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Acadian Computer Service

Planned Technology Projects

IT Projects Planned Around Your Business.

Network upgrades, server installs, office moves, hardware refreshes and structured cabling. Scoped properly up front, delivered on schedule and supported when it's done.

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Defined scope, fixed pricing Hardware refresh and rollouts Office moves, new builds and cabling CCTV and network projects
The Problem

Unclear scope makes projects harder to manage

You ask for a quote on a server replacement. Three vendors give you three different scopes, three different prices and three different timelines. The cheapest one looks great until the project starts and the change orders start rolling in.

Once the project finishes, the team disappears and nobody documents what was done. Six months later something breaks and nobody knows how things are configured.

How We Fix It

A clear scope, schedule and handover

We take time to understand your environment before recommending anything. We document the scope, schedule and expected outcome so you know what is included before work starts.

When the project is done we walk you through what changed, hand off documentation and stay available. If something needs attention later, we already know how it was built.

What We Cover

From Hardware Refreshes to Full New Builds

Each project is quoted against your actual business, not a generic template.

Hardware & Device Refresh

  • Bulk workstation and laptop refresh with data migration
  • Server hardware replacement and virtualization migrations
  • Deal registrations through Lenovo and other partners for better pricing
  • Windows 10 to 11 and Home-to-Business edition upgrades at scale
  • Staging, imaging and delivery so each device is ready on day one

Network, Server & Cloud

  • Firewall, switch and access point upgrades
  • Server installs, migrations and virtualization
  • Wi-Fi site surveys and VLAN segmentation
  • Cloud migrations to Microsoft 365, Azure or hosted environments
  • ISP coordination and circuit cutovers

Office Moves, New Builds & Cabling

  • Full IT relocation, planned around your move date
  • New-build coordination with your GC, electricians and trades
  • Structured cabling, neatly routed, labelled and tested
  • Workstation, phone, printer and meeting room setup
  • Day-one support so the new space just works

CCTV & Physical Infrastructure

  • IP camera system design, installation and remote viewing
  • Paging speakers, intercoms and network-connected devices
  • Coordination with electricians and trades as required
  • Retention and storage sized for your needs
  • Integration with your network and phone system
How It Works

From First Conversation to Final Walkthrough

1

Discovery

We review your work environment, business goals and constraints before we make any recommendations or issues quotes.

Usually 1 site visit and follow-up call

2

Scope and proposal

Clear scope of work, defined milestones, fixed pricing and a realistic timeline. We handle any vendor deal registrations to get the best pricing.

Proposal delivered within one week

3

Execution

We do the work on the agreed schedule, communicate progress and stage cutovers around your business hours. We manage any necessary trades.

Weekly updates throughout the project

4

Handoff

Full project documentation, walkthrough, equipment list and a follow-up visit to ensure all deliverables were completed successfully.

Reachable after the project closes

Common Questions

Technology Projects FAQ

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01 Can you handle a bulk hardware refresh?
Yes. We plan bulk workstation replacements, source hardware through vendors such as Lenovo, HP and Dell and prepare devices before delivery. We transfer programs, files and settings and check that staff can work on the new devices. Preparing systems ahead of the changeover helps reduce downtime.
02 Do you install and manage CCTV cameras?
We design IP camera systems, run the cabling, install the cameras, set up remote viewing and configure retention. For larger rollouts we coordinate with electricians or bucket-truck trades for any access we can't reach ourselves.
03 Will the project disrupt our business?
We design around that from the start. Cutovers happen after hours or on weekends when possible. Cabling and equipment installs are done in stages so most of your team can keep working. The plan we deliver before the project starts spells out exactly what changes when.
04 Do you work with our existing ISP and vendors?
Yes. We coordinate with Bell, Cogeco, Rogers, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Microsoft and dozens of others. If you have an existing relationship, we work with it. If you don't, we can source the right gear or services at fair prices.
05 How long does a typical project take?
It depends on scope. A firewall replacement might be a single evening. A server migration may involve extra planning with cutover done after your office hours or during scheduled downtime. A full office move usually runs 2-4 weeks of planning followed by the actual move. We give you a realistic timeline up front, not an optimistic one.
06 Do you support the work after the project is done?
We don't disappear. Documentation gets handed off, your team gets a walkthrough and we stay reachable for follow-up questions. If an internal IT person or another provider supports you day-to-day, they get the same documentation we would keep ourselves.
07 Do you cover businesses outside Kingston?
Yes. We deliver projects across Eastern Ontario including Gananoque, Brockville, Napanee, Belleville and Prince Edward County.
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Often Combined

Managed IT Services

A clean project deserves clean ongoing support. Many of our project clients move into a managed IT plan so the same team that built it also looks after it day-to-day.

  • 24/7 monitoring of the new environment
  • Help desk for your team
  • Patching, security and vendor management
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Flat monthly pricing, free assessment.

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Plan Your Next Technology Project

Tell us about your project. We'll come back with a clear scope, realistic timeline and fixed pricing.

Defined scope, fixed price

We define what is included and discuss changes to the scope before carrying them out.

Realistic timelines

We plan the work around equipment availability, dependencies and your team's schedule.

We don't disappear

Documentation, walkthrough and a real number to call when you have follow-up questions.

Prefer to call? (613) 384-6735

Our Kingston team answers the phone and does the work. No getting stuck in a ticket queue or waiting on a callback.

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