At Thomas Data Design, we've spent decades acquiring the skillsets to manage all of your information technology services. From web applications to systems administration, most businesses today don't have the resources required to commit to these efforts and that's where we come in. We are dedicated to working hand in hand with your staff on policy, planning, budgets, and execution for every initiative and project.
What are managed services?
Managed IT services are those technical information services in an organization that are managed by a third-party provider, commonly known as a Managed Service Provider, or MSP. Some of these services include server administration, database administration, and network access and security.
The benefits to an organization that result from working with an MSP are multi-fold, but primarily they include the opportunity to fill skills gaps, address reliability issues, increase operational consistency, and ultimately realize significant cost savings.
Systems Administration
If your business relies on a server (or servers) to manage its data and applications, we can help you meet the myriad of needs that arise in this environment. Because the operational roles for servers can vary (web, file, application, etc.) as well as their operating systems and storage capacities, it is imperative to manage and maintain them on a regular basis.
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Whether your server is hosted in-house or is cloud-based, we can tailor service agreements that will provide for data storage, data and system state backups, Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) development, user account management, system policy management, as well as the review and installation of security patches and updates on a consistent basis. Additionally, we can monitor service performance, help our clients document and maintain system configuration, and plan for future growth.
Application Administration
In today’s technology-driven environment, a large percentage of businesses rely on applications and their databases to store, track, manage, and report on their most valuable information. Whether they store financial and accounting information or customer and inventory data, many of these applications and their databases require regular maintenance and monitoring.
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If you’re busy running things, you likely don’t have time to take on the role of Application or Database Administrator. Let Thomas Data Design do that for you just like we have for so many others. We can ensure that you maximize performance by maintaining, repairing, and tuning databases on a regular basis. Aside from that, we'll help you make the most of your applications by managing user access policies and roles. And finally, we can monitor and report on the performance of your databases and applications, giving you a clear view of what is surely one of your most valuable assets.
Return on Investment (ROI): What can you expect?
As with any initiative, most businesses plan to realize some savings in their investments and their expectations are no different when they invest in managed IT services. In addition to the benefits of not having to fund a full-time staff, many businesses see savings in more effective management, reduced systems downtime and expertly controlled unexpected expense.
These savings vary from industry to industry but based on several studies and industry white papers, a business can reasonably expect to see reductions of:
45%
Overall IT expenditures
60%
Labor related costs
40%
Infrastructure costs
Every business invests differently in information technology and any reduction in those costs can be affected by any number of variables, but cost savings of this magnitude clearly illustrate the value that Managed Service Providers can offer to your business.
Data ManagementSystem MonitoringAccess ControlNetwork Security
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Moving forward with managed services is easier than you think with Thomas Data Design. We have an array of plans and services to suit every need. Whether you're interested in just one of our services or would like to design a plan to manage an entire business, project, or initiative, we have the right choice for you.
At Thomas Data Design we are proud of our roots in systems design and development. Since 1999, we have honed the skills necessary to meet design requirements in building applications for the web and client-hosted solutions. When you work with us on your custom design projects, rest assured that you are working with knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to a positive outcome for you and your business.
What can technical design do for you?
Do you want a website to represent your business or do you have a need to collect, track, and report on data for your business either online or in-house? If so, then you definitely have a need for technical design services.
The technical design process requires an expertise that takes into account even the smallest detail and builds a successful development project with your benefit in mind. We are here to guide you through this process and will be a partner in your success.
Web Presence Design
A website is the online identity for your business and often times the first impression your prospective client has of your organization. Use this to your advantage and let us design a superior presence that not only captures your client’s attention, but demands it.
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Our team excels at bringing to life vivid, responsive designs that stand out on any device and get exactly the attention that your business deserves.
Several recent studies indicate that as much as 50% of surveyed customers believe that a well-designed website is crucial to your business brand. If your brand is important to you, we need to talk.
Web Application Design
When people think of web applications, they usually think of large e-commerce sites like Amazon and eBay or they think of social media sites like Facebook or Instagram. There is so much more. In fact, marketplace data indicates that businesses who use websites to connect and interact with their customers see a 15% to 50% growth in revenue.
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If you need to collect, store, report on, or use data from the web in any manner, you are most likely accomplishing your goals through a web application. When your business has a need, Thomas Data Design can deliver the skillsets necessary to design, build, and integrate any application.
Custom Application Design
Sometimes, the marketplace doesn’t provide an answer for your business needs and the responsibility falls on you to devise a solution. Over two decades, we’ve developed the expertise to help you solve this dilemma. Let us take the lead and work with you to develop a new application to suit your business needs.
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Once your application is developed and ready to use, we will be there to manage the integration and turn up process and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Then we will train your staff to use it effectively and finally, we will be there in the long run to support and maintain it.
Give us a call! This is our wheelhouse and nobody does it better.
Return on Investment (ROI): What can you expect?
If you are concerned about realizing a return on your investment in custom design services, whether it's web development or application development, here is something to consider.
Taking on your own application development may seem overwhelming at first, but these studies reveal strong arguments and some solid evidence of success to support impressive returns on your investment:
Application development
60%
ROI in labor & productivity costs
40%
ROI in licensing & SaaS costs
Likewise, businesses who invest in their web presence and web application design regularly report effective ROI numbers that clearly indicate that their investments are worthwhile. The three major areas where they see these returns are:
Web presence & web application design
70%
Improved customer conversions & lower CAC
50%
Lower maintenance & technical labor costs
40%+
Reduced marketing & ad-buy costs
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Your business can only benefit from having its own web presence or custom-tailored application. And the cost to design and integrate these assets may surprise you in a good way. No matter what your design need is, we’re committed to helping you reach and achieve your goals.
Even the best software only delivers value once it's installed, connected, and working the way your business does. At Thomas Data Design, we bring together third-party products, cloud platforms, and the systems you already rely on, and we make them work as one. From selection and installation through data migration, training, and long-term support, we see every integration project through.
What can systems integration do for you?
When the marketplace does provide a solution for your needs, whether it’s a client-hosted solution or a cloud-based application, somebody has to install it, test it, train your staff to use it, and then maintain it. That’s where we come in.
We have the expertise you need to research viable products, evaluate their features, and then put together a project management plan to successfully integrate them into your business. Our years of experience in working with third-party providers positions us perfectly to see any integration project through. Let us share this expertise with you and make it your greatest advantage.
Vendor & Third-Party Integration
New software rarely works in isolation. We install, configure, and test third-party products so they connect cleanly with your existing applications, databases, and workflows, whether they're hosted in-house or in the cloud.
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We coordinate directly with your vendors, build a project plan around your schedule, and manage the turn-up process so your business keeps running while the new system comes online. Once it's live, we train your staff to use it effectively and stay on to support and maintain it.
Cloud & SaaS Solutions
Many businesses today have discovered that a cost-effective business model is to use cloud-based server solutions or software that is subscription-based and operated from the cloud, better known as Software as a Service (SaaS).
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While these solutions are cost-effective in terms of licensing and infrastructure, they still require a diligent amount of maintenance and monitoring. We’re here to help your business meet those goals and responsibilities. At Thomas Data Design, we are proud to provide evaluation, integration, and maintenance services for these solutions. Just give us a call and we'll be there from decision to start-up, supporting you all the way.
Product Evaluation & Selection
A successful integration starts with choosing the right product. We combine technical expertise, structured methodologies, and real-world testing to assess a product’s performance, usability, scalability, and overall value before it ever touches your environment.
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Whether you are comparing multiple vendor solutions or validating that a product will work with the systems you already have, our evaluations provide clear insights that highlight strengths, uncover limitations, and flag integration risks early. The result is a confident, data-driven decision and a smoother path from purchase to go-live.
Data Migration & Legacy Retirement
Moving to a new system means moving your data with it. We plan and carry out migrations that bring your records across accurately and securely, with validation at every step so nothing is lost along the way.
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Once your data is safely in its new home, we help you retire the legacy systems it came from, reducing licensing, hosting, and maintenance costs and removing the security risks that come with aging, unsupported software.
Return on Investment (ROI): What can you expect?
A well-planned integration pays for itself by reducing duplicate work, lowering infrastructure and licensing costs, and letting you retire systems that are expensive to keep running. Businesses that moved their infrastructure to the cloud reported these improvements:
Whether you're adding a new application, moving to the cloud, or finally retiring a system that's held you back, we'll handle the details from start to finish. Let's talk about what you need to connect.
At Thomas Data Design we offer complete solutions and we have a proven history of delivering maximum ROI — on time and within budget. It's as simple as that. If you’re ready to capitalize on technology to improve productivity, control costs, and cut straight to the bottom line, then we’re your next stop.
So what's the bottom line?
At Thomas Data Design we provide managed IT services and technical design skills to businesses who either have no information technology personnel or are actively searching for a partner who is ready to come on board and shoulder some of the workload.
We provide remote services such as data backups and storage, system and server administration services such as user policy and account management, and network administration services such as access control and security. We also provide premier technical design and integration services such as web presence design, web application design, and custom business application design.
What do we value?
For over two decades, we've made it our goal to provide our clients with unparalleled technical knowledge, skill, and support allowing them to meet and exceed their stated business objectives. Our commitment to excellence runs deep at Thomas Data Design. Quality of product and professional service is paramount to customer satisfaction and to that end, we value a business model that includes:
Superior customer service
Long-term client relationships
Productive business partnerships
Sole-source development opportunities
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We'll be glad to discuss solutions with you and how we can not only meet, but exceed your expectations.
