Navigate IT - Integration

Apple Mac Connectivity
Macs are starting to appear more and more in the office environment and can often present a challenge trying to make them talk to existing systems. Navigate IT have significant experience with Macintosh integration, with over 20 years experience on the platform. No longer will the graphic designer in the Windows environment or the accountant in the Mac environment have to put up with second rate support.
We are experts at integrating the Mac OS with Microsoft Exchange Server, using Windows file servers to share and store data, Microsoft Active Directory integration, and setup and configuration of Mac OS X Server and its various components. If you need assistance configuring your Apple machines to communicate properly with a corporate network, we will be able to fix it.
There are many good reasons for switching to Macs outside of the normal design environment. Macs are very stable, cost effective and do not come with the security worries that plague Windows systems. Navigate IT will be on hand to provide seamless integration, removing any compatibility worries you may have.

BlackBerry and iPhone Integration
The ubiquitous BlackBerry is a must have tool in many businesses. The Blackberry system of tight integration with Microsoft Outlook and Exchange quickly becomes invaluable to all who have used it. The Blackberry handset becomes a go-everywhere companion.
What we have found though is many network and telecoms providers will happily sell you the device, but have little experience or qualification when it comes to integrating the Blackberry Enterprise Server with your existing infrastructure. Given the mission critical nature of your email system, could you afford to lose the data on it if the installation goes wrong?
Integrating the Blackberry Enterprise Server with Microsoft Exchange is a process not for the feint hearted. This is a project we have completed many times over, from simple 5 user systems to numbers of users in the hundreds. From the installation of the server, to configuring BlackBerry security policies and locking down handset functionality where required, you could not be in safer hands.
Snapping at the heels of the BlackBerry platform however is the built in Push Mail functionality built in to the latest versions of Microsoft Exchange Server. This opens the door to connectivity for other devices such as Windows Mobile devices and the Apple iPhone. Providing most of the functionality of a Blackberry Enterprise Server installation, Exchange Push Mail works very well indeed.
Of course, this also needs to be configured with a thorough understanding of the security implications to ensure you are not opening up your corporate mail system to the outside world in an insecure manner. We understand all of the potential issues surrounding this technology, and will ensure your system is as secure as possible.
We are able to offer advice on the best use of technology to suit your business, and can even put you in touch with telephony specialists to ensure you are on the best tariff and getting best value from your investment.

Firewall Configuration
An area of security that is often overlooked is your connection to the outside world. A tested firewall is essential in this day and age to protect your internal systems from the threat presented by connectivity to the Internet. There are a number of solutions available to protect your network covering all price brackets.
We have implemented many different solutions and have a number of proven setups to offer the maximum protection at surprisingly affordable prices.
Be it from a simple ADSL router, Microsoft ISA Server, to a Cisco ASA or other hardware firewall, we can ensure your business is protected and only the protocols and services you want exposed to the outside world are available.

Infrastructure Design
Ensuring your core infrastructure is up to the job in hand is critical to the performance and stability of your system. We have designed and implemented systems from as few as 2 to over 20,000 users. We will not compromise on 'quick fix' solutions as they are proven to cause headaches when you expand in the future. A robust core infrastructure does not necessarily mean spending the earth either - experience has taught us what works and what doesn't.
All of our solutions are designed to be robust and scalable. We use technologies that compliment each other. From adding in additional network capacity to specifying the infrastructure for a green-field site, let us design and implement your infrastructure – we will do it in a way that won’t cause you problems down the line.

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