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Small Business Server (SBS) is an integrated server solution designed to help small companies protect vital business data, increase day-to-day productivity and present a more professional image to customers.
Windows Small Business Server was created to provide small organizations with an affordable, "all-in-one" solution that protects important data and drives business growth.
Why do businesses need a Small Business Server?
As your business grows your IT needs become more complex. When you have more than two people in your organisation, sharing data between users can become tricky and cumbersome, often resulting in multiple versions of information appearing on different machines.
What were once simple tasks, like using email, printing documents, managing your database, navigating around your company network and sharing files, becomes a major concern - and take time away from doing the business you once used to do so efficiently.
SBS was specifically designed to addresses these needs and provide you with all the features used by big companies, but without a big price tag!
SBS addresses 8 core needs of any business:
- Security - Managing user access and protecting your critical data
- Fileserver - Ensuring that everyone has access to the information to do their job
- e-mail - Managing your business email internally
- Print services - Shared print resources that everyone can access
- Intranet - Enabling all your staff to access company published information
- Remote access - allowing you to work from home or other remote locations
- Mobile sync of email and data - to your laptop and phone (including Blackberry, Windows Mobile and iPhone)
- Database - Maintaining the integrity of your critical business information
Is it suitable for my business?
If your business has between 5 and 75 staff who need to access your business information and shared file and print resources, then SBS is most likely right for your business.
SBS is used by thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) because it provides core IT services which are required by every business that needs to remain efficient and competitive in the market.
How can SBS help my business to improve operational effectiveness?
SBS can help your business share information in a secure way. Your team can also share all email items - including calendars and contacts. SBS provides an internal website (Intranet), which has been designed for ease of set-up and use. This Intranet enables you to publish important business information that can help staff to collaborate and thereby improve their overall efficiency.
OK so I like the sound of it how much does it cost?
Small Business Server is an investment. A financial investment that is going to support your business through growth and internal organisation changes for the next five years. For this reason it should be considered a 5 year investment.
The total hardware/software and installation costs for SBS and associated items such as anti-virus will cost around £5,000. Prices will vary up and down depending on how many users you have and your immediate needs. The cost will be impacted by how your your business needs change over time. To get a more accurate price for SBS call us now on 0118 907 0520 or read our contact page for other ways to get in touch.
What are the different versions?
SBS has been around for over 10 years and the current version is SBS 2008. Many companies still have SBS 2003, its forerunner. Both versions have a premium edition which includes the database functions provided by Microsoft SQL, which is required by many business process software products like certain versions of Sage, bespoke applications and also as a robust and strategic upgrade from MS Access.
Why should I use Positive Computing for my installation or upgrade?
Positive Computing is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner. Being a Microsoft Gold Partner means that we are accredited by Microsoft themselves to carry out installations, maintenance and upgrade of a host of Microsoft technology solutions including Small Business Server 2003 and also Small Business Server 2008
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