IT Consulting · Assessments & IT Roadmaps
Expert IT Guidance, Without a Long-Term Commitment.
Sometimes you need an experienced IT partner to assess your current setup, identify risks, and help you plan your next move. We help you plan, budget, and execute upgrades on your timeline.
- Comprehensive technology assessments
- 6 to 12 month IT roadmap built around your budget
- PIPEDA and PHIPA compliance readiness
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About the Service
Plan Ahead Instead of Reacting to Emergencies
Not every business needs a full managed service package. shawcsIT provides strategic IT consulting for small and medium businesses that want expert guidance without a long-term commitment.
We start with a comprehensive review of your hardware, software, network, security posture, and business processes, identifying what is working, what is at risk, and what needs attention.
From there, we build a 6 to 12 month technology roadmap that aligns IT upgrades with your business goals and budget, so you can plan and fund improvements proactively instead of reacting to emergencies.
Good to Know
- Most small business assessments take 1 to 2 weeks
- You receive a written report with clear recommendations
- Assessment cost is credited back if you sign up for a shawcsIT managed service plan
- Unbiased recommendations on vendors, platforms and hardware
What We Offer
IT Consulting Services
Technology Assessments
A comprehensive review of your hardware, software, network, security posture, and business processes. We identify what is working, what is at risk, and what needs attention.
IT Roadmap Planning
A 6 to 12 month technology roadmap that aligns IT upgrades with your business goals and budget, so you can plan and fund improvements proactively.
Infrastructure Design
Planning a new office, expanding to a second location, or moving to the cloud? We design the IT infrastructure to support your growth.
Vendor Evaluation
We evaluate software platforms, cloud providers, and hardware options on your behalf, providing unbiased recommendations based on your requirements.
Compliance Readiness
We assess your IT environment against relevant compliance frameworks including PIPEDA, PHIPA (healthcare), and industry-specific data security standards.
Project Management
For office moves, system migrations, security overhauls and other large IT projects, we provide project management to keep timelines and budgets on track.
How It Works
Getting Started Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3
Book your free consultation
Tell us about your business, your current setup and what is slowing you down. You will speak with a real person on our local team.
Technology assessment
We review your hardware, software, network, security posture and business processes. Most small business assessments take 1 to 2 weeks.
Your IT roadmap
You receive a written report with recommendations and a 6 to 12 month roadmap that aligns upgrades with your goals and budget.
The shawcsIT Difference
Your Local IT Partner, Not a Faceless Call Centre
Shaw Computer Systems Inc. (shawcsIT) is a locally owned managed IT services provider based in Peterborough, Ontario. For over four decades, we have helped small and medium businesses across Peterborough, the Kawarthas, Durham Region and Northumberland keep their organizations running securely and efficiently.
When you call our office, you reach a real person who knows your business by name. As a member of the Millenium Micro Group, a Canadian network of independent IT providers, we combine the personal attention of a local company with the purchasing power and technical resources of a national organization.
- A trusted IT leader since 1983
- Offices in Peterborough and Whitby, with on-site visits across the region
- Backup data stored in Canada, under Canadian privacy law
- Microsoft Partner and N-able Elite Partner
- Scalable plans with no long-term lock-in
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Fairhaven would like to extend our gratitude to Martin, Carlye and their team at Shaw Computer Systems for the continued delivery of outstanding services. The team at Shaw Computer have understood our needs and produced technology solutions for over 25 years. As a business partner, we are very pleased and would highly recommend shawcsIT.
Thanks, Shaw Computer Systems, for the advice and support that you and your excellent staff have given to Brant Office Supply over the past years. It is comforting to know that GREAT help is so close at hand. We look forward to many more years of working together.
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Got Questions? We Have Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a consulting engagement before signing up for managed services?
Yes. A technology assessment gives us a complete picture of your environment and helps us recommend the right managed service plan. If you sign up for any shawcsIT managed service plan, the cost of your assessment is credited back to you.
How long does an IT assessment take?
Most assessments for small businesses take 1 to 2 weeks, including the on-site review, analysis, and written report with recommendations.
Can you help us plan for a cloud migration?
Yes. We assess your current infrastructure, evaluate cloud options (Azure, Microsoft 365, hybrid), and build a phased migration plan that minimizes disruption.
Book Your Free IT Consultation With Our Local Team Today
Peterborough · Whitby. We will review your current setup, identify gaps, and recommend a plan that fits your budget and your goals, with zero pressure.
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