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What is the Cloud?

The Definition of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is managed, shared applications, development platforms, or computing infrastructure accessible via the internet. It provides options such as bandwidth and on-demand computing power with flexible capabilities normally purchased as a metered service.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cloud computing as a "model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction." NIST lists five essential characteristics:

  • On-Demand Self Service - A consumer can unilaterally provision computing capabilities, such as server time and network storage, as needed automatically without requiring human interaction with each service provider.
  • Broad Network Access - Capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms that promote use by heterogeneous thin or thick client platforms (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and workstations).
  • Resource Pooling - The provider's computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers using a multi-tenant model, with different physical and virtual resources dynamically assigned and reassigned according to consumer demand. There is a sense of location independence in that the customer generally has no control or knowledge over the exact location of the provided resources but may be able to specify location at a higher level of abstraction (e.g., country, state, or datacenter). Examples of resources include storage, processing, memory, and network bandwidth.
  • Measured Service - Cloud systems automatically control and optimize resource use by leveraging a metering capability at some level of abstraction appropriate to the type of service (e.g., storage, processing, bandwidth, and active user accounts). Resource usage can be monitored, controlled, and reported, providing transparency for both the provider and consumer of the utilized service.
  • Rapid Elasticity - Capabilities can be elastically provisioned and released, in some cases automatically, to scale rapidly outward and inward commensurate with demand. To the consumer, the capabilities available for provisioning often appear to be unlimited and can be appropriated in any quantity at any time.


According to NIST, cloud computing is deployed four ways over three service models. The three service models are:

  • Software as a Service (SaaS) -The capability provided to the consumer is to use the provider's applications running on a cloud infrastructure. The applications are accessible from various client devices through either a thin client interface, such as a web browser (e.g., web-based email), or a program interface. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, storage, or even individual application capabilities, with the possible exception of limited user-specific application configuration settings.
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) -The capability provided to the consumer is to provision processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources where the consumer is able to deploy and run arbitrary software, which can include operating systems and applications. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over operating systems, storage, and deployed applications; and possibly limited control of select networking components (e.g., host firewalls).
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) - The capability provided to the consumer is to deploy onto the cloud infrastructure consumer-created or acquired applications created using programming languages, libraries, services, and tools supported by the provider. The consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, or storage, but has control over the deployed applications and possibly configuration settings for the application-hosting environment.


The four deployment models are:

  • Public Cloud - The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public. It may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them. It exists on the premises of the cloud provider.
  • Private Cloud - The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers (e.g., business units). It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises.
  • Community Cloud - The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a specific community of consumers from organizations that have shared concerns (e.g., mission, security requirements, policy, and compliance considerations). It may be owned, managed, and operated by one or more of the organizations in the community, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises.
  • Hybrid Cloud - The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers (e.g., business units). It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises.

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Our Difference

We're all in this together

We're in this business to help other small businesses grow and move forward.  It's as simple as that.  We're driven by the philosophy that if we help local businesses solve their IT issues so they can become more profitable and successful, then we will inherently grow along with them.  There is no catch, no gimmick, just experience and best practices that we've honed over the years to make our services work for YOUR business needs.

From the desk of Tim Beard, CEO of NetWorthy Systems

Dear Business Owner,

Hello, my name is Tim Beard, CEO of NetWorthy Systems. As a business owner, I feel a lot of similar pain points as you.  Just like you, I know how much of a hassle it can be dealing with IT troubles.  It's expensive, it's time consuming, and it's downright frustrating.  You pay your employees to work, but if their workstations aren't working or the server is unreachable, they can't do their jobs.  

Is your IT provider causing you headaches?
Does it seem like they are constantly chasing the same problems while your users still can't get to their work?  Did you know that most of the day-to-day IT issues you experience can be resolved with just a little proactive maintenance?

IT Support doesn't need to be expensive or frustrating.  That's why it is my personal goal to change the way you think about IT, and here's how:

I will give you 2 free hours of our Networthy service to show you that there is a better way to solve those day-to-day issues that plague businesses everywhere of all sizes.  If you don't have an issue for us to solve right away, that's fine; use your 2 free hours to have us run a full audit on your network infrastructure and map out any weak points, finding issues before they even occur.  That's the NetWorthy Systems Difference; proactive maintenance to prevent downtime.  We don't wait around for things to break; we keep your business up and running all day, every day.  Why experience a loss in productivity or get slammed with high computer repair bills?  We want you to expand and grow.

People ask me, "Aren't you worried about businesses taking advantage of this free service?"  I'll admit, it happens, although rarely.  Most business owners are honest people who are frustrated with their current IT.  They just want someone they can trust to maintain their infrastructure so they can focus on what's really important; driving their business forward.  I love seeing my clients succeed, hearing that their profits have gone up and their expenses have gone down.  As my clients grow, my business grows along with them.  It is in my company's best interest to provide the best service possible.

I urge you to take advantage of our service, and you'll see that I'm right; we're the best at what we do, and our level of service is top-notch.  We've worked hard to lay out the best practices, train our talented team and provide them with the best tools in the industry.  I want to give you a chance to experience it before you risk your money on a whole new IT company.  Once you've tried it and love it, we'll take great pleasure in welcoming you to the NetWorthy Systems family as another one of our happy, loyal, long-term clients.

Have a fantastic day,
Tim Beard

The Beaumont IT Experts

NetWorthy Systems provides IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses in the Beaumont area.  It's always been our goal to provide enterprise-level IT practices and solutions to the small business sector, with small business prices.  Our experience has allowed us to build and develop the infrastructure needed to keep our prices affordable and our clients up and running.

We partner with many types of businesses in the area, and strive to eliminate IT issues before they cause expensive downtime, so you can continue to drive your business forward.  Our dedicated staff loves seeing our clients succeed.  Your success is our success, and as you grow, we grow.

NetWorthy Systems's Managed Service Plan ensures:
  • Proactive Care - Dedication to the prevention of data loss and other business technology disasters before they happen
     
  • Round the Clock Maintenance- 24/7 access to remote & on-site server remediation services at a flat monthly rate 
     
  • Live Help Desk Support - Fast and reliable IT solutions provided 24x7x365 for your business users 

Why Networthy Systems?

Networthy Systems partners with forward thinking growth companies that strategically embrace technology to achieve business goals.  We integrate the entire Networthy Systems team into our clients’ organization to become their single resource for technology needs.  We engage our team to not just fix technology problems but to solve business challenges with unsurpassed service and innovative solutions. Through this collaborative effort, we are a force multiplier for client success

The Networthy Systems Vision

Through the pursuit of our Mission and Values, Networthy Systems will be the preferred IT Services Company for clients and our team.

The Networthy SystemsMission Statement

Networthy Systems helps clients succeed by empowering their people with reliable and powerful technology solutions.

Networthy SystemsValues

We recognize and promote certain values to achieve our mission and fulfill our vision:

  • Trust: We will always instill trust by our actions and decisions for our clients and team.
  • Quality: We will only provide quality work and solutions for our clients.
  • Committed: We are committed to both our clients and our team.
  • Expert: We will continually train so we remain experts in what we do.
  • Helpful: We gain satisfaction when we help others.

Give those hours wasted on IT problems back to your employees and create a lasting impression on your clients through superior technology services and customer care.

Contact us today to find out how NetWorthy Systems can help your business!

 

An IT Industry Secret

Shhh, don't tell anyone we told you!


WARNING: We are about to let you in on a secret about how most computer companies really make their money!  We will cover the three main types of IT companies and what you can expect out of them.
 
 

The Pay-By-The-Hour Computer Company

In the IT Industry, we call this the 'break-fix' practice.  That's because this type of company bases the majority of their income on the fact that your technology will break, and you will pay them to fix it.  These companies usually charge per hour for support, or perhaps offer a discount with blocks of prepaid time.  Their technicians come to your office to solve a specific computer issue.  These on-site technicians are expensive, and the company they work for often has expectations for the amount of billable time their employees need to have.  It is a pretty standard practice for the technician to manage their own time to an extent, and they are responsible for producing their own billing and that is reflected in their pay.  In a situation like this, the tech wants to complete the task and move on to the next client to rack up enough billable hours to make their boss happy.  This leaves them in a position where they simply don't have the time to resolve other issues or run maintenance on systems to minimize downtime and ensure that your entire infrastructure is running smoothly.  There's no reason to show anyone in your organization how to resolve even a simple problem (rebooting a router for example) because that means one less billable call in the future.  Plus, answering questions and checking into other issues might cut into the other billable visits that tech has that day.  This method works well enough for residential users with computer troubles, but let's be serious, you are trying to run a business.

In the end, you end up paying for the technician to come out along with the employee(s) who couldn't work due to the issue.

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The "Preventative" Maintenance Computer Company

Some tech support companies might offer to do regular preventative maintenance when visiting their clients, or they schedule out these visits out regularly on specific dates and times.  This is so the technician can fill up their day with as many on-site client visits as possible.  When the tech visits your office, they usually have a block of time to complete a series of proactive maintenance tasks to keep your IT running well.  This sounds pretty good so far, right?  Unfortunately, the tech usually doesn't have the flexibility to go over the allotted time, especially without getting approval to bill you.  The real kicker is that if the tech finishes the tasks early, they are often instructed to just find other things to do to fill the block of time, or even worse, just move on to the next client.  You'll still pay whether you get your hour or if it only takes the tech 15 minutes.

Tech support companies love this model because it gives them guaranteed billable hours and they take no risk because if you need more help, they simply bill you by the hour.

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Then, there's OUR way, with Networthy!

We do things differently.  Stop paying outrageously high hourly rates that can sneak their way into your bill, and get proactive giving everyone in your company the support they need, when they need it, without the huge costs.  We call it Networthy, and it's designed to give you and your entire organization peace of mind when it comes to your IT.  We take the best aspects of hourly support and the best aspects of preventative maintenance, add a live help desk that anyone in your company can call anytime without an extra fee, and bundle it all together into an easy to budget flat rate.  To keep our costs low and our clients happy, we've spent a lot of time and money investing in an infrastructure that can automatically monitor your servers and workstations, detecting problems before they cause you downtime.  The flat rate includes security patches, updates for your virus protection, and much more.  And, so you can sleep soundly at night, we offer all of this 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We can even include unlimited on-site support visits!  Get proactive and save time, money, and stress with Networthy!