The evolution of IT and business strategies continue to be dynamically reciprocal. Working with you to get to know more about your business and business aims, we merge your thoughts and ideas with ours to address improving your business through IT solutions.
Headaches.When your systems become problematic, frustration follows. Resources get directed to problem solving. We believe that IT problems should be transparent so that your efforts can focus on the business of doing business.
IT - NETWORK SECURITY. |
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We provide you with a security analysis report that addresses the two main issues facing all IT users:
We will review and report upon: Password management - systems & files, back-up and recovery routines, Virus protection effectiveness, hardware protection; and server security. This review focuses on data integrity, information privacy and corruption vulnerability. The report will provide recommendations for instances of potential security threats. Beyond Viruses.Viruses continue to proliferate and evolve. They can infect your system now when you merely open email; whereas not long ago it was necessary to open an attachment. Viruses are capable of stopping your computer from running. They are at best intensely irritating at worst costly, both in terms of dollars and in loss of data. Your system can be cured and protection set up to guard your system with daily automated updates. Other newer spectres are upon us. Spyware, Addware and below an example we call "Malware." Malware is formally described as "Malicious Software", some call it "Malicious Code" malicious software is not generally designed to stop your computer, but rather, to take it over in some form. Some examples of malware or "Malicious Code" that got through to some of us here at Bridging Group in the past:
What has happened? You inadvertently visited a website,
not necessarily a porn site and the malware installed itself, or it arrived in an
e-mail attachment.
Note: In fairness to the owner of the Riverboat images site, that may not be where it came from, it may have come from the site that provided the link.... or it may have arrived in an e-mail. There are more serious forms of "malware" if you think that you are affected please feel free to contact us via email The IT industry is grappling with this problem. We can keep you up to date and clear Malicious Code. If your computer or network is behaving mysteriously you may want to do a forensic investigation for malware installation on your system. |
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IT - PROJECT APPLICATIONS |
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IT Project Application means - the development of unique systems to:
Business issues and opportunities can often be best addressed by a technology based solution. Organizations often find that what they want isn't available or what they bought doesn't provide the solution. They are then faced with the question "where do I go from here to get the solution and the best value for my needs." Key Questions We Resolve:
Our focus is to assist you to improve performance and build sustainable competitive advantages through systems development that address: planning, managing and completing projects on time and on budget. We also offer professional project managers to launch new projects, rescue troubled projects and assess project management needs. We can also manage projects that are beyond your current staffing levels. |
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NETWORK ASSESSMENT & PLANNING. |
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| It is our job to ensure that you do not worry
about your computers and networks. We deliver this by recognizing IT problems
before they begin, allowing you to concentrate on your core business without the
frustration of dealing with distracting computer and network problems. We perform a complete review of your systems, software applications, hardware and connectivity and provide you with an assessment report. A few questions we resolve:
Together with your critical input, we will
document the current status of your systems and processes and provide you with
recommendations to align these to meet your objectives. Such factors as growth,
business diversity and market focus can significantly influence hardware and
software requirements and overall systems interaction.
Once we have reviewed our report with you, the next focus is the future. We can assist with your plans. |
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DATABASE MANAGEMENT |
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Are your databases performing
to meet changing business needs? Are there gems of information in there? At the heart of your organization's information needs are your databases. The architecture therein determines systems flexibility and the adaptability of data to fit useful business applications. Here are examples of databases we have built that are custom fits.
We will work with you to:
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DATABASE MINING |
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Media attention has, not wholly without justification, portrayed data mining as a manipulative marketing practice that results in adverse and even harmful affects on customers. It is a term that means different things to different people. Here's What We Mean:Data mining is an intense analysis of a database to determine if correlations between and among data elements can provide new ideas, information or strategies that, once implemented, will contribute to the furtherance of your business goals. There are indeed ethical issues to be decided upon as a consequence of data mining. An issue can be as simple as "should we sell our mailing list?" Issues can, of course, be far more complex. Judgments must be made by organizations in their ongoing scrutiny of their ethical conduct in the context of all potential actions. Rationales derived from data mining are critical areas for this review. |
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VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) |
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| Click to view Intranet description in a pop up window | Click to view Extranet description in a pop-up window | Click to view Remote Access description in a pop up window | Are you tired of lugging around a laptop?Do your
operations people ever need to retrieve information from their office
computer while off site? A VPN provides for all of the above situations. Security protocols are a critical part of the implementation. This working network provides people with more flexibility to manage vital files and real time information resident on their office computer.
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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Jump to: Accessibility Websites Design |
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E-Commerce:One time donations are easily processed without e-commerce. Cultivating donors who would like to donate smaller amounts monthly tends to give rise to increased processing costs that make administrators wonder if the effort is worthwhile.
Today's e-commerce technology can solve this dilemma and provide an opportunity scenario where only a problem existed before.
The e-commerce application relates to donation collections via credit cards - on
a payment plan basis. The periodic collections, for example monthly, and the
issuance of tax receipts can be fully automated. This saves much processing
time and eliminates that need to remember to process the donation and issue
the tax receipt. The implementation cost for e-commerce can be as little as $2,000. Accessibility Website Design:Do you know that most websites are not designed to be accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities?In Canada approximately 10% of the population lives with some form of
disability.
To get more information, please visit our "Access Section" of this website. |
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E-COMMERCE. |
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Enterprise Organizations.Would selling your products or services through credit card purchases over the Internet increase your revenue? There are ongoing transaction costs that vary with transaction volume. These are generally offset by reduced bookkeeping and paper handling costs – invoicing, postage and managing accounts receivable. Because payments are transferred to your bank account the day of the transaction, cash flow improves. You receive monthly accounting reports to verify transaction activity. |
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SIGNATURE CARD MANAGEMENT |
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Check fraud is a growing
concern for financial institutions. Banks require that customers' signatures
be verified to their file signature, especially when large sums are
involved. The problem for the bank and the customer is the waiting time
required to verify. This time is substantial for the bank because of the
cumulative effect. Key Benefits:
The system consists of three
program modules bundled together. The first module deals with scanning
using a high quality, high speed scanner equipped with an Automatic Document
Feeder. The signature card can be either pre-encoded or if not encoded, the
image file can be saved as acct#.jpg. The second program module allows for
teller access for look-up and printing functions only. The third module of
the system is for administrative purposes and allows for editing of
information and single item imports. This application runs on a Microsoft
SQL server database and security is set at the server level. |
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TOMORROW'S ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS. |
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Today’s technology provides eminently workable alternatives for that ‘tomorrow’ home entertainment dream system. Integrated systems are planned with you to suit your individual and family life style around entertainment choices. These systems cost upwards from $30,000, depending on equipment and configuration choices. Planning:We will work with you to plan every detail, to ensure that:
Choices:Systems vary in structure, depending on individual preferences. Options include:
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PC TROUBLESHOOTING |
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PC Troubleshooting uses Microsoft XP at both ends to remotely access your computer while discussing the problem on the phone. Once the connection is secure, the problem can be addressed. We install Microsoft XP perfectly. The cost depends on whether or not file transfers are required. Remote troubleshooting reduces the cost by up to 40%. Example - virus clearance can cost up to $300 for a technician to attend to the problem on site. The same solution can be implemented remotely for under $200. |
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