Hardware and Software

Computers and Servers:

Building your businesses network is just like building a house. Without a good foundation and quality products, it is only a matter of time before it all comes crumbling down around you.

Generally, when people think of a network, they think of Computers, laptops and servers so let’s start by talking about these things. You can always buy computers and small servers from a retail store and take it home the same day. You can probably find a great deal, too. Unfortunately, there is an unseen cost associated with making those types of purchases and it is called “bloatware”. The only way retailers are able to offer computers and servers at low prices is by subsidizing the distribution and warehousing expenses. They do this by selling space on your harddrive for third party software companies to install software you will never need. In the end, all this extra software ends up choking your system’s performance and shortening your computer’s lifespan.

Laughing Rock certifies our computers to be bloatware free. We buy direct from manufacturers like Dell, HP, Toshiba, IBM and others so there is no need to subsidize our expenses. In fact, we even negotiate discounted rates as a reseller that allow us to pass on significant savings to our customers.

Network Equipment:

Your network gear is the backbone of your company’s data infrastructure. Using the right switches, routers, hubs and other network equipment is key to making sure you are able to manage your network’s traffic and communications. Companies such as Cisco, Dell, Netgear and D-Link are valued partners and help us to find the right solution for your specific installation.

Network Security

Network Security is an important part of any nework and it is also one of the most commonly neglected. The traditional thinking is that to have a state-of-the-art Firewall/Endpoint solution you need to spend a ton of money but that isn’t necessarily true. Of course, solutions from companies such as CheckPoint, Cisco and the like can cost quite a bit of money but there are also smaller companies out there that do just as good a job at a fraction of the price. We are currently partnered with the award winning Fortinet. This partnership allows us to offer World class security at a fraction of the price typically associated with a Corporate Firewall Solution.

Contact Us to find out more about how Laughing Rock can help you reduce your hardware and software costs while helping manage your licensing.