Run Your Entire Company From Anywhere, With a Virtual Office
It's now possible to host an entire office's server operations in a separate location. Thanks to virtualization, top-tier Internet speeds and new software, you can run all your software as a service. The main servers, email, even voice communications!
If you're a start-up or small business, this means no expensive servers to buy and no backup worries.
If you're a mid-market business, you're looking at reduced costs and essential services accessible from anywhere in the world.
The Virtual Office: No Hardware Needed to Run Things
PlanetMagpie's Virtual Office Package runs your software on virtualized servers in our datacenter. Each package is configured to run as a private cloud service, with your server components configured for live connections with your local network.
Essentially, these virtual offices take your IT setup – files/document management, permissions, email, etc. – and move it from your server room into the (private) cloud.
Mid-Market Virtual Office Components: - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (including SharePoint) for managing files, printers, etc.
- Active Directory for managing users
- Exchange Server 2010 for email
- Lync Server 2010 for Instant Messaging, Enterprise Voice Communications and Conferencing
- Data Protection Manager 2007 Backups (Automatic) for preserving the system setup
Small Business Virtual Office Components: - Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 (includes SharePoint and Exchange) for managing small-business files, printers, etc.
- Active Directory for managing users
- Lync Server 2010 for Instant Messaging, Enterprise Voice Communications, and Conferencing
- Data Protection Manager 2007 Backups (Automatic) for preserving the package setup and critical files
Note: These Virtual Office Packages are customizable. Choose any combination that fits your company's needs.
Want to see how it all fits together? Here's a case study detailing our own virtual office service:
PlanetMagpie Saves $1,000/month on Power/Cooling Costs Using Virtualization What's the Benefit of a Virtual Office?
AUTOMATIC BACKUPS. Virtual Office servers are included in our daily
backup routines, run by Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2007. (Unless
you ask to be excluded.) All your software, all your files, all taken
care of.
NO HARDWARE ON YOUR SIDE. No expensive servers to buy or maintain. No
server room to power and keep cool. This is a major expense for small
business and start-ups—but not anymore!
LOG IN FROM ANYWHERE. A Virtual Office is available anywhere you
get online. Take all your work with you to the coffee shop. The
built-in security follows you.
SUPPORT HANDLED IN OUR OFFICE, NOT YOURS. There's no need for another on-site IT support tech when you're using a Virtual Office. Our
datacenter is supported day in/day out. Chances are if a problem
appears on your end, we're already working to resolve it on ours.
Would a Virtual Office Package Work For You?
If You're Mid-Market Level – Branch offices would decrease setup time by using a Virtual Office for its IT. Running infrastructure as a service (IaaS) also lowers support costs, since hiring on-site support isn't necessary.
If You're a Small Business – Use Virtual Office components to cut infrastructure costs (even including your phone systems) and to ensure an adequate backup strategy. Moving/setting up in a new location? Use Virtual Office as a cloud service and save on power, as well as setup time.
Call PlanetMagpie Managed IT Services at 408-341-8770 to ask about a Virtual Office package. Ask about how it's working for our current clients!
