What does our name “Inderly” mean?

Posted by Colin Pearce
On April 6, 2022

As a small IT company we could be using a more descriptive name involving computers or technology. In fact I long thought I would name my first business “Pearce Computer Solutions” or “PCS” for short. My dad has run a courier company for a long time under the name — you guessed it — “Pearce […]

The most overlooked thing in IT

Posted by Colin Pearce
On June 2, 2021

Ransomware is increasingly common. Yet, the most overlooked thing in IT is just the thing that can save you from a ransomware attack. Working data backups that you can access quickly. Can a ransomware attack happen to us? Ransomware is a cyber attack that freezes company data. Hackers demand you pay to get your data […]

Why you don’t want to be the “special” client

Posted by Colin Pearce
On February 2, 2021

We keep things simple by providing everything most clients need in one comprehensive IT monthly package. A lot of IT companies don’t do a standard, across-the-board service, opting instead for highly customized plans. They end up with many outlier clients because one business owner might want two-factor authentication, but four other clients don’t. Some want […]

How to get started with a new IT company

Posted by Colin Pearce
On September 29, 2020

Switching IT providers may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If your office has a longstanding relationship with an IT company you trust, that’s great! But maybe you are reviewing costs, or looking at getting rid of in-house servers and moving to the cloud. If so, here’s some information to […]

Switching IT providers may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be.

If your office has a longstanding relationship with an IT company you trust, that's great! But maybe you are reviewing costs, or looking at getting rid of in-house servers and moving to the cloud. If so, here's some information to help. First, even if you're not tech savvy, there are questions you can ask about an IT company's experience and required client commitment. Here is a list of the 10 most common products and services offered by IT support companies. You might also want to read up on the different types of IT companies. If you are looking at switching IT providers, these could help give you a better understanding of what you need from your next provider. The idea of switching IT providers can be intimidating, even if you really want to do it. No one wants work interruptions or new administrative projects. Sometimes, it's truly 'better the devil you know...' But a good IT company will be able to help you transition with minimal disruption. In our case, we meet with you to understand your needs, start preparing behind the scenes, then take over responsibility for your systems (and you start using our help desk for any IT issues that come up).

Colin Pearce is Inderly’s CEO.

A 10-year veteran in the IT space, Colin has provided support and advisory services to hundreds of Canadian businesses employing thousands of staff. Having grown tired of selling businesses IT stuff they need, but don’t understand, he decided to create an easy platform that includes almost all required IT infrastructure. Now he can spend his time focusing on how to make business technology work for your unique situation.

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A small IT company: what does this mean?

Posted by Colin Pearce
On September 8, 2020

You might read online or hear me say that we’re a small IT company. We also sometimes mention that we are a family business. What does this mean and why do we talk about it? We’re not backed by venture capital – we’re a small, local company and we’re in this for the long term. […]

What to do about IT when moving offices or going fully remote

Posted by Colin Pearce
On July 28, 2020

It must be moving week! I have had half a dozen calls recently with businesses looking at completely getting rid of their shared office. The IT component can be daunting. Breaking things down is helpful. Here are some of the moving parts to think about: How much will working remotely cost you? Compare quotes. Work […]

What we do

Posted by Colin Pearce
On July 6, 2020

Brass tacks. What does an IT company like ours do? We are an IT company that does comprehensive monthly IT services for businesses and non-profits with 15-100 staff. Who needs a monthly IT package? Any business or non-profit whose staff uses computers to do their jobs. If something breaks, you have an IT company to […]

Brass tacks. What does an IT company like ours do?
We are an IT company that does comprehensive monthly IT services for businesses and non-profits with 15-100 staff.
Who needs a monthly IT package?
Any business or non-profit whose staff uses computers to do their jobs. If something breaks, you have an IT company to call for help. And we are always working to make sure things don't break in the first place. We also communicate with website and application vendors proactively to make sure you have the right products, taking an overall view of your business to make sure you are using the best tools at an appropriate price point.
Everyone needs a contingency plan.
Office technology, like a car or a house or anything that we make, fails. Things degrade, hardware breaks eventually, software needs to be maintained. We plan for failure and have offsite data backups for every client. Natural disaster could strike. Or a virus infection (such as 'Cryptolocker') could hold your data hostage. A massive server failure often involves issues with the physical server drives, or software failure. You don't want your IT team messing around in your office for a whole day or more trying to fix such problems while you wait, so in the event of an emergency we would move you to your back-up server and keep your business running while we fix the original problem remotely. Attention to detail and documentation well in advance is important here. You need a contingency plan to keep your business running if there is a major IT problem.
It's an exciting time for IT.
In the late 1990s, every organization had to have their own email server which would cost at least $2,000-$3,000 in licensing every 3 years, plus thousands more for a server, and more for IT expertise. But now you can have your whole work computer, including email and other applications, operating from centralized systems in the cloud for a monthly fee. It's usually not worth it to have your own big computer (server) sitting in your office needing replacing every few years, at a high cost to you. Overall with services like our flagship Cloud Office, your work technology is now more secure, easier to operate, and requires less maintenance than ever before.

Colin Pearce is Inderly’s CEO.

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Offices need cohesive IT services and it is worth the money

Posted by Colin Pearce
On May 2, 2020

Whether your office runs a business or a non-profit organization, you likely need IT services and are wondering about price. Who doesn’t like a good deal or discount? While it’s important to find affordable options, in IT like many professional services, the best value comes at a price. Here’s why what seems like a higher […]

Code of ethics for IT companies servicing businesses and non-profits

Posted by Colin Pearce
On April 9, 2020

I watched an episode of the TV show Silicon Valley in which two big tech CEOs fight over who qualifies for a newly written “Code of Tethics” (tech-ethics), and got thinking about what kind of standards and best practices we need in the IT industry. We in IT services need to operate ethically and consistently. […]

Brass tacks. What does an IT company like ours do?

Who needs a monthly IT package?

Everyone needs a contingency plan.

It's an exciting time for IT.

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