold
Certified Partner. PRAS holds a large portfolio of complex projects, based on
Microsoft technologies, implemented in companies with up to tens of thousands of
employees.
In 2012 and 2013, PRAS Consulting was awarded by Microsoft Romania as “Best partner for Public Cloud”.
Certifications portfolio:
In any organization, but especially in a consulting company, members of the team provide the vital trust for the business. All
PRAS consultants are certified individually to implement and provide technical assistance for a wide range of Microsoft
solutions. They hold prestigious professional certifications such as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, Microsoft
Certified IT Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified System Administrator or
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator.
Within three months from employment, each new PRAS consultant becomes Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist.

3. COMPLEX PROJECTS AND SOLUTIONS
PRAS Consulting team has advanced knowledge of IT technologies and
uses them successfully for the improvement of its customers' operations.
Customers choose PRAS because the company identifies their needs and
provides efficient solutions to solve existing problems and improve
operations.
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
PRAS Consulting conducted numerous complex IT infrastructure projects using
various IT technologies. Projects carried out meet the needs of organizations of
different sizes, from SMEs to large organizations. Among technologies used by
PRAS team in these projects are:
Windows Server and Active Directory – help to maintain a centralized
resources and users management in any type of business, ranging from
ones with several computers up to enterprise networks with tens of
thousands of users;
Hyper-V and VMware Virtualization – optimizes server investments by
consolidating multiple virtual machines with different roles on a single
physical machine, using the potential of multiple operating systems in
parallel;
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Microsoft, Citrix, VMware – allows, by
virtualizing workstations, to host a desktop operating system within a virtual
machine that runs on a centralized server. This solutions provides full
management, security and disaster recovery flexibility;
Exchange Server – is the perfect choice to enable collaboration among users,
by providing a platform for e-mail and secure communication, increased
productivity and better risk management;
Sharepoint Server – provides rapid and efficient access to documents,
information, reports and knowledge and helps employees to work better
together, by using its modules: process management, web-based
collaboration features and document management platform;
Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam (Kaspersky, McAfee, NOD32, Microsoft etc.) –
provide security solutions for protecting against viruses, spam, and,
generally, against any malware attack. This way, the risks of data corruption
and loss are reduced to minimum.
Infrastructure Management Solutions (System Center, Nagios etc.) – End
to-end platforms for managing all IT devices. These management solutions
provide ways to achieve guaranteed efficiency in managing IT infrastructure;
PKI Standards Implementation – for securing company’s communications
and business transactions, a PKI solution offers a combination of encryption
technologies, software, processes and services. A PKI solution can be
designed to meet your company's technical and security requirements:
confidentiality, integrity, authenticity and non-repudiation;

4. Structured Cabling and Data Room Solutions – are the backbone of your
business by ensuring data communications and smooth operation of whole
IT infrastructure. PRAS has the necessary experience to design, supply and
install appropriate cabling solutions and data centers.
Business Continuity Solutions – we provide consultancy to implement
solutions that allow companies to function in case of data loss or any other
unforeseen events. These solutions range from simple backup
configurations to complex infrastructures for Business Continuity Plan
(BCP) or Disaster Recovery (DR);
Network Infrastructure Solutions – we provide complete solutions for voice
and data networks from well known producers, including active and passive
equipment (routers/switches), complex Wi-Fi systems or security solutions
(firewalls, VPN etc.).
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS
PRAS consultants have implemented over time unified messaging solutions
based on Microsoft Skype for Business / Lync Server for private and public
organizations. The implementations range from simple videoconference
solutions up to complex projects that integrate with phone systems.
PRAS is the only Voice-Ready partner for Microsoft Unified
Communications in Romania. All PRAS consultants are certified for this
solution and they periodically attend classes and pass Microsoft certification
exams.
PRAS’ experience includes:
- High availability solutions based on geographical distribution of services
and resource balancing;
- Hosting solutions based on MS Skype for Business / Lync Server;
- MS Skype for Business / Lync Server integration with MS Exchange for a
complete unified messaging experience.
CLOUD COMPUTING & SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS)
With vast experience in this field, PRAS has a portfolio of market leading
solutions:
Microsoft Office 365 – cloud solution that provides customers with a platform
for communication and collaboration that includes Exchange Online,
SharePoint Online, Skype for BusinessOnline and Office ProfessionalPlus;
Microsoft Windows Intune – solution that helps companies by simplifying PCs
management and by keeping them secure, using cloud services and the
latest Windows version. Windows Intune cloud services provide
management and security capabilities through a single web console,
helping users and their devices to operate at a maximum performance level,
wherever they are in the world;
Microsoft Azure – is a cloud platform used for building, implementing and
managing applications and services through a global network of data
centers. MS Azure provides Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure
as a Services(IaaS) solutions;

5. UDOCX – Unified DOCument eXchange is cloud service for document
processing. This service allows users to scan, store, send by email or fax
and print documents in a secure manner anywhere in the world from any
multifunction printer device (MFP). UDOCX provides transparent
integration between MFPs and Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 without
the need to install or maintain additional equipment or software;
Private cloud solution based on MS Exchange and MS Lync servers –
helps customers avoid the cost of installing and maintaining a complex
hardware and software solution, while enabling a maximum level of
customization and secure access from anywhere to business
communications;
Online Backup – provides offsite storage solutions for our customers’ valuable
data.
FENESTRAE FAXINATION - GLOBAL FAX PLATFORM
Faxination Fax Server, a Fenestrae B.V. product, simplifies the way we send
and receive faxes using the email server. The solution, distributed in Romania by
PRAS, is extremely flexible and allows integration with various business
applications (SAP, SharePoint, Exchange etc.).
Faxination Fax Server is already implemented in many organizations ranked in
Fortune 1000 Companies List.
In Romania, PRAS conducted a major project based on Faxination Fax Server
for a leading telecom operator.
AUDIT
PRAS Consulting conducted many complex projects on information systems
audit. The value of the auditing team is given by the individual competencies of
each PRAS Consulting employee. Each member of the team is specialized and
certified in the technology that he or she implements.
IT Infrastructure Audit – an IT infrastructure audit involves the examination of
the whole IT system functionality wise. During such an audit, we check that
all equipment is installed and configured accordingly from efficiency and
security point of view. We identify the equipment and programs that impact
on productivity, look for causes of infrastructure malfunctions and check if
there is an efficient data backup and recovery system. We also check if
there are efficient protective measures in place against viruses and
malware, if the Internet access is controlled, if encrypted files are used
properly etc., and also if the software is licensed according to law;
IT Security Audit – an information security audit covers both the physical
security of the information (the infrastructure that holds and manage the
data) and the logical security, by taking in consideration all software
programs used and many other aspects. In a security audit we check:
network vulnerabilities, IT systems access control policies, interception of
communication, network access, data encryption etc.

6. As an experienced IT Outsourcing Company, PRAS approaches each
project with a result-oriented attitude, helping customers to achieve
better, faster and more durable results.
Benefits:
- Reduced and controlled IT operational costs;
- The client can focus on core activities that generate profit;
- Reduced risks associated with misuse of IT resources;
- IT strategy planning and development;
- Scheduled proactive maintenance;
- Monitored interventions and access to activity reports;
- Ensuring constant and guaranteed quality of IT processes (by SLA);
- Permanent service availability 24/7/365;
- Single point of contact;
- Access to specialized IT resources (extensive technical knowledge of the
team);
- IT resources scaling according to the evolution of business needs;
- Access to an extensive network of suppliers of products and services
(access to information, special prices, etc.).
- A team of IT specialists is more effective than a single specialist;
SERVER MANAGEMENT
Our consultants will ensure that all your data is secure and you are constantly
online. PRAS provides support for different types of servers and applications:
- MS Windows Server, Exchange, Skype for Business, SharePoint, SQL etc.;
- Antivirus and security management;
- Infrastructure management (MS System Center, Nagios etc.);
- Linux servers;
- Applications running on servers.
WORKSTATION MANAGEMENT
PRAS can connect remotely or make on-site visits to fix malfunctioning
workstations. PRAS provides a complete set of services for managing them:
- Configuration, management and troubleshooting;
- Application management and support;
- Proactive monitoring and periodically scheduled maintenance;
- Antivirus and patch management;
- Consultancy for new equipment or software acquisition.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Network management services are provided as an integrated solution by our
on-site specialists or remote technical support team. Our specialists have
extensive experience and use modern tools to make sure you have a reliable
and secure network. You can work with PRAS as a sole solution provider and
you will receive support for:
- Network services (DHCP, DNS etc.);
- VPN, firewalls, remote access, security policies etc.;
- Wired and wireless networks.
IT OUTSOURCING

7. PARTNERSHIPS
CUSTOMER REFERENCES
OMV Petrom
Rompetrol
City Hall District 1 Bucharest
City Hall District 2 Bucharest
Vodafone
GDF Suez
OTP Bank
Colliers International
Pracctice Ltd UK
Cloud Business Solutions
Bookster
Global Remote Services
White Star
Hobas Pipe Systems
Provident Romania
Corporate Office Solutions
Eptisa
Generali Romania
Skanska
Ecovis Romania
Mycoffee.ro / Vinmag.ro
S&T Romania
Rombiomedica
Dragomir and Associates
Raiffeisen Bank
Credit Europe Bank
Bernhard Schulte
Cora Hypermarche
Educativa
Sustainalytics B.V.
Teach for Romania
Luxten Romania
ASF
ONRC
AVAS
Eunitas

8. PRAS CONSULTING
ADDRESS: 44 ȘTEFAN NEGULESCU,
DISTRICT 1, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
PHONE / FAX: +4 0372 705 618 / +4 021 230 90 44
E-MAIL: INFO@PRAS.RO
WWW.PRAS.RO