Technical consulting and managed services

TIES knows schools' technical needs, which differ significantly from those of business.

Advanced technical expertise

Holding advanced certifications in Microsoft, Novell and Cisco, TIES Technical Services consultants specialize in:

  • Windows and Novell system design and implementation
  • Windows server and Exchange upgrades
  • Netware to Active Directory migration
  • OS X to Active Directory integration

Other consulting services

  • Staff augmentation
  • Network design and implementation
  • Software deployments and migrations
  • Upgrade planning
  • Technology audits and proposals
  • Emergency troubleshooting and repair
  • Desktop management
  • Network security
  • Applications imaging
  • Custom scripting

    Managed services

    Remote monitoring of networks and workstations with TIES Managed Services protects technology investments and access expert technical support without adding staff. TIES can also host your backups remotely and your Moodle, web and other servers on our virtual machine infrastructure.



  • TIES helps district tackle daunting task
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    Hear how Bryan Hennekens, supervisor of technology for Columbia Heights Public Schools, tackled a major conversion with TIES help.

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    Volume discounts
    High-volume users also enjoy significant discounts on TIES consulting time.

    “Each TIES technical consultant has their own area of expertise, and each has solved major problems for us.” – Lynn Tenney, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools


    For more information
    Contact Mark Gamelin at 651-999-6220.



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