Group 4 Networks Assessment

1. Network Assessment Outline
Executive Overview
In today's environment it is impossible to imagine any business without Information
Technology. It is an integral part of any operation. It is impossible to be successful
without effective use of technology.
Companies which realize this use technology as their most important business
advantage.
On the opposite side, if technology is not managed properly, there is an immediate
impact on your business results, sales revenue, customer service, productivity and
profits.
With our free network assessment our main goals are:
provide recommendations for current technology issues
identify and suggest solutions for data security issues
how to reduce and control your technology costs
how to use technology effectively
how to ensure your technology works smoothly
Our objective is to pave the path for your organisation to thrive its success on
technology.
Damir Grubisa
Group 4 Networks

2. Assessed Key Benefits
Key benefits of the free network assessment are as follows:
> review and suggest resolutions for your current known issues
> identify security holes
> identify technology inefficiency
> provide recommendations for resolutions
> identify ways to reduce technology costs
> outline how to keep technology costs controlled
> outline how to manage technology effortlessly
> work with you on creating annual technology plan
Assessment Outline
As a part of the free network assessment our team will investigate the following:
> review your current known issues
> network layout and topology
> computer workstations setup
> computer servers setup
> users setup
> email and collaboration
> virus protection
> data backup
> internet access and protection
> storing and sharing files
> protecting customer data
> remote access
> technology management practices
> review your annual technology plan

3. > other technology related things as per your request
The following is quick outline of key technology areas to be evaluated.
Your Known Technology Issues
Every technology environment has issues until is standardized and configured to industry best
practices.
Our team will review your existing known technology issues and provide suggestions how to
resolve them.
Network Layout and Topology
Having a clear picture of your network setup and its connectivity is of essential importance.
Our team will review this and document it in a simple diagram.
Virus Protection
Computer virus infections can create serious damage to your business. From malfunctioning
systems to erasing all of your business and customers data.
Our team will review your current virus protection setup to ensure you are properly protected.
Data and Systems Backup
Having a proper copy of your business data such as accounting files, customer information and
other ideas is of critical importance. In case of any disaster or data loss, if backups are
completed properly, you will always be able to recover and continue doing business as usual.
Our team will review your current data backup, its policies and procedures, to ensure secondary
copy of your business data is properly created and available for potential recovery.
Internet Connectivity
Today every company has access to the internet. It is impossible to imagine business without it.
Benefits are many. But your business must make sure that this access to the internet is safely
guarded from malicious attacks.
Our team will review your internet access connectivity and firewall configuration to make sure
they comply with security best practices.
Personal Computers
Personal computers have become like a pan and paper. Every day when employees come to
work they first turn on their computers. If these computers are not working properly that has an
immediate impact on your business, on your sales, customer service and your profits.
Our team will review your current personal computers setup to identify any potential issues and
challenges.

4. Servers
Computer servers run your key business applications. From accounting to email. If these servers
are not working properly there is an immediate impact on your entire organisation. You may not
be able to process customer orders, payroll or send emails to customers.
Our team will review your server’s setup to identify any potential issues and challenges.
Email and Collaboration
Email has become just as important as phone. Without it business stops. There would be
no communication with your customers, suppliers, employees and so on. There could be
some serious business impact.
Our team will review your email system setup and configuration to ensure it is built to
the best standards.
Data Protection
Knowing who in your organisation has access to which data and systems are very important.
Your customer’s data is your business gold mine. It must be properly stored and safeguarded.
Our team will review the way you are storing and managing access to your business critical
data. Suggestions and recommendations will be provided.
Internet Access Management
As you allow your employees to access internet you must make sure that their browsing is safe.
That they are not accessing malicious websites that can bring your network down or wipe out
your customers data. At the same time you must make sure that your employees are using
internet for legitimate business purpose. And that they are not accessing inappropriate content.
Our team will review your internet access management systems to ensure your business is
properly protected.
Current Technology Management Practices
For technology to be working reliably and smoothly best management practices must be
applied. When they are not, technology could become significant burden and challenge.
Our team will review your current technology management practices to evaluate them against
industry norms.
Your Technology Annual Plan
Annual plan is like your technology roadmap. It defines all of your projects for current year,
associated maintenance requirements, ongoing support needs, key vendor relationships and
contracts, annual costs.
Our team will review your technology initiatives, ongoing management, maintenance and

5. support needs to facilitate annual technology plan creation.
Other Things per Your Request
If there will be any other things business and technology related that you would like discuss
with us, our team will include this as a part of the assessment.