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Welcome to Creative Network Solutions Ltd

CNS is a Midlands based IT solutions provider which has been running for 11 years. We are specialists in providing networking, software and IT maintenance services to suit the needs of SME businesses of varying sizes and industry sectors.

We provide a broad range of services to our clients ranging from domain specfic IT Consulting to complete end-to-end network management and software development services.

Our business is to advise and support our clients and their IT infrastructure so that they can concentrate on their core business. We focus on our clients current and future needs taking in to account ease of use, availability, cost and security.

How much will it cost?

Every business is different with differing IT infrastructures pertaining to their domain(s) of work. As a guide you may use the grid below to get an idea of the monthly IT support costs, the cost of establishing a new network and/or the development of your company website. Please note that all prices are subject to VAT and do not include materials, software or hardware unless indicated otherwise.

  • Monthly Service Contract
  • Network Design & Implementation
  • Website Development & Hosting

Monthly Service Contract Calculator
Quantity Description
Servers (File/Application/Database/Web)
Mail Servers
Backup Server
Workstations
Laptops/Notebooks
Network Printers
Network Attached Storage Devices (NAS)
Secure Offsite Backup
Please enter the minimum numeric value '25' = 25GB if you require this facility.
Expert Solutions (NEW!)
Please enter the number of Hours (PCM) you would like us to provide support for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Access to your users (Minimum 1 hour). Please take in to account that the average solution takes 15 minutes.
Firewalls
VPN Users (Virtual Private Network)
Routers
Number of Switch Ports (Minimum 8)

Total Cost PCM

Total Contact Support Hours PCM

Total Non Contact Maintenance Hours PCM

New Network Installation & Configuration Calculator
Quantity Description
What is the total number of workstations & laptops ?
What is the total number of servers (File/Application/Database/Web) ?
Will network users need to share their calendars?
Would you like a secure automated backup system?
Please enter the numeric value 'one' (1) for a single site and increment this value by one (1) for each additional site.
Would you like a secure 'off site' backup, in case of a disaster?
Please enter the numeric value 'one' (1) for a single site and increment this value by one (1) for each additional site.
How many 'remote' users will access and use the network?
How Many Network Printers will be required?
How Many NEW Network data points will be required?
Minimum of 4 required if this service is needed.
Would you like to control the websites that users can visit?
Please enter the numeric value 'one' (1) if you require this facility. Please also not that all materials are included in the quote.
  Cost of Network Design & Implementation

Website Design, Development & Hosting Cost Calculator
Quantity Description
How many static pages will the website have?
How many dynamic pages will the website have?
How many pictures would you like us to edit/create?
How many unique/individual pieces of user information would you like to save from the website?
For example, 'first name', 'surname', 'age', 'email': would account for 4 pieces of information. Please also not that 'address' will generally consist of multiple parts, such as 'Door No.', 'street' etc...
Would you like users to be able to search your website for specific information. If so, how many search criteria would you like them to be able to use?
Would you like the facility to be able to update the website yourself?
Please enter the numeric value 'one' (1) if you require this facility.
Would you like to be able to produce reports from the website? If so, how many different reports would you like?
How many users/clients do you think will use your site every month, by the end of the first twelve months? Please note that the minimum package cost is £15 PCM.
How many domain names have you got/ would you like?
  Cost of Web Design & Implementation

Monthly Web Hosting Cost

Due to the complex nature of computer networks the quote above should be used as a 'guestimate' that will need to be discussed before an accurate quote can be given. It does not take in to account the simple vs complex nature of certain types of equipment and operating environments intrinsic to larger more demanding environments. Neither does it account for enterprise technologies such as virtualization, SANs, Blackberry BES and DNS management services etc. As such we ask that you call us to discuss and get a qualified quote from one of our expert engineers.

What next?

Please contact us by phone or send us a message via the quick contact form (left). We will discuss your IT environment with respect to the type of business and any specific requirements that you may have. We will then come out to the location(s) of your network installation(s) and carry out a thorough survey. Once the survey has been carried out we will make recommendations and provide an accurate quote with recommendations.