Integrated Computer Services, Inc.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Smerillo Associates LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide bacck office services for Literary agencies and small publishers concentratiing on contracts and rights management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Integrated Computer Services, Inc. to accomplish?

• Provide technology support on an ongoing basis
• Help in the Transition from maintianing our own server to opeating with Microsoft 365 and shared online network
• Provide assistance in the purchase of equipment and software

SOLUTION

How did you find Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

Online Search

Why did you select Integrated Computer Services, Inc. over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Integrated Computer Services, Inc. were assigned to this project?

Other

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We have been working with Integrated Computer Services, Inc. for almost 20 years   In that time they have helped us develp and maintain our technology requirements.  Most recently they made our transition from a dedictaed server environment to a cloud environment work smoothly with little to no disruption of service.  They have always responded quickly, professionally and efficiently in response to any IT issues that we may have had.  I can't say enough as to the peace of mind workiing with ICS has provided.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

24/7/365 security monitoring 
Spam/Antivirus filtering management
Security Awareness Trainings 
Sonicwall
Network uptime, heath, maintenance 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They have always responded quickly, professionally and efficiently in response to any IT issues that we may have had. 

What was your primary form of communication with Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

In-Person Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Everyone we worked with was knowledgeable and very easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Integrated Computer Services, Inc. could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

D&B Building Solutions supplies eco-friendly HVAC and power generation equipment, offering design, installation, and maintenance support for commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

Our previous company seemed to be very disruptive to our daily operations. We were looking for higher security than they provided and for friendlier technicians.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Integrated Computer Services, Inc. has executed several large projects, including a VPN switchover, which included these deliverables: architecture design, migration plan, rollback plan, and implementation.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6-10 teammates from Integrated Computer Services, Inc.

How did you come to work with Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

My boss vetted a few different companies locally to our office. We chose Integrated Computer Services, Inc. because their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, and they provided military-grade security.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from May to June 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We kept a shared spreadsheet to track progress. We measured the improvements in security by how many people had multifactor authentication (MFA) on our previous VPN connection vs. 100% enforcement of MFA on the new VPN connection.

How did Integrated Computer Services, Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered on time. We communicated via email and a messaging app.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I found it impressive that they had a system ready to go and their patience level with some of our employees who took a long time and many phone calls to connect with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only area of improvement would be a shared spreadsheet that's hosted online instead of sharing back and forth via email.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of eZCom Software, a company that provides cloud-based EDI solutions that seamlessly connect businesses with their trading partners, automating the exchange of orders, invoices, inventory, and other critical supply-chain documents.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Integrated Computer Services, Inc. (ICS) to accomplish for your business?

We hired ICS to modernize and strengthen our infrastructure while delivering reliable, responsive support and a strong cybersecurity posture.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ICS conducted a comprehensive assessment of our aging and outdated infrastructure, took the time to understand our business and requirements, and designed a modernized environment aligned with our long-term goals. Key deliverables included a fully refreshed infrastructure, secure remote-work capabilities, and improved resiliency and security.ICS updated all core components of our infrastructure, including servers, network architecture, firewalls, security tools, backup and disaster-recovery systems, and end-user access. They also implemented secure remote-access and monitoring solutions, modernized our cybersecurity posture, and put scalable systems in place to support growth and long-term reliability.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–3 teammates from ICS.

How did you come to work with Integrated Computer Services, Inc. (ICS)?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because they were a great culture fit, had good value for the cost, and had company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from November 2019–February 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The project resulted in measurable improvements across reliability, security, and productivity, including increased system uptime, faster issue resolution, and a significantly stronger cybersecurity posture. The modernized infrastructure enabled seamless remote work during COVID with no disruption to operations, reduced infrastructure-related incidents, and provided a scalable foundation to support ongoing growth and business continuity.While we didn’t formally benchmark every metric before the project, the results were clear and measurable in practice: system uptime improved to effectively near-continuous availability, infrastructure-related incidents were reduced significantly, and response times for support issues became noticeably faster. Most importantly, productivity increased across the organization due to stable systems and secure remote access, allowing our team to work efficiently without disruption, capabilities that proved critical during COVID and continue to benefit the business today.After ICS modernized our environment, support response times improved by an estimated 50%–70%, and infrastructure-related incidents decreased by roughly 40%–60%, resulting in a noticeably more stable and productive operation.

How did Integrated Computer Services, Inc. (ICS) perform from a project management standpoint?

ICS’ project management was organized, transparent, and highly effective. They communicated clearly, set realistic timelines, and delivered the project on schedule while keeping stakeholders informed throughout each phase, even as they worked through the complexities of modernizing a legacy environment.Our primary forms of communication were in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and emails or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What impressed us most was how ICS took the time to truly understand our business, not just our technology. They translated our goals into a practical, secure, and scalable infrastructure, were proactive rather than reactive, and consistently delivered thoughtful guidance and responsive support that made them feel like a trusted extension of our internal team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Given the scope of modernizing a legacy environment, the project was executed very effectively, and there were no material areas we could point to for improvement. If anything, some phases required careful coordination due to the age of the infrastructure, but ICS managed those challenges well and kept the project moving smoothly. My only regret was that we didn’t hire them sooner.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Director of IT of a healthcare company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A policy design and implementation partner devoted to improving outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Integrated Computer Services, Inc. to accomplish?

• Improve Security
• Implement Compliance Controls
• Infrastructure Monitoring & Maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

Online Search

Why did you select Integrated Computer Services, Inc. over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Integrated Computer Services, Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

ICS performed a NIST compliance assessment and provided compliance consulting that helped us implement a thorough System Security Plan.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Implemented NIST required controls.
• Improved documentation and processes. 
• Completed a System Security Plan.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Communication was clear and the project was managed efficiently. ICS adapted quickly when the project timeline shifted to a more urgent priority.

What was your primary form of communication with Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We are most impressed by their expertise across multiple compliance frameworks.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Integrated Computer Services, Inc. could have done differently?

There isn’t much I would have changed, the project went smoothly and they were very responsive to our needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Sales of Electronic Marine Systems

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Electronic Marine Service is an approved ABS manufacturer of marine automation and tank level indication sysytems for commercial and government service. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Integrated Computer Services, Inc. to accomplish?

• Compliance with cmmc
• Cyber security requirements of military contracts

SOLUTION

How did you find Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

Online Search

Why did you select Integrated Computer Services, Inc. over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Integrated Computer Services, Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Complete it managed services with security requirements outlined by federal government

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Compliance for most level 2 and cmmc level 2

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

All ICS employees deliver in the time allotted or earlier, as per their guidelines

What was your primary form of communication with Integrated Computer Services, Inc.?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Personal service and current employees that are aligned with the government rules

Are there any areas for improvement or something Integrated Computer Services, Inc. could have done differently?

None