This document discusses the importance of IT network infrastructure for businesses and outlines the services provided by USL Technology. USL Technology is an IT consulting firm that helps businesses plan and implement network infrastructure that reduces costs, improves efficiency, and provides secure access. The document discusses key network components, affordable technology alternatives, vendor management, and the benefits of a solid IT network foundation for businesses, including flexibility, better customer service, security, collaboration, and improved employee productivity.

1. SPEAKER: Fatou Jabbie
COMPANY: USL Technology

2. I.T. Network Infrastructure is the Backbone of Every Business Regardless
of Industry. Connect Your Business to The World.

3. CONTENT
 What Is a Network and Why Should I Care? What Every Business
Owner Needs to Know About I.T.
 Business and Technical Considerations When You Move or
Relocate
 How to Locate an I.T Consultant / I.T. Company Without Breaking
The Bank
 Affordable Technology Alternatives to Your Business Needs
 Vendor Management: - How to Coordinate Your Multiple Vendors
and Contractors With Your I.T. Needs
 Managing Your Business’s Technology Assets & Standardizing
Your I.T. Infrastructure

4. USL Technology:
Delivers Smart Sustainable Technology Solutions
An I.T consultant or consulting firm should offer its
clients strategic information technology plans that:
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Reduce costs
Improve operational efficiency
Provide secure access and that
Upgrade effortlessly through the use of energy
conscious technology.

5. CUSTOMER: Greenwich Energy
Solutions Testimonial
“Fatou was an excellent partner in helping us get our
network up and running in our new office.
She identified our needs and helped us plan and implement
an infrastructure plan that will work for the short and long
term as we grow our business.
She and her staff were helpful and professional at every
step of the way. As a small business we don't have the
resources for our own IT staff, but we know we have a
partner in USL for our networking needs.”
Nick Speyer, President and COO, Greenwich Energy Solutions.
Read About the Client.

6. USL Technology:
Delivers Smart Sustainable Technology Solutions
 Technology Strategy Advisory &
Planning
 Office Startup & Relocation
 Infrastructure Design & Installation
 Wired Network (LAN)
 Energy Audit & Retro-Commissioning
 Energy Efficiency & Management
 Benchmarking: Local Law Compliance

7. USL Technology:
Delivers Smart Sustainable Technology Solutions
 Vendor Management
 Project Management
 Wireless & Mobility Network
 IP Video Security and Surveillance
 Data Backup & Disaster Recovery
IT Endpoints
 Remote System Monitoring
 Managed Technology Services

8. What Is a Network and Why Should I Care?
What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About I.T.

9. THE I.T. NETWORK IS AN ENABLER

10. INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC

11. THE I.T. NETWORK IS AN ENABLER

12. THE I.T. NETWORK IS AN ENABLER

13. OFFICE SPACE
Taking Your Office From Here,
To Here.

14. Business requirements and
advisory
Office site survey & floor plan
assessment
Physical Cabling, Wiring &
Electricals
Implementation and end-toend Integration
Manage long list of vendors
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Managed Support Service
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Make sure floor plan supports
your IT requirements.
Handle hardware & Software
procurement
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Provide network, server & 
desktop installation,
implementation, configuration
and user support services.
Proactive Remote
Monitoring & Management

15. CORE NETWORK COMPONENTS
I.T. (Information Technology)

16. ROUTERS

17. SWITCHES

18. PHYSICAL I.T. NETWORK
SWICHING
Patch Panel: Front/Back
 Cable run/drop
 Punch Down
 Termination
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19. END-POINT DEVICES

20. END-POINTS
Servers
VoIP Phones
Macs
Laptops
IP Video Cameras
Wireless Access Points
Printers

21. SERVER CLOSET/ROOM
12U Wall Mount Rack Enclosure
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22. DATA CENTER

23. How to Locate an I.T Consultant / I.T.
Company Without Breaking the Bank?

24. BUILT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Communicate
Secure
Connect
Purpose-Built
Products and
Services for Small
Business 0 – 99
Employees

25. BUILT FOR SMALL BUSINESS

26. LOGICAL NETWORK DESIGN/FLOW
Source: Cisco Systems

27. Affordable Technology Alternative For
Your Business Needs

28. AFFORDABLE TECHNOLOGY
ALTERNATIVES
Cloud Service / Cloud Computing
Software as a Service
Hardware as a Service
 Hosted Email (Google Apps, Office 365)
 Hosted VoIP (Business IP Telephony)
 Hosted Server
 Data Backup & Disaster Recover

29. How To Locate An I.T Consulting / I.T.
Company Without Breaking The Bank?

30. Vendor Management: - How to Coordinate
Your Multiple Vendors and Contractors
With Your I.T. Needs?

31. VENDOR MANAGEMENT
A well-planned IT will take all of the burden off your
shoulders by managing your long list of vendors:
 ISPs (Time Warner Cable, Verizon DSL or FIOS,
MegaPath, etc.,)
 Ethernet & Fiber Optic cabling & wiring contractors,
and electrical technicians
 Traditional PBX Phone migration to cost effective
Voice over IP (VoIP) Phone System vendors, etc.

32. VENDOR MANAGEMENT
A well-planned IT will take all of the burden off your
shoulders by managing your long list of vendors:
 Email (Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps)
 Making sure your floor plan supports your IT
requirements.
 Handling hardware and software vendors for
procurement (Windows Server 2003/2008; Windows
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, HP, Dell, Cisco,
Wireless Access Points, NetGear, etc.)

33. BENEFITS OF A SOLID I.T. NETWORK
FOUNDATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1. Provide the flexibility to add
to the network
2. Deliver better customer
service
3. Secure the network
 As the business grows, and
as network demands change,
businesses can build upon
their network, saving money in
the process.
 Connecting employees and
offices to key information.
Highly secure networking and
communications help assure
that businesses run smoothly
with reduced downtime due
to virus attacks and digital
threats.

34. BENEFITS OF A SOLID I.T.
NETWORK FOUNDATION FOR
YOUR BUSINESS
4. Improve collaboration
 Employees work together
from anywhere more
effectively when they can
easily share information,
eliminating duplicate efforts
and reducing mistakes.
5. Improve employee productivity  Employees save time and
improve efficiency when they
have instant access to
electronic files and resources
while away from their desks.

35. QUESTIONS?
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