IT STAFFING
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Give your internal IT team a hand by outsourcing duties to one or more of out technicians with a co-managed plan tailored to your exact needs.
Do I expand my internal IT team, outsource, or maybe something in-between?
Let's consider a scenario. You have an IT team you're happy with. They're a small team, but they do a great job. They don't necessarily have the best pricing or all resources available to them, but they make it work with what they have. What if you could give them access to more resources and better pricing?
With co-management comes the availability of our resources, and the benefit of our enterprise tier pricing; hand that over to your team, and everyone comes out ahead. We can provide more networking gear/computers/licenses etc., and we can do so at more affordable rates than what you would get buying them directly, and your existing teams have more resources to call upon (us) in the event something happens beyond their ability to handle.
Even with an in-house IT, it is beneficial for round-the-clock monitoring and systems supervision from a managed services provider to maintain 24/7 system protection. Bringing us into the loop is like having an external insurance service to guarantee that your business is safe in the event of all possible disasters.
Sliding Scale
Co-managed IT is one of the best tools that you can employ to grow your business. With regular technical business reviews, we can make sure that we adjust the level of support that you get to match and even enhance the growth of your organization.
Cost Efficiency
Hiring new employees is the most expensive aspect of running most businesses. By teaming up with us, you avoid all of the additional trouble that comes with making the decision to quantifiably expand your IT budgeting to include additional in-house hires.
Greater than the Sum
By working together, your team will get more out of the resources that you use. From our expert advice on strategic need assessment, to simple recommendations on hardware longevity, we're better together.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN
Our IT Co-Managed Solutions
Hardware Procurement
Get the best advice and pricing on all your hardware needs. From workstations and network equipment, to servers licenses
Microsoft Cloud Solutions
As Enterprise Tier Microsoft partners, we will leverage the best cloud solutions for your business needs.
Backup and
Recovery
Ensure data integrity and security for business with faster recovery with our tailored data cloud solutions.
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Our Services
Our managed IT services provide your business with complete peace of mind as our team of professionals take care of monitoring, managing, maintaining, and maximizing your IT assets for you.
Managing
Our support team continuously maintains your hardware and software with recent patches and updates and remain available to remotely support your team. Whether it’s a staffing change, ‘how-to’ question, or troublesome error message, we’ll be here ready to assist you.
Monitoring
We monitor your IT assets in real-time with strategic alerts that help our team ensure your IT investments are stable and available for use by your business. A fire department without smoke alarms can only reply once they see smoke in the distance, our advanced monitors help us catch those fires before they have even begun.
Maintaining
It is a major challenge to stay on top of everything going on in a network. Protocols change, updates are required, new concerns need to be addressed as they arise. It’s a major time sink. Instead of struggling through it yourself, we manage and adjust your IT assets proactively to ensure optimal performance and security, providing you and your business with complete peace of mind.
Maximizing
We help you get the most out of our IT assets by making sure they are always running optimally and according to the best standards of the industry. This performance tuning can help your business squeeze that little bit extra out of what it already has and take advantage of new technologies as they become available.
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Expertise
MicroAge offers innovative, reliable, flexible and cost-effective solutions that are entirely tailored to simplify and update your computing environment. MicroAge offers customized solutions designed to help you achieve your goals and improve your business performance..
About Us
"Achieve a higher degree of productivity through the effective use of properly implemented technology."
Daniel Spenst, President
Our History
MicroAge Chilliwack, formerly Spenst Technologies, is a proud member of the MicroAge network and the operator of the brand in the Fraser Valley region. We have been providing local businesses with affordable solutions and exceptional support since 2013. In doing so we have enabled these businesses to achieve a higher degree of productivity through the effective use of properly implemented technology.
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Microsoft Wants You to Pay for Updates
Microsoft has announced that starting on October 14, 2025, they will no longer provide free support and security updates for Windows 10.
While the idea of paying for updates might raise some eyebrows, let's put this into perspective. By 2025, Windows 10 will be a decade old, and Microsoft is likely to have introduced Windows 12. And as we know, Windows 11 is available today.
Supporting multiple old operating systems can be quite a handful, even for a tech giant like Microsoft.
2025 may seem like a way off, but it’s a good idea to start weighing up your options now. Here they are:
Option 1: Upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft's preferred option is for you to switch to Windows 11. It's got some fantastic features and free updates until its end of life.
Option 2: Stick with Windows 10 and pay
You can choose to stay with Windows 10, but you'll need to pay for security updates (no new features, though). The exact cost isn't known yet. It'll likely be a subscription for monthly updates.
Option 3: Stick with Windows 10 and don’t update it
Sure, you can continue using Windows 10 without paying, but this isn't advisable. Without updates, your business’s PCs will become vulnerable to threats and security issues. And without Microsoft’s support to fix problems, even tech experts like us have nowhere to go for help. Please don’t take this option!
You've got until October 2025 to decide, so there’s no rush. But if you want your business to thrive this year, we’d highly recommend upgrading to Windows 11 sooner than later. You’ll immediately benefit from some features that could improve your processes and make your team’s jobs easier.
If you're considering the move to Windows 11, or exploring other options, we're here to help make the transition smooth and hassle-free. Get in touch.
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CHILLIWACK
As service providers to more than 300 companies, the dedicated professionals at MicroAge are second to none when it comes to managed services. By improving efficiency, cutting costs and reducing downtime, we can help you achieve your business goals!
1-844-773-5753
#203 - 46167 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC Canada V2P 2P2
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Is your company local, or do you provide services throughout B.C.?
While our main office is located in Chilliwack, we have technicians located all around. As such, we do provide services throughout the province and even to further locations across Canada. As Mr. White once told 007, "We have people everywhere," and we can ensure that your needs are met regardless of location.
Q:
Do you offer different levels of support?
Absolutely! We have various support plans tailored to your needs, from basic to premium packages. Some organizations need everything and the kitchen sink too! Others maybe just need a good deal on a laptop, or a couple of Microsoft licenses. We make sure to adjust everything for you on our side of the coin so that you can continue to operate your business in a way that best serves you and your team.
Q:
Do you offer both hardware and software solutions?
Yes, we offer a wide range of hardware and software solutions tailored to your business needs. Our services encompass IT consulting, network management, cybersecurity, software development, cloud solutions, and more. Even if there is a certain product or service that we don't typically provide, you can still bet that we'll know the best way to contact the organization that does!
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What information do you need from us to begin?
We'll need details about your project goals, requirements, and any existing systems in place. Often times it can be a little overwhelming to distill what an organization's needs are. This is why we recommend booking a free consultation with us so that we can lead you down the best path by asking the right questions. Never fear, MicroAge is here!
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#200 - 45896 Alexander Ave, Chilliwack, BC, Canada V2P 1L5
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