LET'S TALK! IT ConsultingIT Assessments IT Infrastructure Consulting IT Managed Services IT Strategy and Planning Cloud Solutions Office Moves Document Management Services Cloud Solutions The advent of cloud integration has completely changed how forward-thinking companies implement their IT strategy. Many of your systems can probably be moved to the cloud, and it’s one of the best ways to securely back up your servers. Using the cloud has many advantages. It saves you money by eliminating the need for physical hardware and frees up resources and space that your business can use in other ways. It also ensures you aren’t paying for too much computing power (and that you always have enough power), which can be an issue with physical servers. Another advantage of cloud integration is that it provides server accessibility from work, home, or practically anywhere. We can find the best configuration of cloud-integrated Microsoft products to advance your business, and help you choose the right cloud datacenter solution to keep your information safe and secure. Cloud Strategy We’ll partner with your organization to find the best cloud option for your business. This can include help with migration, backups, cybersecurity, choosing a datacenter, and more. Want to learn how to develop a holistic cloud strategy? Download Icon View this On-Demand Webinar Microsoft Cloud Services Microsoft products are designed to work in tandem with the cloud for maximum productivity. Our experience helping companies implement these products together with the cloud means we can configure the right solution for all users through extensive testing and piloting. Microsoft Azure We know how to make Microsoft Azure work for your company—how to use it for testing, application management, as a datacenter, and more—so that you can leverage all of its features to your benefit. We’ll also assist with communication and training, making sure all end users are prepared for the migration and ready to use the platform. Office 365 The cloud-hosted Microsoft Office 365 provides versatility and cloud integration features that can make your business faster, smarter, and more productive. We can show you how to get the most out of Office 365—how to implement the platform, migrate your applications, manage your licenses, optimize identity management, back up systems, train your employees, and move servers to the cloud. Our hands-on approach to implementation places strong emphasis on security and end-user functionality, and we can also provide post-migration support whenever you need it. Dynamics If your business needs tools to assist with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or customer relationship management (CRM), Microsoft Dynamics can help. It can be used together with Azure and Office 365 among other Microsoft applications, and our team can implement Dynamics in the cloud while tailoring the application to the needs of your company. Datacenter Selection A reliable datacenter is critical for any successful business. We’ll find a datacenter solution that’s the right fit for you based on our conversations and assessment of your IT environment. We can also handle the vendor relationship, and we only work with datacenter partners we know and trust. Private Cloud A private cloud is an internal cloud infrastructure that is hosted and maintained by your company via intranet or a hosted datacenter. We can create, implement, and manage a private cloud—and we’ll make sure you’re using your existing server infrastructure optimally. It’s a great option if you have the resources because you aren’t sharing data with other entities, which can have security disadvantages. Public Cloud A public cloud is hosted by another company who is responsible for ongoing maintenance and security. Data from your company is stored in an offsite datacenter, which can be useful for testing purposes and for patch, software, and product rollout. Security is still excellent when using a public cloud option, but some companies prefer to host and maintain their own cloud. Local Cloud The local cloud option allows you to download and install a virtual server, which gives you the speed you expect from a local network coupled with the versatility of cloud computing. It is an increasingly popular and cost-effective cloud platform. Mark Caswell Director of Professional Services × Director of Professional Services Director of Professional Services HIGHLIGHT: “Taking a holistic approach to problem solving, we develop not just a solution, but the right solution for our client’s unique challenges.” Mark Caswell leads the technology team in developing innovative solutions to today’s complex technology challenges. With the range of services offered by the technology team including technology strategy and planning, technology implementation, software selection, managed IT services, and IV&V, Mark serves as a guide to growing the practice and developing the team. Under Mark’s leadership, the technology team as a whole leverages a holistic and empathetic approach to problem solving ensuring technology is in alignment with client’s overarching business strategy. Bringing to KSMC a background of project and program management of small, local projects, as well as leadership of large, global projects, has served as a strong base in understanding the unique challenges of KSMC clients. The passion Mark has for technology is equal to his passion for learning, which is evident through his completion of one undergraduate degree, two masters’ degrees, and one MBA throughout the years. You may recognize Mark from his appearance on The Price is Right showcase showdown back in the Bob Barker day. QUICK FACTS Certified Project Management Professional Holds two patents Favorite KSMC Value: Fearless Problem Solving EDUCATION Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Purdue University Master of Science, Computer Science Stanford University Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering IE Business School Master in Business Administration, Global Management Stanford Design School, Design Thinking Workshop Ryan Gould Business Technology Practice Manager × Business Technology Practice Manager Business Technology Practice Manager HIGHLIGHT: “My passion lies in forming solutions that have the power to transform a business and its operations.” Ryan Gould spends his days expertly managing each of the KSMC Business Technology teams and has earned himself the unofficial title of the 411 of the IT world. Day-to-day, Ryan focuses on helping our Business Technology teams deliver exceptional service to clients. From working on projects such as the implementation of Office 365 and Microsoft Azure, to designing and delivering client solutions, being a mentor to team leads, and pursuing new business, Ryan is passionate about understanding people and delivering high quality service to meet their needs. In his free time, Ryan loves to cook, compete in local billiards tournaments, and continuously learn. Any given day, you can find Ryan developing new skills to tackle tough client challenges. QUICK FACTS Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Unofficially the 411 of the IT world Favorite KSMC value: Empathy EDUCATION ITT Technical Institute Bachelor of Science, Information and Internet Security Ryan Achterberg Chief of Technology × Chief of Technology Chief of Technology HIGHLIGHT: “It is not just about finding a solution. It’s finding the right technology solution to meet clients exactly where they are that I love.” Ryan Achterberg specializes in serving clients by helping them align their business goals with technology planning and implementation. With a top priority of client success, Ryan leads the assessment of client’s current technology against their growing needs. Building off of the foundation discovered through the assessment, he works with clients to align business goals and IT needs, which results in a technology solution that is aligned to the overarching business strategy. This customized and holistic approach provides clients with a long-term roadmap for success. Working in technology his entire career, Ryan’s experience spans technology advisory and assessments, network design and implementation, and a focus on cloud solutions such as Office 365 and Microsoft Azure to support business initiatives and solve business challenges. When Ryan isn’t helping clients solve their technology challenges, he spends his time on the sideline of a soccer field, football field, or basketball court mentoring and coaching young athletes. QUICK FACTS Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSE), Office 365 and Messaging VMware Certified Professional Favorite KSMC Value: Fearless Problem Solving EDUCATION Indiana University Bloomington Kelly School of Business, Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems Ready to get in touch with us about our IT Consulting services? Give us a call at 317.452.1700 or fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you quickly. Contact KSMC If you are human, leave this field blank. NAME * EMAIL * ORGANIZATION * Phone Number MESSAGE
