At LikeMind we serve a wide diversity of clients with services ranging from network integration, local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) design and premises cable installation to host connectivity, application integration and the proper use of today’s communications products. From project inception through completion, LikeMind is a single source for total system and network design, engineering, installation & cable and wiring.
Service Offerings
At LikeMind, we offer complete system design, engineering, and voice/data/video network planning services in telecommunications. The following is a partial list of our services:
Feasibility studies for network design and security
RFI/RFP Development
Network and router installation and service
Network cabling and optimization (data and voice)
Optical Fiber splicing, termination, and installation services
Wireless networking design
Internet and Intranet setup and support
IP PBX phone system and telephony installation and support
Network troubleshooting and repair
Backup and disaster recovery analysis and solutions
Network security and vulnerability analysis and solutions
Intrusion detection, anti-virus and anti-spam
Virus, adware and spyware removal and prevention
Preventative maintenance
Network cleanup and performance optimization
Network administration
Network security adudit
Network security and firewall implementation
File and print services
Email service (MS Exchange Server)
Complete video network design and installation
Branch office connectivity (VPN)
Telephone, Email, Remote & Online Support
LikeMind efforts in the cabling arena focus on delivering industry standards-based technologies that support the transition to higher-bandwidth networking. LikeMind Solution's strategy recognizes the need for solutions that address a number of key areas, including performance, manageability, productivity, speed, security, reliability, flexibility, lower costs and ease of use. LikeMind further recognizes that solutions must take into account the "whole network infrastructure" and span connectivity across enterprise and service provider networks.
Our network cabling services include:
Data and voice cable installation – cat 5 cable, cat 5e, cat 6 cable, cat 7
LikeMind Solution's cabling business strategy comprises key areas of commitment:
Deliver best-in-class, scaleable connectivity solutions for evolving networks
Provide solutions that meet the needs of users and businesses in communication environments as small as the home and as large as the enterprise
Provide solutions for the new networking era as the view of the network shifts from an infrastructure focus to a business tool
Bring all areas of LikeMind expertise into play to develop connectivity solutions, addressing not only communications infrastructure but also solutions for multimedia, video, building management systems and other associated technologies
Deliver powerful, flexible solutions that help companies and end users achieve an effective balance between performance and investment
LikeMind is uniquely qualified to provide a comprehensive set of cabling solutions that support the growth of the network in any company's business model. The benefits of LikeMind Solution's expertise include:
Cutting-edge, high-performance cabling systems integrated with worldwide provision and manufacturing, backed by a world renowned R&D organization
Award-winning cabling products to help Network managers get control of their network devices, servers and infrastructure systems
World-class manufacturing capabilities to maximize the quality of connectivity products
Development of industry specifications and industry standards that help businesses lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Open Vendor Support Strategy that address key user issues and business concerns
Extensive, established distribution channels that deliver LikeMind Solutions to customers
The prevalence of laptops and worker mobility has prompted the need for wireless network solutions for businesses of all sizes. The IT industry has responded with innovative technology and resources that allow remote access to LAN, servers, printers, the internet and company files. LikeMind offers expertise to help organizations plan, implement and maintain business critical systems and networks specializing in wireless technology integration and implementation.
Our expertise includes:
Wireless (RF) site survey, network design, and security solutions.
Communications network planning, design and implementation.
Convergence technologies and methodologies.
Wireless LAN performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Requirements definition of products, applications, and systems
Security analysis and assessments
Technology and standards assessment
Risk and implication identification and assessment
Return on investment (ROI) analysis
Industry projections
Market needs assessments
Competitive analysis
Product evaluation
Assessment of existing wireless network security
Development of security policies
Recommendations of encryption and authentication mechanisms
Identification of rogue access points and users
Recommendations of security tools
Types of Wireless Technology
Many major types of wireless technologies exist, containing a large number of subset technologies that range from ATM-protocol based to wireless local-area network (WLAN). Frequencies of the different technologies travel between several hundred feet and many miles. The process by which radio waves are propagated through the air, the amount of data carried, immunity to interference from internal and external sources, and a host of other characteristics varies from technology to technology.
Wireless technologies are differentiated by the following:
Protocol - ATM or IP (802.11, 802.16, etc.)
Connection type - Point-to-Point (P2P), multipoint (P2MP), Ad-hoc (PC to PC), or Mesh connections
Spectrum - Licensed or unlicensed
For large businesses, LikeMind can supplement internal IT staffs by providing world-class experience in deploying IT technologies and solutions. LikeMind's certified experts offer Network Aministration, Exchange Server support, Systems Management Server expertise, SQL Server, Navision and SharePoint administration. For national or global enterprises with branch offices in Dubai, UAE; LikeMind can act as a seamless local extension of corporate IT management.
Here are some of the most popular enterprise services LikeMind provides:
Enterprise Consulting Services
LikeMind’s consultants are seasoned, certified industry veterans with extensive experience working with enterprise IT systems. LikeMind's experts can interact efficiently with remote IT organizations and can act as a seamless extension of headquarters IT management.
Branch Office Support
Years of experience supporting network technologies has allowed LikeMind to develop a unique capability for supporting branch offices that require IT service with the responsiveness associated with small companies but which includes effective communications, thorough documentation and compliance with corporate IT standards.
Data Center Support
Internet Data Centers offer companies of any size an economical way to achieve a secure, fault-tolerance environment for mission-critical equipment. Data centers house web and email servers, switches, routers, modem racks, mass storage and other equipment. LikeMind’s Data Center Support Services provide expert on-site and remote support for businesses across Middle East.
Project Methodology
For enterprise IT projects, LikeMind uses a phased approach based on defined milestones in order to meet budgetary, scheduling and engineering goals while minimizing business disruption. LikeMind's methodology includes requirements definition, design and architecture proposals, pilots, design tuning, and expert implementation. All phases are documented to provide a detailed description of technical services delivered and to assist in ongoing network system maintenance.
One of our most important strengths is our project planning process. The objective of product planning is to create an environment where we can validate, with the client, our understanding of the project’s requirements.
Process related to LAN solution consists of:
1. Assessment of the Networks
Identify critical business applications requirements
Systems and computer network health check, and performance evaluation
Current network documentation
Systems management requirements
Disaster and business recovery requirements
3. LAN Deployment and Installation
Implementation of designed solution
Systems and site deployment strategies
Upgrades and enhancements of existing systems and network infrastructure
Routing and Switching Architecture: multi-protocol and multi-layered
VLAN schemes, IP addressing schemes
Content Delivery, Web Filtering, E-Mail Filtering
Load Balancing, Clustering, Fail Over Technologies
Thin Client: Citrix, Microsoft
Wireless networking 802.11a, b, g. Security 802.11x, PEAP, EAP
Unified Messaging: voice, fax, and email convergence
Connectivity to mid-range and mainframe environments
4. Continued Network Services
Network operating systems, and service pack updates
Anti-virus updates
Problem diagnosis and resolution of network and systems
Process related to WAN solution consists of:
1. WAN and Carrier Assessment
Identifying critical business application requirements
Bandwidth utilization analysis
Quality of Service analysis and requirements
Cost and return on investment (ROI) analyses
Business recovery requirements
Identification of network management requirements
3. WAN Deployment
Implementation of designed network solution
Site deployment strategies
Circuit order facilitation
Premise equipment provisioning and procurement
On-going project management
2. Wireless Desig
Multiple topologies such as point to point, frame relay, ATM, and SONET
IP-MPLS, VPN, Voice over VPN, Voice over DSL
Multi -protocol routing : TCP/IP(OSPF, BGP) IPX/SPX
Voice over IP, Voice over Frame, Voice over ATM
QoS, and bandwidth optimization tools
4. Continued Network Services
Remote configuration changes
Problem diagnosis and resolution of existing network issues