Local Area Network Solutions
A local area network, or LAN, lets you to share files, printers, servers, peripherals and the Internet. Computer Associates offers complete LAN services—from initial site analysis through implementation, training and follow-up service. And Computer Associates prides itself on deploying scalable network infrastructures that can grow with your business.

Wide Area Network Solutions
To communicate securely with remote offices and employees, business partners, vendors and customers over the Internet, many businesses employ wide area network (WAN) solutions. Computer Associates designs, implements and supports WAN solutions such as a Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and high-speed Internet access (via wired and T1 connectivity) using the latest technology.

Internet Services
In today's business environment, a permanent Internet connection and significant presence has become increasingly important. Computer Associates specializes in networking services that go well beyond Web browsing and e-mail. Whether you want to connect to the Internet, build a Web site, or host your own email server; Computer Associates can install reliable, secure systems that can grow with your business. To connect a whole network to the Internet, Computer Associates uses firewall security and anti-virus software to protect your data against security breaches and limit access from the outside world to selected services.

Web Hosting Services
Computer Associates provides full Internet website and e-mail hosting services. All e-mail services include virus scanning of all e-mail and attachments before they are downloaded by subscribers. In addition to PC-based mail clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Computer Associates provides web browser access to e-mail accounts.

Enhanced Network Security Solutions
Protecting your investment in network technology from outside intruders and damaging electronic viruses is critical in today’s business environment. Computer Associates understand the issues facing any networked organization and can implement a full range of state-of-the-arts security technologies, including multiple firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and anti-virus screening software. These technologies guard your business from unauthorized access.

Business Continuity Services
Computer Associates provides a detailed disaster recovery and business continuity plan for our clients. Through a secure Internet connection, Computer Associates mirrors all critical systems on a real-time basis. For most networks applications, fail over is immediate and users have access to business applications through any internet accessible location. In addition, Business Continuity services may be helpful in mitigating premises insurance availability and rates.

Prompt, Professional On-Site Service and Support
Computer Associates is there when you need us. We’ve been doing business in Rhode Island and southern New England for more than twenty-five years. We provide scheduled and emergency on-site service for any IT need, including the installation, maintenance and repair of software applications, hardware, servers (for Windows, Novell, Web, e-mail, proxy, and anti-virus), workstations, network devices, switches, routers, e-mail systems, Internet connections and gateways, networked printers, as well as wireless devices and networks.

Computer Associates also offers a 24/7 Help Desk staffed by a highly trained team of Customer Support Technicians that can resolve even you most troubling network administration issues.

Computer Associates performs all aspects of a network installation project, including:

• Network infrastructure and security assessment
• Design of new Microsoft Windows® Server 2003™ based networks
• Full network installation
• Deployment of firewalls, VPNs and anti-virus security technologies
• Coordination of vendors for cabling and data circuits
• Administrator and end-user training
• Ongoing 24/7/365 network support

Computer Associates caters its services to the needs of each individual client, based on specific networking capabilities, the size of the business operation and the customers’ IT staffing level. We can provide a complete turnkey solution or can serve in a consulting role for companies purchasing and installing networking equipment themselves.