LET'S TALK! IT Consulting And SupportIT 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 President × President President 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, President of KSMC, leads the organization in delivering innovative solutions to some of our clients’ most important challenges. Mark is passionate about helping teams & organizations achieve their goals and deliver results in the face of complexity. To achieve this, he deploys a unique blend of business leadership, strategic thinking, innovation expertise, and technical depth. Mark believes that continuous learning, driven by deep curiosity, is critical to the success of any organization. This is evident in his own learning path, but also in his passion to teach and coach others. Mark is part of the Edge Mentoring program, helping young professionals across Indianapolis develop their careers and leadership. He also frequently speaks at conferences, sharing thought leadership on a broad range of topics. Finally, he has made it a personal mission to train as many people as possible in Design Thinking, from K-12 students to seasoned professionals. QUICK FACTS Certified Design Thinking Leader Certified Project Management Professional & Lean Six-Sigma Professional Holds two patents in Aerospace technology Favorite KSMC Value: Fearless Problem Solving EDUCATION Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Stanford University Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering Purdue University Master of Science, Computer Science IE Business School (Madrid, Spain) Master in Business Administration, Global Management Ryan Gould Business Technology Practice Director × Business Technology Practice Director Business Technology Practice Director 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 Thanks for agreeing to KSM Consulting's Privacy Policy and Terms. With form submission, you agree that your information will be processed in accordance with those Terms.
