Wednesday, January 24, 2007

What is NerdCare?

You buy insurance for your car, you buy insurance for your house. Your computer has valuable information on it - your email, address book, favorites, databases, invoices, accounting, documents, digital photos, music, videos - the list goes on and on.

What value does the content on your computer have to you or your business?

NerdCare Assurance plans give you the peace of mind to know that your vital data is safe and your software and hardware technology are in good operating condition.

Most of the time, people are reactive when it comes to computer and technology maintenance. NerdCare Assurance saves you money and let's you accurately forecast your technology costs by providing monthly or bi-monthly services on a proactive, contractual basis.

NerdCare Assurance plans start from as low as $45.00/month/computer (under 5 computers), and as low as $35.00/month/computer (more than 5 computers).

Basic NerdCare Assurance includes:

a) Antivirus/antispyware scans and updates
b) Windows Updates
c) Quarterly physical integrity check of hard drive and RAM
d) Free consultation and recommendations
e) 20% off regular prices for services not covered under terms of agreement

Additional Services are virtually endless - however, the following are recommended additions (additional costs involved):

f) Scheduled backups
g) bi-monthly/quarterly physical cleaning of computer (inside and out)
h) Performance optimizations (remove unneeded start-up programs, change Windows settings)
g) Security Assessment, optimization and maintenance (for networks)
h) Remote Maintenance
i) 10% discount on hardware purchases
j) Additional 10% discount on regularly priced services not covered under terms of agreement.
k) Removal of virus/spyware if found

Let's take the example of a small office with 4 computers and 1 server. The client goes for the full package and pays $55/computer x 4 computers, and $100/server for a total of $310/month.

If we compare that against the cost of having a full-time IT person on staff, even at minimum wage:

Minimum Wage IT employee: $7.15 x 180 hours/month = $1287.00.

Compare that with $310/month and it's easy to see how NerdCare Assurance can give you peace of mind at a very reasonable price.

If you think NerdCare might be something for you or your business, give me a call at 902-980-0989 or email ben.wiper@nerdsonsite.com to set an appointment for your Free, No Obligation, Consultation.

Regards,
Ben

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