IT Infrastructure Services

We work as a one-stop solutions provider for all your IT and Communication requirements.

IT Infra Managed Services

Aforeserve offers a comprehensive set of IT Infra Managed Services for the entire ICT infrastructure of an Enterprise so that the end users have a superior experience and IT resources are available seamlessly. These are meant to manage the IT infrastructure, optimize the performance of Help Desk, boost productivity with proactive technical support, improve processes compliance and security, reduce costs and improve efficiency. These services are quite comprehensive and tailored to fulfil SLA and TAT commitments.

These services are configured and delivered as per the customer requirement, with a combination of Help Desk, Service Desk and Onsite engineers, using ITSM tools and automation for various processes like IT Service Desk, Incident Management, Problem Management, Configuration Management, Change Management, IMAC Management, Employees onboarding/deboarding, asset management, application support, Documentation and MIS reporting.

The services cover the whole IT landscape of an Enterprise and these include :

Server and Storage Management, Backup and Recovery
Network Management, monitoring, troubleshooting, optimisation
IT Security – Implementation , monitoring & audits
Database , Application Management – support, updates / patches / upgrades
Workplace Management services for multi-product / multi-vendor environments –Asset Management, OS and Antivirus management, Office productivity and collaboration suites management
IT Helpdesk, Service Desk and Automation Tools
Configuration Management
RIM / Shared Onsite / Onsite Support and monitoring, Critical and emergency call response services
Vendor Management – contracting, performance review

Facility Management Services

Aforeserve offers a range of customised Facility Management Services for the supervision, management and control of complex desktop environments, helping organizations maintain operational continuity without worrying about the technological aspects of their installed computing equipment.

From small and home offices to large corporations, the reliability and performance of IT infrastructure is central to business productivity and profitability. With Aforeserve’s desktop management, Network Management and server administration experts, customers get continuous management and services support covering the entire life cycle of their IT environments including deployment of hardware and software, troubleshooting, network management and user support. On-site facility management engineers ensure that every user has the right tools to work with, faces minimum down-time and that data and infrastructure is always secure – optimizing the adaptability and performance of installed equipment and freeing up in-house IT staff to focus on delivering solutions in line with their core business objectives.

Aforeserve’s Facility Management Services operate on a specially designed framework, tailor-made and delivered in accordance with the unique services requirements of every customer.

The services include:

Operating System installation, full and patch upgrades
Software version control, installation and license
Server and back-up management for shared drives, databases and system state
Anti-virus management, control and updates
CPU and disk space utilization monitoring
Schedule and execution of periodic preventive maintenance
First level hardware support for desktops and laptops, problem diagnosis and resolution
Desktop Operating System support for Win 2000/XP/Vista, MS Office
Mail client support
Peripherals support, configuration and problem resolution
Network management
On-site change management – install, move, add, change (IMAC)
Hardware authorization checks, to ensure that no unauthorized PCs are connected on the network
Software authorization and auditing, to ensure that non-standard software is installed after proper authorization only and unwanted software is not loaded on any system
Troubleshooting desktop and laptop related issues including escalation and coordination with vendor, as required

AMC & Multi-Vendor Services

Aforeserve’s Annual Maintenance Services outline the ongoing upkeep and routine monitoring of ICT products and systems. Designed for both small and large end-users of ICT equipment, Aforeserve’s comprehensive and non-comprehensive AMCs are complete services bundles offering integrated support and maintenance for single device users as well as for multi-product and multi-vendor environments, allowing customers the benefit and convenience of a unified services for their multi-brand equipment, with the added advantage of flexibility, cost-effectiveness and superior services delivery.

Aforeserve follows a proactive approach and a systematic process of inspection, detection and correction to ensure that incipient failures are identified much before they develop into major faults and that installed equipment is always in working order. Aforeserve’s AMC services are tailor made to service every category of ICT equipment users as well as to accommodate and fulfill stringent services-level-agreements (SLA) and turn-around-time (TAT) commitments to minimize down time, and in the long run, safeguard the customer against uncertainty and inconvenience.

Aforeserve offers four, flexible annual maintenance packages:

I. AMC On-site and Comprehensive, Including Parts Comprehensive coverage including on-site maintenance, repair and replacement of parts. The contract covers all labor charges and cost of replacement of parts (excluding consumables)

II. AMC Onsite Labor Only and Parts Chargeable On Actuals
Complete on-site services, repair and maintenance coverage including a full cover on labor charges. Cost of replacement of parts and components to be charged on actuals

III. AMC Return to Bench Comprehensive, Including Parts Comprehensive carry-in support with complete coverage for maintenance, repair and replacement of parts. The contract covers all labor charges and cost of replacement of parts (excluding consumables)

IV. AMC Return to Bench Labor Only and Parts Chargeable On Actuals
Carry-in support for services, repair and maintenance including a full cover on labor charges only. Cost of parts to be charged on actuals

Services Features

Preliminary health check services
Remote infrastructural support for desktops, laptops, phones and tablets through Central Response Center (CRC)
Automated registration and call tracking tools
SMS updates on status of call resolution
Multiple options for day-to-day coverage, response times and call closure
Break-fix calls for on-site and carry-in repairs
Critical and emergency call response services
Reverse logistics
Preventive and periodic maintenance support every 3 to 6 months
Only genuine parts / components used
Coverage for the entire range of ICT equipment including desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, smartphones, printers, scanners, plotters, UPS, projectors and other peripherals

IT Infra Professional Services

These include a variety of professional services that are delivered to our customers in a flexible manner.

On-Site Installation Services

Proper installation mitigates the risk of operational disruption that is often associated with large-scale installations and is critical to the long-term performance of an ICT device or system.

Backed by an extensive pan India services network, Aforeserve delivers standard hardware installation support to single as well as multiple customer locations across India for any component or device within the ICT product universe. With each installation solution pre-configured and customized to serve specific requirements of Original Equipment and Design Manufacturers (OEMs & ODMs), system integrators as well as large end-users of ICT products, Aforeserve ensures that the entire installation process is seamless, standardized and in accordance with the defined services level agreement (SLA).

Aforeserve offers a range of single or multi-stage installation packages including one or more of the following services:

Unpacking of equipment
Power testing at site
Physical installation of hardware components
Integration of new hardware with existing network / system
Diagnostic exercise to test compatibility and functionality
Documentation – installation sign-off and associated reports
Submission of installation report

Upgrade Services

Aforeserve is committed to keeping every customer’s ICT equipment operating at peak performance. The Company’s comprehensive Upgrade Services facilitate the latest updates in hardware, software and performance features, helping customers to smoothly transition to the latest technical specifications of a component or system within their installed infrastructure.

Aforeserve offers upgrades for multi-brand CPUs, TFT monitors, keyboards, mouse, optical drives, system memories and hard disks among other components. The services cover labor charges as well as cost of equipment for the one time on-site replacement and upgrade of a component or system – providing customers with the convenience of an integrated and smooth switch, the assurance of original and genuine parts as well as the benefit of ‘best-value’ on investments.

Per-Call Repair Services

Aforeserve’s Per-Call Repair Services are tailored to provide on-site and carry-in repair support to customers who either own assets with expired warranties or prefer not to be engaged in long term maintenance contracts for their ICT equipment. Following a ‘no strings attached’ approach, Aforeserve makes it possible for individual as well as large end users to receive best in class repair support with the added benefit of paying on a per-call basis – only for the services they need, when they need it.

With a fixed and affordable labor fee and additional charges on actuals for replacement of parts (if required), Aforeserve’s Per-Call Repair Services support the entire range of multi brand ICT devices including desktops, laptops, servers and other computer peripherals such as printers, scanners, plotters and projectors, mobility devices such as tablets and smartphones as well as surge protection and power conditioning units – offering customers the convenience of high quality repair at every instance and the freedom to engage as and when required.

Health Check Services

Aforeserve’s Health Check Services are detailed assessment and audit exercises customized to help organizations understand the performance status of their installed ICT infrastructure, enabling corrective improvements in hardware and software configurations to ensure that the system as a whole runs at its optimum level of operation.

Organizations often end up making large capital investments in new equipment before determining or realizing the compatibility and utility of their existing systems with new technologies. Very often, this also leads to the wasteful accumulation of equipment that lies unused in office spaces due to the lack of understanding about their condition and functionality.

With convenient on-site and carry-in options, Aforeserve’s health check engineers conduct detailed asset audits and thorough analyses of installed and idle ICT equipment based on customer purpose and objectives, to detect system vulnerabilities, identify hardware issues and software glitches and also to advise customers on the proper disposal of equipment which is categorized obsolete or beyond repair. Each health check assessment is followed by the delivery of a comprehensive report suggesting appropriate repairs, replacements and upgrades that are required to restore the equipment to optimum working condition.

One-Time Services

Aforeserve offers one-time fee based solutions and troubleshooting support, delivered on-site as well as remotely through the Central Response Center (CRC), to help customers resolve common computer related issues.

A safe, secure and easy service option, One-Time Services are available 365 days of the year and are ideal for small and home office set ups as well as for complex system operations in large organizations. Customers can either choose to have an engineer resolve their issues on-site, or talk to our premium phone support team and receive expert help in resolving their computing and connectivity related issues from the comfort of their homes or offices.

Aforeserve’s One-Time Services include:

Hardware and software set up
Site preparation, cabling and earthing
System network cabling, set up and testing
Wireless network setup and resolution of connection issues
Printer and peripherals connection and configuration
Operating System fixes, configuration and upgrade
Email set up
Software malfunction resolutions
Driver updates
Virus and malware detection and removal
Computer tune-up and system optimization
Phishing and spam removal

Service Camps

Aforeserve conducts Service Camps at residential, official and campus locations, providing free health check, diagnostic and advisory services for the entire range of ICT devices. Users can simply walk up to the service camp consultant with their laptops, mobiles, tablets or other ICT devices to receive information and advice on the ‘dos and don’ts’ of using their equipment, suggestions on upgrades and repairs and tips on improving performance and overall experience.

Service Camps can be customized in accordance with specific customer requirements and may include special demonstration exercises and guidance capsules for offices and educational institutions to encourage the proper operation of ICT devices.

Aforeserve conducts Service Camps on request. To schedule a Service Camp at your residential, official or campus premises, call 1800-103-4423

E-Waste Management Services

Aforeserve encourages the proper and responsible disposal of e-waste at the individual as well as organizational level.

E-Waste refers to all discarded and end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) including desktops, laptops, printers and other computer peripherals, mobility devices such as smartphones and tablets as well as surge protection and power conditioning equipment.

Aforeserve’s E-Waste Management Services assist customers in the disposal of their discarded ICT devices, parts and components in conformity with the guidelines and directives issued by the Government of India. Aforeserve manages and executes the entire e-waste disposal process in collaboration with certified E-Waste Management Partners, beginning with the collection of discarded equipment from the customer’s premises, to drop-off at designated disposal and processing centers, followed by a report certifying successful e-waste disposal – promoting the environmentally sound management of end-of-life electronics and helping individuals, organizations and manufacturers contribute towards a greener planet.

To have your e-waste disposed of responsibly, call 1800-103-4423.

Care Packs and Consumables

Aforeserve is a single point re-seller and distributor of warranty extension packages and consumables for multiple brands and manufacturers of ICT equipment.

Customers can:

Extend their device warranties through OEM branded extension packs and get assured extended support from the manufacturer of their device
Source original and genuine consumables including print heads, cartridges, batteries, adapters, keyboards and computer mouse devices from Aforeserve at competitive prices, eliminating the need for coordinating with multiple vendors of the same product