The Cloud Computing deployed by Alpha Computer Group helps customers maximize the benefits of their virtual infrastructure investments, accelerate the move to a cloud computing model, and address the business implications of shared computing resources. We utilize programs such as Citrix, 2X, Terminal Services, Vmware, Hyper-V and much more. We also put phone systems in the cloud. Regardless of the level of a customer’s virtual cloud infrastructure maturity or business needs, our Cloud Computing Consulting Services can accelerate the business value of IT transformation to IT as a service computing models, through virtualization. Cloud Computing is geared to provide easy, scalable access to applications, resources and services, and are fully managed by Alpha Computer Group. We bring the most accessible and managed cloud services for our clients to perform number of activities at a single go in a more synchronized way. Whether your putting a business telephone system or a Computer Server System in the cloud, you can rest assured you will have 24/7 access anywhere. Cloud computing is the fastest growing segment of business applications and represents the revolutionary step for computing with freedom, Alpha Computer Group brings the advanced set of technologies and potential infrastructure with utility based consumption mode.
Well, when we explore deep into our clouding services, we will actually change the way different applications are being designed, tested and deployed to convert those applications into a significant shift in application development priorities. With our efficient cloud computing services, we represent the paradigm for modern IT-driven businesses. And more significantly such prototypes can be rapidly adapted to a changing business climate.
We have the most dynamic experience in efficient cloud computing services in the application development area, where some of our best offerings are:
Cloud Assessment Services – with Cloud Assessment Services you can have a solved answer for most of the business benefits of clouding with newer opportunities. Alpha Computer will examine those business objectives, challenges, applications and future needs to identify opportunities where cloud technologies can bring value to your business.
Cloud Application Management Services- Our Applications Management Services for Cloud are designed to help manage, operate, maintain and enhance your cloud applications. We provide management expertise across multiple application technologies with custom, commercial off-the-shelf, enterprise and emerging applications so you can achieve and exceed your business objectives.
Cloud Application Migration Services- whether you have developed a new cloud application or want to migrate your app to the cloud; we would bring all the information needed to accelerate your experience of clouding. With cloud application migration services, we at Alpha Computing will monitor and manage your critical cloud-based applications and will ensure the perfect application performance pre and post cloud migration.
Cloud Integration Services- with cloud integration services, we will bring a flexible integrated service to address and process data without any heavy implementation and complexities. A true cloud integration solution needs to be multitasked and on demand, so that each customer is able to take advantage of the same new features. Alpha Computer has such smart integrated services for you with automatic upgrading and the ability to ‘try before a buy’ for the users.
Baseline the current state of the IT infrastructure and identify the company goals for IT transformation
Determine the IT organization’s ability to adopt a cloud computing
Develop roadmaps for transformation based on the multiple domain areas required to adopt a cloud computing model
Optimize a VMware vSphere or Microsoft HyperV based private cloud environment to accelerate the realization of the benefits of a private cloud computing environment.
Microsoft Exchange Cloud Hosting
If you are looking for a reliable e-mail management solution for your business with all the latest bells and whistles for a reasonable price, and you want it now, then Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2013 from Alpha Computer Group is right for you. Businesses and individuals choose Alpha Computer Group’s Microsoft Exchange hosting service for the reasons of cost, convenience, reliability, productivity enhancing features, and excellent 24/7 support by phone, email, and chat.
What are the advantages of our Dedicated Exchange Server Hosting over Shared Exchange Hosting?
Single sign on using a dedicated Active Directory is available. This makes it easy to authenticate your company’s users.
With a hosted exchange server, the mailbox size is limited by the server configuration and not by the hosting provider.
Dedicated managed Exchange server hosting can be customized to comply with company, industry, and regulatory practices.
Some companies prefer the security of dedicated and managed Exchange hosting.
Some companies who require deeper integration of exchange with in-house software applications prefer dedicated exchange server hosting.
Managed Hosted Exchange Server Features:
Fully managed Exchange server hosting for customers at an affordable price.
Server includes ActiveSync license for users included in the dedicated exchange server hosting plan. Users can synchronize with mobile devices such as iPhone, Android phones, Windows Mobile Based Devices, Nokia Phones, and Palm devices. BlackBerry Enterprise server option is available.
Connect via common mail protocols: Outlook MAPI, Outlook RPC over HTTP, Outlook Web Access, IMAP, IMAP, POP3, POP3S, SMTP, & SMTPS
Each hosted Exchange server is monitored 24 X 7. The advantage of managed Exchange server hosting is that the customer does not need to spend valuable time and resources in managing the server.
24 X 7 support on chat/phone and e-mail.
No mailbox size limits a dedicated hosted Exchange server plan.
Clustered Transport and Active Directory Server in shared environment with increased redundancy.
Server infrastructure is located in SAS 70 certified datacenters.
Managed Exchange server hosting includes a fully featured control panel for managing users. The control panel is tightly integrated with our shared and clustered Active Directory Server.
Scalable solution by adding redundant mail servers in clustered mode for High Availability.
Free Enterprise Grade Anti Spam/Firewall solutions.
Flexibility to use your existing Anti-Spam/Firewall solution for dedicated exchange hosting.
Bulk provision of users/groups/contacts is possible.
E-mail branding with template based features is available for organizations that adhere to a standard and consistent look and feel which reflects corporate image.
Weekly Backups are included. Daily Backups are available on request.
Optional SSL for Control Panel and Outlook Web Access for a hosted Exchange server.
Virtual Desktops
The promise of a virtual desktop and a virtual office environment has been there for some time. The wait is now over. Virtual desktop has arrived. The advantages of virtual desktops hosted on Alpha Computer Group’s servers include accessibility from anywhere; consistency in interface and access to applications; flexibility to scale up or down; and most importantly, cost savings. Virtual desktop technology has matured to the point where the on-screen experience is identical to using a traditional desktop.
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Why Virtual Desktop?
The best virtual desktop features are: flexibility, profitability, reliability and productivity. Whether you are a small to middle-sized business owner, an over-worked IT guru, or even an office-less independent consultant, your time is best spent on your business goals than in managing your employee desktops. A virtual desktop solution from Alpha Computer Group offers you to outsource your office computing environment at a low monthly fixed price per user. Hosted virtual desktops also help IT managers cope with the trend of Bring-Your-Own-Device or BYOD.
Virtual Desktop Maximizes Flexibility
The wisdom of “The only thing that is constant is change” is a perfect fit for modern business and virtual desktop technology. To thrive in today’s extremely dynamic business environment your organization and its infrastructure must be agile. Microsoft virtual desktop technology is indeed the premier tool to solve many previously elusive business technology challenges.
Add (or reduce) users as needed.
Access “the office” from virtually anywhere, at any time.
Establishing a virtual office in “the cloud” minimizes the need for physical office space.
Virtual Desktop Maximizes Profits
Clearly, in business it’s all about the bottom line. Without customers and profits a business soon fades away. Using virtual desktop is ideal for all small or mid-sized businesses where cash flow is king. Virtual desktop eliminates the need for an in-house server, as well as the associated support and software.
Fluctuating IT costs are replaced with a predictable fixed monthly subscription fee.
Pursue special projects without the risk of committing capital to hardware and software.
Procure plans based on business needs. For example, interns can utilize a Silver plan while power-users get Gold or Platinum.
Virtual Desktop Maximizes Reliability
Few things are more worrisome to an owner or a manager than the in-house network/server going down. The Alpha Computer Group virtual desktop system is hosted in a state of the art data center. With redundant backup, power supply and connection to the internet backbone, as well as the staff to manage it, Alpha Computer Group is well prepared to serve your business. No longer will you lose sleep when your primary IT guy/gal falls ill or takes a vacation.
Daily backups are automated and stored safely at our top tier data center.
We maintain all software updates and patches.
24/7 monitoring and management of virtual IT infrastructure.
Virtual Desktop Maximizes Productivity
A virtual desktop software solution is the perfect example of “more with less.” Traditional IT will no longer be bogged down with trouble shooting mundane issues. Instead IT can now work proactively to contribute to the bottom line. Also, staff and management’s efficiency will benefit from the Microsoft virtual desktop’s consistent look & feel whether in the office, at home or on the road. With Alpha Computer Group virtual desktop plans starting at $24.95 (per user/per month) it’s easy to see how our virtual desktop best pricing approach is going to increase your organization’s ROI.
Use your favorite full-featured office software packages, not browser-based knockoffs.
Reap the benefits of the latest office software without wasting budget to update hardware.
Minimize downtime due to weather or other adversities. Virtual desktop is the virtual office dream realized!
Hosted Phone Systems
AWARD WINNING BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE
Unlimited Calling & Faxing
High Definition Voice Quality
Local & Toll-Free Number Included
Keep Your Existing Phone Number
No Contracts Or Set-Up Fees
No Technical Skills Needed, Plug & Play
Online Call Data Management Portal
U.S. Based Tech Support
Award Winning Cloud Based Hosted VoIP
Over 30 Advanced Features
Cloud PBX
Business phone systems with advanced, cloud PBX capabilities provide seamless connectivity.
Feature benefits:
The advantages of cloud PBX
There’s no complex hardware to install or maintain, and no technical expertise required to manage and use your phone system.
Get instant activation for your phone and fax service, without additional software to purchase or install.
The latest features and functionality update instantly.
Access your phone system from everywhere—all you need is an Internet connection
A perfect combination of innovation and simplicity
It’s easy to manage your system with your online account and user-friendly interface.
Use smartphones and tablets for calls and managing your system on the go—just download free apps and you’re on your way.
Connect multiple offices, onsite staff, and remote employees under one phone system, with complete phone and fax capabilities.
Sophisticated call management is simple—create extensions for departments, users and all your devices.
Many locations. One phone system
Since Alpha Computer Group is cloud based, you enjoy the freedom to connect and manage multiple locations, devices and workers within your cloud phone system. You can easily customize
users, departments, and call handling rules. No matter where you, or the users, are. Now with Business SMS and Conferencing!
Save time and money
You only need a high-speed Internet connection and your phone system is ready to work lightning fast, anytime and anyplace. There’s no PBX hardware. It’s easy to set up online and manage your system with your smartphone or tablet. Your Alpha Compute Group phones arrive Plug & Play ready, so you’re ready to work without delays.
Your system grows with you
Add users. Delete users. It’s as easy as setting up emails, so you can make adjustments as often as you like. You can share your presence status as busy, available, or on hold with your admins and colleagues and make sure important calls are never missed.
Cloud quality and reliability
You enjoy robust functionality for one low monthly cost. There’s no PBX hardware to buy or maintain. We are user-centric. Our focus is on relevant innovations, robust features, user-friendly design and fantastic service — not nickel and diming.
Pocket your phone system
Managing your phone system is easy with our user-centric design and user-friendly interface. You can use your smartphone or tablet with simple touch manage settings. No IT training is needed, so you don’t lose time and can focus on your work.
Features details
Available Phone Numbers
• Toll-Free Numbers • Local Numbers • Directory Listing
Phone Service
• Toll-Free Numbers • Local Numbers • Directory Listing
Business SMS – New
• Unlimited Texts • Mobile devices • Texting features
Phones & Devices Save up to $50 on IP phones
• Desk Phones • Conference Phones • Analog Adapters
Integrations
• Box Integration • Fax™ • Microsoft® Outlook® Integration • Salesforce Integration – New
Call Management
•Answering Rules • Call Forwarding • Call Screening • Automatic Call Recording – New • Call Park • Call Flip
• Call Logs •Virtual Calling Card • Presence • Message Alerts • Missed-Call Notification
Cloud PBX
•Cloud PBX • Music on Hold • Auto-Receptionist • Extensions • Dial-by-Name Directory •Unified Messaging
Conferencing – New
•Unlimited, easy access •Host controls plus Invite
Cloud Fax
•Cloud Fax
Web Phone
•Click-to-Call Out • Click-to-Call Me
Mobile Apps
• iPhone • Android • Blackberry
Contact Alpha Computer Group for all of your Cloud Computing and Cloud Infrastructure needs @ (877) 608 – 8647
Planning guide for the stated service area
How to evaluate cloud services
Practical planning separates essential requirements from optional features and future improvements. This page from Alpha Computer Group treats Cloud Services as a specific planning subject rather than a repeated location phrase.
Begin with the users and operations that depend on the outcome. Document existing systems, recurring problems, required availability, security expectations, current vendors, account ownership, physical limitations, business deadlines, and the evidence that will prove the change is complete. Security, continuity, usability, and ownership should be reviewed together because optimizing only one can create new operating problems.
Cloud: discovery
Inventory devices, services, users, locations, integrations, permissions, contracts, support contacts, and known defects related to cloud services. Mark each unknown that requires a survey, administrator access, carrier confirmation, or stakeholder decision.
Ownership: comparison
Ask every provider to address the same facts. Separate required capabilities from optional features, and compare one-time work, recurring costs, prerequisites, exclusions, training, warranties, support hours, and the effort required for later changes.
Testing: acceptance
Write observable tests before implementation. Identify who attends, what evidence is recorded, how failed checks are corrected, and when responsibility changes from the project team to ongoing support.
A focused checklist for Cloud Services
- Describe the business outcome connected to Cloud, including the people and workflows affected.
- Record quantities, locations, ownership, and current limitations for Ownership.
- Confirm how Testing will be configured, secured, tested, documented, and explained.
- Identify dependencies involving Continuity, site access, external vendors, carriers, or unavailable records.
- Define the fallback if Documentation is delayed or an acceptance check fails.
- Assign ongoing responsibility for Support, routine changes, urgent incidents, and future review.
What a complete proposal should show
Look for equipment, licensing, labor, configuration, coordination, testing, documentation, training, taxes, recurring charges, assumptions, exclusions, and optional work to be clearly separated. The proposal should explain how existing operations are protected and how the result will be supported.
Planning questions
What must remain operational?
List busy periods, critical users, customer-facing functions, compliance needs, shared resources, and acceptable interruption windows. This guides staging and rollback decisions for cloud services.
Who owns each dependency?
Assign customer, provider, carrier, software vendor, landlord, contractor, and internal approver responsibilities. A named owner and due date are more useful than assuming another party will handle the task.
What happens after launch?
The customer should leave the project able to request help, authorize changes, verify future work, and recover essential information. That makes the finished work maintainable and reduces dependence on memory.
Decision notes specific to Cloud Services
The following prompts use the exact page subject, cloud services, to keep this the stated service area discussion distinct from a general technology overview.
As acceptance tests are drafted for cloud services, compare required outcomes with optional features for cloud services. This makes tradeoffs easier to explain to both technical reviewers and the people approving the expense. For security review involving Cloud, separate preexisting problems from defects introduced during the work. It becomes especially useful when several organizations share responsibility for the outcome.
At the site-review stage for cloud services, write the measurable outcome expected from cloud services. The discovery record becomes the source for scheduling, change approval, testing, documentation, and handoff. For user readiness involving Ownership, track carrier, landlord, software-vendor, and equipment-delivery commitments separately. This keeps urgency from replacing judgment during a cutover or on-site visit.
Before responsibilities are assigned for cloud services, map the busiest workflows that depend on cloud services. That record gives reviewers a common baseline and prevents each proposal from answering a different question. For customer communication involving Testing, pair every dependency with a named owner, due date, and fallback. This prevents a small uncertainty from silently becoming the critical path.
Before a budget is approved for cloud services, separate confirmed facts from assumptions surrounding cloud services. Decision makers can then compare implementation effort, recurring cost, risk, and support on equal terms. For post-launch support involving Continuity, confirm backup, rollback, and escalation steps before the first production change. The result is a clearer boundary between approved work, follow-up work, and future ideas.
As technical options are narrowed for cloud services, define the interruption window acceptable for cloud services. This approach keeps the discussion tied to operating needs rather than a list of features with no stated priority. For cost control involving Documentation, review recurring licenses and renewal responsibility before activation. The point is not more paperwork; it is a faster decision when an expected condition is not met.
Before purchasing begins for cloud services, identify external approvals and vendor dependencies affecting cloud services. A shared baseline also reduces late changes caused by a vendor discovering ordinary constraints after kickoff. For schedule control involving Support, protect administrative accounts and record who receives continuing access. The control should be simple enough that the people doing the work will actually use it.
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