Project Execution

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Planned. Tested. Delivered. Right. On-time.

Those five words aren’t typically used to describe technology projects. For Network 1 clients, they apply every time.

Create & Plan

Roll Out

Go Live

Follow Up

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“Network 1 is a great team to work with no matter what level of the organization you are working with. They are all very prompt and professional with the perfect splash of fun. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work and time!”

Operations Manager

Healthcare Law Firm

“I have had a professional relationship with Network1 Consulting for more than 20 years, and I can unequivocally attest that they stand as the premier managed IT services firm in the Atlanta area. Without hesitation, I would confidently refer Network1 Consulting to any of my customers, friends, or business associates seeking top-quality managed IT services for their business. Their commitment to taking care of their customers is tops! I highly recommend their services.”

CEO

Telecommunications Consulting Firm

“Network 1 Consulting is a valuable part of our team, a true partner rather than a vendor – coaching us on what’s best for our long-term goals. The work they do on our behalf serves to expand our day-to-day bandwidth and capabilities. Relying on Network 1’s expertise allows our employees to focus on their strengths while giving us an increased depth and breadth of knowledge. We trust Network 1 to advise us and provide proactive guidance. They are responsive to our needs.”

Director of Finance & Administration

Nonprofit Organization

“As a start-up, IT infrastructure and support was one of the most daunting parts of our launch, but Network 1 made everything seamless for us. As a financial services company, we have strict regulatory and compliance guidelines that Network 1 understands and appreciates.”

Partner

Wealth Advisory Firm

“Network 1 provides essential services professionally, expediently and with a friendly approach. We have been on board with them for 9 years. If you are looking for a managed service provider for your company, I would recommend looking into their services.”

IT Specialist

Human Resources & Benefits Consultants

“We are exceptionally pleased with the services that Network 1 provides to our law firm. They are quick to respond and resolve any computer issues we may have. We appreciate their willingness to be available and accessible.”

Administrator

Law Firm

“Network 1 is part of our team. They are quick to respond and resolve any issue we have. The team members of Network 1 are very knowledgeable and gracious. I would recommend them to anyone.”

CFO

Construction Company

What Makes Our Project Execution Different?

Unlike many managed service providers that ask the customers’ primary engineer to lead projects – or leave them out of the process entirely (leading to delayed quotes, slow rollouts, distracted team members, and late, over-budget delivery) – we handle projects differently.

At Network 1, each project we undertake has a dedicated and experienced project team that spearheads the effort. To ensure nothing is missed and every possible scenario is considered, we use it to track every project, both large and small. We gather input from the client engineer as well as leveraging other resources – such as desktop engineers and NOC engineers – to deliver thoroughly planned, on-time, and on-budget projects without sacrificing day-to-day support needs. On top of that, most projects have a fixed fee, or not-to-exceed price, that allows clients to budget properly, eliminating any surprise invoices

here's how we manage client projects

1. CREATE & PLAN

Three of our 1-damentals serve us well when we undertake client projects:

Prep & Plan
Details Matter
Expert Advice

How does it work? First, the client engineer and client manager – the two people who know the client best – meet with the Network 1 project manager and project engineer. Based on scope and complexity, other experts may join, including a desktop engineer with expertise in imaging computers, a NOC engineer with backup/recovery or cloud experience, or a leader who knows the client’s market. By including these experienced team members, we ensure the various pieces of the project will work together properly to create an outstanding deliverable.

The project engineer and client engineer take a deep dive into the existing environment and review the client’s business initiatives and 2-year Technology Roadmap. The project team starts off by asking questions such as, “Does the project design align strategically with the business and technology?” and, “Does the future state cut costs, improve productivity, increase security, reduce risk, or help the client gain a competitive edge?” The project manager then puts together a scope of work that the broader team discusses, questions, strengthens, and finalizes.

Only once that analysis is complete, do we put together a straight-forward project proposal, typically with a fixed fee or not-to-exceed price. The proposal details the project’s benefits and explains how monthly service fees will be impacted. We will then discuss the proposal with the client, answer any questions and receive their approval to proceed.

Some of the projects we design & plan include:

Consolidate, simplify and/or refresh servers and infrastructure
- Onsite
- In the cloud
- Move to the cloud – partially or 100%
Migrate email to Microsoft 365
Refresh desktop and laptop computers
Upgrade or roll-out software, or migrate an application to the software vendor’s cloud
Server room organization and cleanup
Switch refresh/upgrade
Office moves

2. ROLL OUT

Once approved, the project manager works closely with the client’s point-of-contact (POC) to determine the best timing for the rollout. Timing and communication are critical, particularly if downtime is required. In most cases, much of the work can be done behind the scenes. However, when that isn’t possible, any action that is client-facing is closely coordinated with the POC to ensure the least amount of inconvenience or lost productivity.

Testing is a major component of the rollout phase:

Are all systems ready and working properly?
Has everything been properly communicated to the POC and the end-users?
Are all resources scheduled?
Have internal support teams – Support Desk, Network Operations, Client Engineering, Management – been briefed on how to support the new environment?
Have instruction sheets been produced, and tested, for any actions that the end-users need to take?

Once all details have been analyzed and approved, a specific date and time are established for Go Live day. (Workstation refresh projects may require multiple Go Live days.)

3. Go Live

In some cases, like switch refresh or server room organization, project delivery doesn’t directly impact end-users. However, most projects do, and we are sensitive to any impact to the end-user’s environment. No matter how many instructions are delivered, emails are sent, or systems are tested, questions will arise on Go Live day. To minimize any disorientation and ensure that questions are answered promptly, we have project team members onsite on Go Live day to quickly help end-users through the process and address any issues as they arise. Once a project has launched, we are sure to decommission any old equipment to keep the environment organized and secure, as well as prevent future issues or confusion.

4. FOLLOW UP

While the project may be complete for our client, we aren’t done until we know if the client is satisfied, what went well, what could have gone better and how we can improve? To complete the project loop, we always hold two meetings:

A post-project meeting with the client
A post-project internal meeting with the team

Every project is an opportunity to learn and make adjustments for future client work. It is this analysis that allows us to live up to our tagline, Better IT = Better Business.