Secure Collaboration in a Fully Managed Environment
A web server is merely the first of many purchases and ongoing expenditures required for hosting a web site or GroupWare tool like Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). In addition to the expected upfront and ongoing costs, upgrading hardware and software, and replacing malfunctioning parts can create unexpected expenditures.
With fully managed MOSS hosting from Fpweb.net, we take care of the aforementioned issues at no additional cost. Outsourcing to our U.S. based support and service means your site can be live in days, rather than in the weeks or months it may take to purchase equipment and hire technical personnel.
Fpweb.net has a lightning-fast dedicated server in stock to meet your Microsoft Office SharePoint Server hosting requirements right now. We also have the Microsoft Gold-Certified Engineers and 100% U.S. based - knowledgable support staff to get you up and running quickly.
| Year One | In-House | Fpweb.net |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Web Servers | $9,375.00 | $20,340.00 |
| Router/CSU/DSU | $12,500.00 | $0.00 |
| UPS Backup | $1,250.00 | $0.00 |
| Software Licensing | $5,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Hardware servicing fees (15% depreciation) | $1,375.00 | $0.00 |
| Staffing | $75,000.00 | $0.00 |
| DS-3 Internet Connectivity (Burstable) | $36,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Initial Configuration/Setup | $6,250.00 | $1,055.00 |
| Total Expense for Year One | $147,250.00 | $21,395.00 |
| Fpweb.net Savings — Year One | $125,855.00 | |
| Year Two | In-House | Fpweb.net |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware servicing fees (15% depreciation) | $1,375.00 | $0.00 |
| Staffing | $75,000.00 | $0.00 |
| DS-3 Internet Connectivity (Burstable) | $36,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Total Expense for Year Two | $112,875.00 | $20,340.00 |
| FpWeb.net SAVINGS — YEAR TWO AND EVERY YEAR AFTER | $92,535.00 | |
The time required to manage your own I.T. staff, obtain a MOSS license, and application delivery infrastructure can be costly and divert resources from key objectives. With managed MOSS hosting from Fpweb.net, the savings on time and money can be astounding.
Many Applications Service Providers (ASPs) and providers of Software as a Service (SaaS) are bringing their hosting needs to Fpweb.net. Become one of the thousands of customers worldwide who trust our world class network for their I.T. shop. Fpweb.net can save you 40% to 60% on I.T. Costs for fully managed MOSS hosting solutions.
| In-house Solution | Fpweb.net Hosting Solution |
|---|---|
| Unexpected Expenses - Thousands of immediate out-of-pocket expenses and unpredictable ongoing costs of management and upgrades | Predictable Costs - Save thousands on deployment (Fpweb.net will backup and restore your SharePoint site free of charge) Ongoing costs are predefined and easy to budget Cost savings (in-house vs. hosting at Fpweb) |
| Time-consuming deployment and complex installation process | Fast Deployment: Dedicated SharePoint servers - about 48 hours Shared SharePoint plans - same day |
| Staff/Training Budget - Costly new hiring and training of dedicated personnel | No IT Staff Needed - Lower cost of management and operations by using us as your IT staff, while you focus on business-strategic areas |
| High Maintenance: Additional features such as web parts, templates and single sign-on are hard to deploy due to the lack of: technical expertise allocated budget resources | World Class Service: Solutions are available right away and the price is very reasonable |
| Workers' productivity suffers dramatically if older version of SharePoint is still running in-house | Always the latest technology: Windows SharePoint Services top-level features significantly increase workers' productivity |
| Inexperience: In-house staff may not have the necessary experience to support SharePoint. If they do have the experience, it may be difficult to keep them. | As the oldest and most experienced US SharePoint provider, we know the technology. You have access to our SharePoint experts and private SharePoint Knowledge Base. |
| You own the hardware and software (apply depreciation) | You don't own the hardware |