Mobile-ready websites & SEO

With increasing smartphone and tablet usage, making a website that is friendly to mobile devices has now become a critical part of website management. Responsive web design is recommended by Google, it allows one website to provide a great user-experience across many devices and screen sizes, and it also makes managing your SEO strategy easier.

Audio & visual telecommunication solutions

VOIP telecommunication systems

An IP telephony system can open up amazing possibilities for your business, enabling you to gain a competitive advantage by accommodating international virtual landline numbers increasing your worldwide accessibility. For national and international calling, the monetary savings from switching to VOIP technology can be enormous.

IP telephony systems fit around your business allowing you to use it how, when and where you want it. The systems are extremely flexible and will grow with your business, as it is software based, it can be continually updated with new features as they are developed.

VoIP systems allow you to do things that are simply not possible with traditional phone technology. Contact us for a free quote today.

BENEFITS OF VOIP TECHNOLOGY

1. Many VoIP phone numbers can be configured to simultaneously ring on multiple devices--such as your cell and landline phones--before going to voice mail, thus eliminating time-consuming "phone tag." In a recent survey conducted by Sage Research, the increased productivity enabled by internet telephony added up to 3.9 hours per week, per employee.

WITH VOIP, YOU CAN INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY.

2. Your phone number can have any available area code, not just the one assigned to your region. For example, a business based in California could have a phone number with a Florida area code--particularly advantageous if your business has (or wants) customers in Florida. You can even have an international number from Venezuela and encourage potential clients to call you at their local rate.

WITH VOIP, YOU CAN GET VIRTUAL PHONE NUMBERS.

3. Many VoIP services allow you to have voice mail and faxes automatically forwarded to your regular e-mail inbox. You get all your messages in one place, and your voice mail and faxes can be easily archived or forwarded to others. Users can also get their e-mails "read" to voice mail.

WITH VOIP, YOU CAN GET VOICE MAIL AND FAXES TO YOUR E-MAIL.

4. Many VoIP systems include telephony software that enables you to send and receive calls using a headphone/microphone unit connected to your computer. Now you won't miss an urgent call from a client, even when you're hanging out with your laptop at an internet café.

WITH VOIP, YOU CAN TALK ON YOUR LAPTOP.

5. As long as you have access to a broadband connection, you can use your VoIP system anywhere, such as in a hotel room or at a friend's home. Customers and employees can stay in touch just by calling your regular business phone number--they don't need to call your cell phone, which means you can save precious cell phone minutes.

WITH VOIP, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR PHONE SYSTEM WITH YOU.

Do you have an existing system of PBX, VoIP phones, servers or other hardware in which you have already invested? But you are not satisfied and ideally would like to upgrade it. However you feel that you will have wasted money… We can offer you the chance to offload your unwanted system. Email us a detailed list of your inventory. For a limited time, we will buy your old system in consideration of a replacement or an upgrade. Contact us now.

Video conferencing

Any business where direct, clear, person-to-person communication over long distances is necessary and whatever their business, people who use VU understand the business value of face-to-face communication.

We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words, and crystal clear HD videoconferencing is the perfect example of how true that statement is. A live video conference is much more effective than a phone call in many different situations. For example, you may need to visually demo a new product with your international sales team or troubleshoot an issue with a client which requires data sharing. Literally seeing what you are discussing is far more effective and meaningful than trying to describe it verbally with an audio conference.

Computers, servers and networks

Set-up and maintenance

We provide design, configuration and connection of office networks (LAN), office to office networks (WAN) and wireless networks (Microsoft windows or Apple’s Mac). We will design a new network, reconfigure an existing network or just monitor and administer your existing network according to your specific needs. We work with your existing hardware when possible to reduce the cost to you. We can easily integrate Mac OS X and other apple devices like the iphone and ipad into your existing windows network. Every clients needs are different, we can advise what would be a best fit for your budget, company size or demands at no additional cost.

Once your network is up and running you want to make sure it is safe from hackers, viruses, spyware and trojan horses. Your goal is to keep anyone out that doesn’t belong on your network and to make sure users are only accessing what they need to perform their job. Most security vulnerabilities arise from within and from inexperienced users, make sure you have a network that is less vulnerable to these situations. We can establish a security policy that fits the needs of your business or home by implementing safeguards through software, hardware or a combination of both. Your data is your business; don’t sacrifice it over a few dollars.

In networking terminology, wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is no physically wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications. Wireless networking utilizes specific equipment such as wireless network cards, Access Points and routers in place of wires for connectivity. Wireless networks are a great solution where wiring is not possible, not convenient or not visually appealing. Your network can be completely or partially wireless (ex. Laptops, back room workstation etc..).

Wireless hotspots are areas covered by a wireless internet connection for multiple mobile users to connect to in places like a restaurant, cafe, bookstore, marina, hotel, hospitals and universities. Today’s retail and private establishments are providing wireless hotspots to their customers for convenience and to gain a competitive advantage. Some businesses provide this as a free service while others supplement their income with a pay service, whatever your need we have the right solution for you. All wireless devices are not the same and there are several obstacles to achieving good signals in your entire coverage area. Featured Media can design and implement a complete wireless hotspot which will be reliable, proactively managed for loss of wireless signal and provide strong connection for all your users.

Wireless technology is an evolving technology that is constantly improving and concerns for security, speed and cost are rapidly disappearing. We can help you decide if a wireless network or wireless hotspot is right for you.

We can assist you in implementing an array of data back-up options, from simple daily back-ups on USB Drives to hourly back-ups on NAS, SAN or any other type of disk storage. Our recommended choice is the remote backup service (RBS) which provides you with an online backup solution to safely backup and restore data from your servers, laptops or workstations. There are several options to back-up your data but you should always have a back-up plan in place.

Should your computer crash or suffer some unforeseen event we can recover your data from your existing back-up or your hard-drive and restore your operations. We offer Emergency Recovery Service.

In today’ business climate working from the office can sometimes be a hindrance. Remote access is a way of having full access to your office data and programs while being on the road, home or at a clients site. All that is needed is an internet connection and you can work from anywhere just as if you were sitting at your desk. Featured Media can configure your PC or network for remote access and establish the appropriate security policy to keep unauthorized users out.

Let’s be clear, ( computers are like humans: they can be sick! )computers fail all the time! Sometimes it’s just a matter of time and sometimes it’s poor maintenance. Featured Media can repair your damaged computer quickly and keep them running smoothly with scheduled maintenance. We can get your unit up in no time so your users can continue to work and do it with limited interruption. We will also give you an honest assessment to help you determine if it’s worth the cost to repair your hardware.

Got new software to install? We can install and configure all kinds of software for single user or multi-user environments so you don’t have to spend hours or even days trying to get it to work.

Need to upgrade your computer or add a new piece of hardware (soundcard, videocard, DVD-ROM, Hard-Drive etc..)? Featured Media will install, configure and finetune your new hardware for optimum performance with your computer.

VIRTUALIZATION

Virtualization is a method of running multiple independent virtual operating systems on a single physical server. It is a way of maximizing physical resources to maximize the investment in hardware. One physical server can appear as several running different Operating Systems (Windows Server, LAMP Server, Web Server, PBX Server, Network Management Server etc.) and Software for your users. This slashes the majority of hardware acquisition and maintenance costs that can result in significant savings for any company or organization. Virtualization is not just limited to servers; you can virtualize your entire infrastructure including workstations and data storage systems.

We can assist you in leveraging your existing Hardware and reducing operational and IT costs.

The top 5 benefits to server virtualization:

1 , You can deploy multiple operating system technologies on a single hardware platform (i.e. Windows Server 2012/2008, Linux, Apple OSX Server, Windows 7 etc).

2 , You can create a virtual server image which can be deployed quickly and effortlessly to another physical machine should the server hosting your virtual machine go down - minimizing production downtime.

3 , By having each application within its own "virtual server" you can prevent one application from impacting another application when upgrades or changes are made.

4 , By implementing a server consolidation strategy, you can increase the space utilization efficiency in your data center, small business or office.

5 , Lower the number of physical servers. You can reduce hardware maintenance costs and energy costs because of a lower number of physical servers.

Commercial Audio / Video and Control Systems

Featured Media designs and installs audio/video, network and control systems for every commercial environment imaginable. We specialize in creating design-to-build systems, but we can upgrade any current setup you may have, too. Here are just some of our capabilities:

Sound systems with wired and wireless microphones and pendant-style speakers
Professional-grade flat-panel and projection TVs
Digital signage
Audio/video over IP networking broadcast
Video conferencing
Closed-circuit television
Background/foreground music and announcement over IP with management software
Advanced iPad/iPod apps and other remotes to control it all

We provide solutions for a wide range of venues, including:

Churches and schools

Advanced flat-panel TVs, speakers, wireless microphones and acoustical treatments can dramatically improve the A/V experience.

Corporate environments

Featured Media designs systems (including video conferencing) for corporate boardrooms, meeting rooms, reception areas and more.

Restaurants, bars and nightclubs

Whether you need background music for an intimate bistro, a floor-shaking sound system for a dance club, or multiple flat-screen TVs for a sports bar, we have experience doing it all.

Retail stores and common areas

We can create sound, video and digital signage presentations that will help to engage customers and keep them coming back.

Video Surveillance Systems

We specialize in providing security solutions utilizing the latest in video surveillance technology. Featured Media has successfully designed and installed surveillance systems for a wide range of customer needs including the commercial sector and offices. The addition of CCTV security cameras to your commercial real estate property protects your business from robbery and employee theft as well as lowers your business’s insurance rates.

Installing surveillance systems also benefits other aspects of your business such as:

Protection against false insurance claims.
Monitor employee activity and stimulate productivity in the workplace.
Observe and document improper workplace conduct.
Increase efficiency by allowing business owners to monitor their employees remotely.

We are expertly trained in constructing security systems that you can monitor when you are not present – we can even hook up security cameras that you can view remotely from your computer and mobile devices.

We are mindful of budgetary concerns and can custom-tailor a security system for each client’s needs, desires, and financial constraints. With our affordable, reliable, and efficient camera systems, you can always be aware and monitor what is important to you from down the street, across the country, or even overseas. Contact us for a free quote today.