Network & Infrastructure
Network architecture, wireless, connectivity, infrastructure upgrades, and related technology improvements.
ENVIZION IT / IT PROJECTS & CONSULTING
IT Projects & Consulting for West Michigan Businesses
Have an IT project? Let's get it done right.
Technology projects can get complicated quickly. Whether your internal team needs an assist or you have a standalone technology project that needs experienced hands, Envizion can help you understand the need, develop the plan, and carry the project through implementation.
We start by understanding the environment before recommending the solution, because getting the project right means understanding what it's connected to.
Sometimes you need help with a project, not a new IT department.
Not every technology need requires an ongoing Managed IT relationship.
Envizion works with organizations on standalone IT projects as well as projects that are part of an existing Managed or Co-Managed relationship.
Maybe your internal IT team needs additional capacity or specialized experience. Maybe your organization has a technology initiative that simply needs experienced people to help evaluate, plan, and implement it.
We'll start with the project in front of you and determine how we can help.
What kind of IT project can we help with?
Microsoft 365 & Cloud
Microsoft 365 configuration and migrations, identity and access projects, cloud technologies, and related implementation work.
Servers & Data
Server projects, data management, backup, disaster recovery, and related infrastructure improvements.
Cybersecurity
Security assessments, security improvements, MFA, endpoint protection, firewall/security configuration, and remediation planning.
Devices & Deployments
PC, mobile-device, hardware, and related technology deployments and upgrades.
Phone & Communication Systems
VoIP and business communication technology projects.
Technology Assessments & Roadmaps
Evaluating the current environment, identifying needs, developing recommendations, prioritizing improvements, and planning investments.
Software, Licensing & Technology Decisions
Evaluating technology options, licensing, costs, vendors, and alternatives before making an investment.
A good IT project starts before implementation.
A general approach to project work, shaped around the needs and scope of each initiative.
Understand
We learn the business objective, current environment, systems, dependencies, constraints, and people involved.
Assess
We evaluate the existing technology and identify risks, gaps, opportunities, and potential complications.
Plan
We develop recommendations, priorities, scope, and an implementation approach based on need, cost, impact, and risk.
Prepare
Where appropriate, we help with technology selection, procurement, licensing, scheduling, and the resources required for implementation.
Implement
We perform the agreed project work and coordinate the technical pieces required to move the project forward.
Communicate
We keep the appropriate people informed as the project progresses, including when scope, risks, or underlying conditions need attention.
Complete & Hand Off
We finish the agreed work, document what is appropriate, and make sure responsibilities following the project are understood.
The project you see isn't always the whole project.
Technology environments are interconnected. A seemingly straightforward project can uncover aging equipment, undocumented configurations, security issues, software dependencies, licensing problems, or other conditions that affect the work.
That's why Envizion takes time to understand the existing environment before promising an outcome or defining the final approach.
A careful assessment helps protect everyone involved and gives the project a better chance of succeeding.
Give your IT team another set of hands.
Your internal IT team may know exactly what needs to happen but not have the time or specialized resources to get the project across the finish line.
Envizion can work alongside internal IT teams on specific initiatives, adding capacity and experience while your team maintains control of the areas it wants to own.
Need more than project help? Explore Co-Managed IT
Need help with one project? Let's talk.
Envizion also works with organizations on standalone IT projects.
We begin by understanding the project and the technology environment around it. From there, we can determine whether the work is a good fit, what information or access is needed, what risks or dependencies should be considered, and how responsibilities should be divided.
If other internal or outside technology resources are involved, we'll clarify roles and expectations before moving forward.
From technology need to implementation.
KIDS HOPE USA / PROJECT EXAMPLE
Better access. Better communication.
Kids Hope USA needed better remote access and collaboration for its team. Its existing case study describes how Envizion helped turn those technology needs into practical improvements.
Read the Kids Hope USA Case StudyEmail migration
Migrating email to Office 365 resolved many connectivity issues and made email easier to set up and use across devices.
Phone-system implementation
A more reliable and cost-effective VoIP solution supported the organization's communication needs.
Sometimes the first project is deciding what to do.
Technology decisions can have long-term operational and financial consequences.
Envizion can help assess the current environment, compare options, identify risks, develop priorities, and build a technology roadmap before your organization commits to an implementation.
The goal isn't to add technology for technology's sake. It's to make better technology decisions for the business.
Know what we're solving before we start solving it.
Before project work begins, Envizion works to understand the objective, scope, environment, and expected work. We use project proposals and cost estimates to help establish what the work involves before it begins.
Technology projects can change when previously unknown conditions are discovered. Our time-and-materials approach allows the work to adapt when appropriate rather than pretending every technical variable can be known before implementation begins.
When scope or conditions change, communication matters.
Learn About Our IT ApproachIT project help from a West Michigan team.
Envizion IT serves businesses throughout West Michigan from our Zeeland and Kentwood locations.
Whether you're planning a technology improvement in Greater Grand Rapids, along the Lakeshore, or elsewhere in our West Michigan service area, we're available to talk through the project and determine whether Envizion is the right fit.
Experience matters when technology is changing.
Good technology decisions start with understanding where your organization is today and where it needs to go.
Envizion brings practical experience to the planning process, helping connect technology decisions to the needs of your organization.
Read About Our Computer Consulting ApproachWatch Strategic I.T. Planning on YouTube · 41 seconds
Questions About IT Projects & Consulting
Does Envizion take on standalone IT projects?
Yes. Envizion works with organizations on standalone technology projects as well as projects that are part of ongoing Managed or Co-Managed IT relationships. We first review the project and existing environment to determine the appropriate scope and whether we're the right fit.
Can Envizion work with our internal IT team on a project?
Yes. Envizion can add capacity and expertise for specific projects while your internal IT team continues to own the areas it wants to manage.
What kinds of IT projects does Envizion help with?
Projects can include network and infrastructure improvements, Microsoft 365 and cloud initiatives, server and data projects, cybersecurity improvements, device deployments, phone and communication systems, technology assessments, and other supported technology initiatives.
Can Envizion help us decide what technology we need?
Yes. Consulting can begin before an implementation project. Envizion can assess your current environment, evaluate options, identify risks and priorities, and help develop a technology roadmap or implementation plan.
Can Envizion help if another company currently supports our IT?
Potentially. Envizion does take on standalone IT projects. When other technology resources are involved, we'll first review the environment, project responsibilities, access requirements, dependencies, and potential risks to determine whether the project is a good fit.
How does Envizion scope an IT project?
We start by understanding the business objective and existing technology environment. From there, we identify requirements, dependencies, risks, priorities, and the work needed to move the project forward.
What happens if an IT project uncovers an unexpected issue?
Technology environments can contain dependencies or conditions that aren't obvious at the beginning of a project. If something changes the expected scope or approach, we communicate what we've found and discuss the appropriate next step before moving forward.
What's the project you need to get done?
Tell us what you're trying to accomplish. We'll help you understand the technology around it, determine whether Envizion is the right fit, and identify the next step.
Let's Talk About Your ProjectNo obligation. Start with a conversation about the project.