From a Small Office on Main Street to a Multi-Site, Networked Corporation with a Rack Full of Servers...

Our Services Have You Covered

You may be looking for someone to solve a specific problem, or you may be looking for a comprehensive approach. We are here to support you no matter what you need:

Enjoy Peace of Mind

Secure Your Data

Rest Easy with Network Security

Stop Wasting Time on Spam

Get Your Network Up and Running

Step Up to a Server

Frequently Asked Questions

Enjoy Peace of Mind

Thanks to our MLANS Peace of Mind plan, your computer network will RUN FASTER and without all of the error messages, crashes, and problems. Under this plan, you’ll get ALL the computer network maintenance and support you need for one low, fixed monthly rate without any surprises, hidden costs, or the expense of a full time IT staff.

This service is ideal for the business owner or manager who doesn’t want to WASTE THEIR TIME dealing with computer problems and maintenance and simply wants the peace of mind that everything is covered and taken care of.

We are so confident in our Peace of Mind program that we are willing to back it up with a powerful guarantee that no other IT firm or consultant would DARE to make:

100% No-Hassle Peace of Mind Guarantee

We guarantee that we will be able to detect, diagnose, and prevent any type of network problem from escalating into downtime.

If by some odd chance your network goes down, if you get a virus, a hacker invasion, or any other problem that requires clean up and fixing, we will do ALL of the work necessary to restore your network back to full speed with no additional service fees to you.

The MLANS Peace of Mind Plan is ideal for business owners who…

Need to have their computer network, e-mail, database, and Internet access up and running 24/7/365 without problems.
Value the security of their data, and want to do EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to prevent loss, corruption, or theft.
Want to maximize the speed, availability, and performance of their network.
HATE dealing with—or thinking about—computer problems and other complexities of operating a computer network.
Don’t have the time or staff to deal with computer network maintenance.

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	FREE, 27-Point Problem Prevention Audit reveals the hidden risks in your network.. We can only do 6 audits per month due to time restrictions, so act now!.
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Secure Your Data

Our state-of-the-art MLANS Peace of Mind Backup service combines onsite backup for rapid recovery and offsite backup for total assurance that your data is protected. Best of all, it is completely automated and requires absolutely no user intervention.

MLANS Peace of Mind Backup is ideal for business owners who…

Would take a major financial and operational hit if they lost their data, perhaps even risk going out of business.
Are bound by regulatory or ethical requirements to protect client data from loss, unauthorized access, or theft.
HATE changing tapes, bringing backup media home, and not knowing whether the restore would bring back the latest data, or even work at all.

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Rest Easy with Network Security

If you lie awake at night worrying about fire, flood, viruses, hackers, and employee sabotage, we can have you sleeping well again. Our security program is a layered approach:

Anti-Spam: Stops infected inbound messages and spam before they even get to your network. Stops infected outbound messages to keep you off blacklists.
Firewall: Keeps out hackers, filters incoming traffic, and controls user access to the Internet.
Anti-Virus Software: Captures and isolates viruses and other malware on your servers, PCs, and networked laptops to prevent infection.
Backup: Securely stores your server data both onsite and offsite so it can be readily restored.
Battery Backup ("UPS"): Protects your servers from blackouts and power fluctuations.
Environmental Alarm: Notifies us when your servers are at risk of over-heating or damage from water, smoke, or fire.
Acceptable User Policy (AUP): Clearly states rules for employee use of your computers and data. You may reinforce it with employee training.

You can combine these products with MLANS Peace of Mind for a comprehensive technology management solution.

Stop Wasting Time On Spam

We hear it every day: A DELUGE of spam wastes productive hours and ties up your Internet connection.

Exchange Defender keeps your users safe from email threats and keeps you in business. Your users will get much less spam, no viruses, they will be able to communicate if the server or network connection goes down and you will get reports and control over your organization's messaging. All at a single price.


	FREE, 27-Point Problem Prevention Audit reveals the hidden risks in your network.. We can only do 6 audits per month due to time restrictions, so act now!.
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Get Your Network Up and Running

Technology can be a powerful tool for executing business strategy. But soaring IT costs, unreliable systems, and inexperienced staff can create risks rather than competitive advantage. You need expert, affordable, responsive IT support. You need MLANS.

We have expertise in security, protecting your computers with anti-virus and anti-spyware, putting an end to spyware and viruses and blocking new threats with an updated firewall.

We can mobilize anytime, anywhere networking, secure remote access with VPN or Terminal ServicesSynchronize, syncrhonize your PDAs, and integrate computers and telephones with a T1 line or voice-over-IP (VOIP). We can recommend and install a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) - wired or wireless - that meets your needs for saving money and increasing functionality.

Step Up to a Server

When you have valuable data scattered among your PCs, you risk losing it and have no way to back it up or manage it. With Microsoft Small Business Server. we can help you pull it all together. You can set up your own mail server with Microsoft Exchange. Servers are surprisingly affordable and we can have your server running in less than a day.


	FREE, 27-Point Problem Prevention Audit reveals the hidden risks in your network.. We can only do 6 audits per month due to time restrictions, so act now!.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can you make my network run faster?

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Answer: We often receive calls asking us to clean up a network that is malfunctioning and creating a variety of headaches. A well-designed network operates smoothly and efficiently, requiring a minimum of maintenance. Over the long-term, it saves you money.

Before starting network monitoring and maintenance, we first prepare the network by improving its performance and security, whether you have one local area network (LAN) or a larger multi-site network for distributed offices.

A properly planned network is a cost-efficient way to stay error-free when you grow and add new applications. Your network design should also provide for disaster prevention and security.

2) Can MLANS make my business more secure?

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Answer: Your business can be brought to a halt by viruses, spyware, and other “malware.” It is not a question of “if” but merely of “when.”

Security measures are essential in today’s high-risk environment to protect your systems from:

External threats — You can find a wide variety of firewalls,
anti-virus software, and more. But which ones are right for you?
We will advise you about the most appropriate security measures for your particular environment.
Internal threats — You should also plan to protect your data from theft or sabotage by disgruntled employees or ex-employees, as well as curious eyes looking at sensitive information. Even simple measures like changing passwords can make a big difference. We can set up an effective internal security plan for your company.

3) How can I protect my computers from viruses and other infections?

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Answer: All too often, a new customer’s first call to us is, “Help! My system is running too slow and has popups I don’t want!”

To protect your computers from viruses, spyware and other “malware”…

Do not let your children play computer games and download data on your office systems.
Learn to recognize and ignore hoaxes — Never follow unsolicited instructions to delete a system file.
Avoid untrustworthy sources— Before you download a potentially infected file or program like a game or an application, or even a document, consider if this is from a trustworthy source. Do not browse web sites that are not known to be trustworthy. Do not insert a disk or CD-ROM in your computer’s drive unless you fully trust the source.
Ignore unexpected messages or attachments — Do not open an unexpected Email message or attachment, as it may be infected.
Install reliable antivirus and anti-spyware software. Both antivirus and anti-spyware software are included with your Peace of Mind program.
Update your antivirus software regularly. Your Peace of Mind program verifies that your antivirus software has been updated, and that your computers are not infected. With Peace of Mind, on the unlikely chance your computers get an infection, we will remove it at no charge to you.

4) Is there anything I can do to reduce spam?

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Answer: Spam is unwanted and unsolicited email. It is not only annoying, but is a significant drain on your time and your network resources. You have probably seen an increase in the amount of "junk mail" which shows up in your email box. The activities of a small number of people are becoming a bigger problem for the Internet. We can make your experience on the Internet better.

Caution: A lot of spam comes with instructions on how to "remove yourself from our list". Yet, more often than not, the remove instructions don't work. In fact clicking on the link to unsubscribe will simply verify that you have a valid e-mail address, so that you can then get lots of spam instead of a little. Don't waste your time trying to jump through the spammers' hoops.

You can reduce (though generally not eliminate) spam by:

Installing Exchange Defender spam blocker software on your email server.
Installing spam blocker software on your system.

5) Can you set up remote access?

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Answer: A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a system that uses encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized uses can access your network and that your data cannot be intercepted.

Security — Although a cable modem, DSL line or T1 line provides fast, inexpensive access of your company's local area network (LAN), the Internet is anything but secure. A VPN helps solve this problem. With a VPN, you can do all your normal tasks as if you're in the office and your work is secure.

A VPN can further enhance network security by preventing remote access to a LAN by former employees or through a stolen a computer with remote access.
Cost Savings — A VPN provides cost savings through significantly reduced telephone charges — up to 80% for remote access and international sites.
Multiple Sites — Use a VPN to unite multiple sites with secure connections. When sites are connected via a VPN, they behave as if they are on one local private network, and each site connects through their local ISP instead of calling the remote site.

MLANS can set up a secure connection between the LANs using VPN appliances. For a lower-cost alternative, you can connect to your network through a web-based application.

Terminal Services, a component of Microsoft Windows, is an alternative to VPN, depending on your needs.

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