Prices for IT consultancy services can vary wildly, depending on the level of support required, and whether or not there is a need to purchase additional hardware, or replace an incumbent solution. Usually, consultancies charge a set lump sum for project installations including parts (software and hardware) and labour. Additional support fees are normally billed for monthly under a document called an ‘SLA’ (service level agreement), or are settled annually. Licensing also needs to be considered, and with the global shift to cloud-based subscription services, forms an important part of any IT contract. When purchasing access to software either from or via an IT consultancy, businesses should seek assurance on where ownership of the license resides both at any given time throughout the contract, and at the end of an agreement that isn’t going to be renewed.

IT – be it networking, data services, cloud technologies or onsite services – is a dedicated profession that requires certified, experienced staff to handle business critical systems. As companies grow, they reach a point where they have neither the expertise nor the manpower to maintain an internal network or support staff who use 3rd party software platforms. This is where an IT consultant comes in. Maintaining a secure, efficient local area network (LAN) can be a time-consuming enterprise. Quite often, if the right procedures and hardware aren’t being utilised from the start, niggling issues can spiral and the consequences are counted in lost revenue, network downtime and security breaches. A company’s IT network is usually the most important physical asset it owns. Without it, the ability to trade is severely inhibited. Hiring a dedicated IT professional – or team of professionals – is the smart choice for any business owner looking to protect their critical data and prevent any downtime.

Both freelancers and agencies offer different things in the world of web design. However, the simple fact is that when hiring an agency such as Brighton Technologies, you will benefit from a wide spectrum of talent and input to create your website. That’s because we are a team made up of more than just web designers and developers, but also business and marketing specialists. Plus, as a registered company based in the Kenya, this may offer your business more familiarity and reassurance compared with working with a freelancer. That’s because freelancers can be based anywhere in the world, and may not have official documentation or even a public address as us agencies have. Although there may be cost differences between working with a freelancer vs. an agency, ultimately you need to consider the cost of a poor outcome for your website, especially when your business relies on the results. Therefore, working with a professional web design agency is well worth the investment. New to working with a web design agency? If there’s any part of the process you’re not sure of – just give us a call!

Absolutely! The sheer amount of technical knowledge that web developers bring to the table can never be underestimated. While many people like to ‘have a go’ at designing or building a website, this is definitely no substitute for the years of training and practical knowledge that professional web developers bring to the table. Plus, developers are invaluable when a website has a critical error.