IT consulting for businesses buying hardware and software
We provide IT consulting for businesses and institutions in Lublin and across Poland. Before you buy a server, network, computers or licences, we help you work out what you need and describe it by specification rather than model name. You can then compare quotes from several suppliers against the same requirements.
When a purchase is worth discussing first
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Suppliers' quotes are hard to compare
Each quote offers a different model, different specifications and a different warranty. We set common requirements so you can compare them fairly.
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The cheapest quote does not meet your needs
Consumer hardware costs less, but you cannot join it to a domain or manage it remotely. We point out the specifications that matter for business use.
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Work and licences are missing from the quote
Hardware has to be installed, connected to the network and loaded with your data. We check that the quote covers installation, licences, migration and documentation.
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Nobody in the company follows the IT market
Hardware specifications and licensing rules change every few months. As a partner of many manufacturers, we know their current product ranges.
Consulting before you buy, deployment after
Before we set any specifications, we ask what the company will use the hardware for over the next few years. We talk about how you work, the number of users and your growth plans, and then choose servers, networks and licences.
If your current infrastructure is not documented, we start with an IT infrastructure audit. If the purchase is grant-funded, see how we run grant-funded IT projects. Consulting for hospitals and clinics is provided by Conetso Healthcare as IT consulting for hospitals and clinics.
What we do
- Review of your needs and current infrastructure, on site if needed
- Servers, storage, networks, computers and licences matched to the way your company works
- Requirements described by specifications and features, not model names
- Suppliers' quotes compared against the same requirements
- Installation, data migration, documentation and warranty terms planned in advance
- Recommendation discussed with you and with the person who decides on the budget
Who it is for
- You are planning to replace a server, network or computers and want a solution that will last several years
- You have several quotes and are not sure which one best fits your needs
- Your company has no IT person who follows hardware specifications and licensing rules
- You want to know the cost of the whole deployment, including installation and licences
Requirements instead of a model name
We describe the specifications that matter for your work and set minimum values for the rest. Instead of naming a processor, we state the performance you need, and instead of a switch model, the number of ports, power for connected devices and manageability. Hardware from several manufacturers can meet requirements written this way, so you can choose between quotes.
- Minimum specifications for each item
- Performance instead of a model name
- Choice between quotes from several manufacturers
A recommendation that covers installation, licences and warranty
The recommendation says who will install the hardware and where, which licences you need and for how long, how we will move your data and what documentation you will receive. We assess the warranty so it is clear where repairs take place and how quickly the service team responds.
- Installation and data migration
- Licence types and terms
- Warranty terms you can verify
Quotes compared on the same criteria
Once you have quotes, we set them side by side against the agreed requirements: specifications, scope of work, licences, warranty and total cost of ownership. We discuss the result with you, and the choice of supplier is yours.
- All quotes in one table
- Cost over the whole period of use
How we work
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Goals and budget
We learn about your goals, current infrastructure and budget. If needed, we look at the server room and network on site.
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Scope and quote
We agree which areas the consulting covers (hardware, network, software) and how many sessions you need, then give you a price.
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Requirements and recommendation
We set minimum specifications for each item, along with requirements for installation, documentation and warranty.
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Review
We go through the recommendation with you and make changes before you ask suppliers for quotes.
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Quote comparison
On request, we compare the quotes you receive against the agreed requirements and help you choose the best one.
Pricing
We quote for consulting individually. You get the price after a conversation about scope, before any work starts, and it covers an agreed number of sessions.
- Consulting on hardware and software selection
- Price depends on: number of areas (hardware, network, software), on-site review, number of sessions, quote comparison.
Experience
- We design, deploy and maintain servers, networks and security systems every day, so we know which specifications matter in practice.
- In deployments we see what quotes leave out when hardware has to join a domain, receive migrated data or go back to the manufacturer under warranty.
- As a partner of many hardware and software manufacturers, we follow their current product ranges and licensing rules.
Frequently asked questions
Does consulting commit us to buying from you?
No. The recommendation and the quote comparison are yours to keep, and you can buy the hardware from any supplier. If you wish, we will also prepare our own quote for supply and deployment.
Do you recommend specific hardware brands?
We describe requirements by specification, so hardware from several manufacturers can meet them. When we compare quotes, we assess the specific models the suppliers have proposed.
How is consulting different from an infrastructure audit?
An audit describes your current infrastructure and its risks. Consulting concerns a new purchase or an upgrade: a solution you have not bought yet.
Do you also help institutions with large purchases?
Yes. We advise businesses and institutions on choosing solutions and planning deployments. The institution prepares its formal procurement documents under its own procedures.
See also
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IT infrastructure and systems audit for businesses
A review of servers, networks, backups, accounts and licences, ending with a report that ranks actions by urgency.
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Grant-funded IT projects
Delivery, configuration and as-built documentation in IT projects financed from EU and national funds.
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Servers for businesses
We select, supply and configure servers with virtualisation and backups, and migrate services from old hardware.
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Business network design and installation
We design, build and document networks: cabling, rack cabinets, switches, Wi-Fi and firewalls.
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Conetso Healthcare
IT consulting for hospitals and clinics
IT planning for clinics and hospitals is run by Conetso Healthcare.