From network contact to network solution from 7 Business

A colleague introduced Ian to Award Productions Ltd, a ‘bricks and clicks’ retailer of military memorabilia, who needed help to install a structured cabling system for his computer network. It soon became evident that Award’s issues were not limited to cabling. Ian’s experienced eye quickly identified problems with the network equipment and phone system.

Kevin Paton, owner of Award, realised that he had found just what his situation demanded in 7 Business Solutions. He was in the process of establishing a retail shop in Shrewsbury in addition to a successful online retail operation. Spread across two locations, his IT infrastructure was in urgent need of upgrading to cope with new demands. Ian was asked to advise what was needed and then implement the agreed plan. That included a phone system, improved broadband and networking equipment linking the two sites securely for data sharing.

For Ian Ross it was further proof, if proof were needed, that his business model of providing expert business IT and telecoms advice, supply and support answered a real need amongst Shropshire’s small and medium sized businesses.

Kevin agreed, saying, “We had a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve and – what we thought to be – the ideal outcome. Ian was able to demonstrate clearly the benefits of his alternative solutions and took a far more ‘future-proof’ approach in his thinking. I have been very impressed with the can-do attitude of the company and have really felt that I could leave this project in safe hands.’

For Award, Ian’s tag line for 7 Business Solutions ‘Paracetamol for your technology headaches’ – had proved to be absolutely true.