Here are a few cases that provide samples of the type of work that ProQuattro does.
Case 1: A company requested "technology update".
A company wanted to have the technology in their office updated. They previously used the services of a high-school student who moved away to attend college. ProQuattro performed an analysis of the environment. A four-phase solution was developed, determined by urgency of need:
Phase 1
- Replace outdated Windows NT file server from 1998 with new hardware and Windows 2000 operating system.
Phase 2
- To allow more control of email options, build an email server to be hosted by the company.
- Seemlessly migrate all users from old email system to internal system, without email address changes or loss of email.
Phase 3
- Migrate/upgrade all desktops from Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional.
- Connect all printers to local area network.
Phase 4
- Develop new web site. Build web server, to be placed at the company's location, on which to host the web site.
Case 2: A company requested an internet presence.
ProQuattro analyzed what the company wanted, what was needed to remain competitive, and what the company needed on its site to best leverage its internet presence. A step-by-step list of the work performed:
- Performed a detailed analysis to see what the client needed.
- Performed offsite brainstorming session create ideas for presentation.
- Presented ideas to client for feedback.
- Purchased domain name.
- Allocated space on ProQuattro's web hosting servers.
- Designed draft website.
- Reviewed draft with client.
- Designed 'final' website.
- Received client 'OK'.
- Met with client regularly/maintained and updated website.
Case 3: A company needed an email solution that provided unlimited flexibility to meet its changing needs.
ProQuattro looked at the company's needs, facilities, and budget. IT was decided that a
QMail server running Linux as an operating system was the best solution.
ProQuattro performed the following:
- Specified and purchased server hardware.
- Installed Linux operating system.
- Installed and configured QMail.
- Determined required additional mail software and installed it.
- Hosted server at ProQuattro facilities.
- Administered mail servers and user accounts.