Secure Network Design
Retainer Contracts
When mission critical systems need performance tuning, network design changes, and technical assistance, retainer contracts provide access to these resources by a company that understands your network and has an established relationship with your organization.

Businesses and organizations with retainer contracts receive the added benefits of all cutting edge technical resources available to Covetrix at significantly reduced hourly rates. Savings on hourly rates are based on the number of hours purchased annually.

Benefits of Retainer Contracts
  1. Relationship development
  2. Cost-effective access to technical experts
  3. Reduced operating expenses
  4. Remote administration and trouble-shooting
  5. Access to diversified technical expertise
  6. Logging and monitoring of network resources
  7. Availability of on-site support with a four hour response time
  8. Equipment maintenance
  9. Collaboration and assistance in future technology spending needs

Typical Scenarios
  1. Requirements for on-demand technical support
  2. Diagnosing LAN workstations and servers
  3. General troubleshooting of WAN equipment (routers)
  4. Firewall and VPN implementation and support
  5. Assistance with proprietary applications
  6. Maintenance and repair services
  7. Preventive maintenance services
  8. On-site training of technical staff
  9. Coordination of multi-vendor support
  10. Server performance tuning and optimization
  11. Anti-virus software maintenance

What's Involved
Covetrix retainer programs are designed to provide the same high quality technical service with the addition of on-demand response at a lower hourly rate. The contracts can be customized based on annual block time or project time.

The most commonly utilized contract by our clients is based on block time with a twelve-month commitment. Support terms are specified in the contract to include general network maintenance, remote system monitoring, new projects, and training employees on new and existing implementations.

We at Covetrix pride ourselves in providing our clients with qualified technical experts and timely solutions.