Systems and Infrastructure Consultancy Services

Systems and Infrastructure Consultancy Services involve providing expert guidance, advice and support to organizations in the design, implementation, optimization, and management of their IT systems and infrastructure. These services help organizations leverage technology to meet their business goals, enhance efficiency, and ensure the reliability and scalability of their IT environment. Legend ITS provides services typically offered in Systems and Infrastructure Consultancy Services:

Infrastructure Assessment:

• Current State Analysis: Evaluate the existing IT infrastructure, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Performance Analysis: Assess the performance of servers, networks, storage, and other infrastructure components.
• Scalability Review: Evaluate the infrastructure's scalability to accommodate future growth.

Infrastructure Design and Architecture:

• Architecture Planning: Design and recommend IT infrastructure architectures aligned with business needs.
• Virtualization Strategies: Develop strategies for server and storage virtualization to optimize resource utilization.
• High Availability and Redundancy: Design solutions for high availability and redundancy to minimize downtime.

Server and Storage Solutions:

• Server Selection and Optimization: Assist in selecting and optimizing server hardware and configurations.
• Storage Area Network (SAN) Design: Design SAN solutions for efficient and scalable storage.
• Data Backup and Recovery Planning: Develop backup and recovery strategies for critical data.

Network Infrastructure:

• Network Design and Optimization: Design and optimize the organization's network infrastructure.
• Routing and Switching: Assess and optimize routing and switching configurations.
• Wireless Network Planning: Design and implement secure and high-performance wireless networks.

Cloud Infrastructure and Migration:

• Cloud Readiness Assessment: Evaluate the organization's readiness for cloud adoption.
• Cloud Migration Planning: Develop strategies and plans for migrating applications and data to the cloud.
• Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Design solutions that leverage multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.

Data Center Planning:

• Data Center Design: Design and optimize physical and virtual data centre environments.
• Data Center Consolidation: Develop strategies for consolidating and optimizing data centre resources.
• Energy Efficiency: Implement measures to improve energy efficiency in data centre operations.

Desktop and Endpoint Solutions:

• Endpoint Device Management: Design and implement solutions for managing desktops, laptops, and other endpoints.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Implement VDI solutions for centralized desktop management.
• End-User Computing Strategies: Develop strategies for enhancing end-user computing experiences.

Collaboration and Communication Solutions:

• Unified Communications: Design solutions for integrating communication tools and platforms.
• Video Conferencing Systems: Implement and optimize video conferencing solutions for collaboration.
• Messaging and Email Solutions: Assess and optimize messaging and email systems.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• IAM Strategy: Develop strategies for managing user identities and access rights.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Implement SSO solutions to enhance user authentication and access control.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Implement controls for managing privileged access.

IT Service Management (ITSM):

• ITSM Framework Implementation: Implement ITSM frameworks and best practices for efficient service delivery.
• Service Desk Optimization: Assess and optimize service desk operations for improved incident resolution.

Automation and Orchestration:

• Automation Strategies: Develop strategies for automating routine IT tasks and processes.
• Orchestration Solutions: Implement orchestration tools to streamline complex workflows.

Security Infrastructure:

• Security Architecture Review: Assess and enhance the security architecture of IT systems.
• Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): Implement and optimize security controls for network security.

IT Governance and Compliance:

• Governance Frameworks: Assist in developing and implementing IT governance frameworks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that IT systems comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

• DR/BC Planning: Develop and maintain plans for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Testing and Training: Conduct regular testing of DR/BC plans and ensure staff training.

Technology Refresh and Lifecycle Management:

• Technology Refresh Planning: Develop strategies for refreshing outdated hardware and software.
• Lifecycle Management: Implement processes for managing the entire lifecycle of IT assets.

Capacity Planning:

• Performance Monitoring: Implement tools and processes for monitoring system performance.
• Capacity Forecasting: Forecast capacity requirements and plan for resource scalability.

Cost Optimization:

• Cost Analysis: Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the current IT infrastructure.
• Recommendations for Optimization: Provide recommendations for optimizing costs without compromising performance.

Training and Knowledge Transfer:

• Staff Training: Provide training programs for IT staff responsible for infrastructure management.
• Knowledge Transfer: Transfer knowledge to the internal team to empower them to manage and troubleshoot infrastructure effectively.

Systems and Infrastructure Consultancy Services are essential for organizations aiming to build and maintain resilient, efficient, and scalable IT environments. By engaging with infrastructure consultants, organizations can ensure that their technology investments align with business objectives and that their IT systems are well-positioned to support future growth and innovation.