Gold Accreditations

Hewlett Packard Gold

Orchid are one of only 85 accredited Hewlett Packard 2010 Gold partners. Orchid have held this accreditation since 2006 and each year are rigorously tested to make sure we can continue to hold Hewlett Packard's top award.

Orchid places a premium on high-quality customer service, and has the support of HP every step of the way. So when you work with us, you are not just getting HP technology and solutions from a partner that is closer to HP – you also know that they have the skills to deliver. As a HP Gold Partner, Orchid can guarantee an unparalleled combination of expertise, proximity and customised solutions. We have inside access to HP, providing you with the added benefits of fast customer support and competitive pricing, as well as insight into future product trends. To guarantee your IT investment, Orchid is highly trained to design and implement customized IT solutions that fit the business needs. Orchid carries certifications across HP's product portfolio, while many also hold specific product and solution specialisations. This winning combination of broad and deep knowledge ensures we have the technical know-how and market insight to give a business that competitive edge.

Microsoft Gold

Orchid have the skills and experience to deliver pure Microsoft solutions, or integrate these technologies into mixed platform environments. Being a Microsoft Gold Partner, Orchid also have the ability to offer corporate licensing and special bids on projects.

Orchid's solutions and skill sets are based upon Microsoft technologies and through our Gold status we have direct access to these latest technologies and solutions. Orchid are able to partner directly with Microsoft to ensure our customers are given the best solutions for them. Partners with a Microsoft Gold Competency have must have demonstrated the deepest, most specialised capability and commitment to customers within a specific business solution area so rest assured that Orchid can fully support your Microsoft requirements.

Orchid can work with the client on anything from an installation of Microsoft Office to a full blown SharePoint implementation.

Microsoft's recognition of Orchid's dedicated technical and implementation capabilities highlights Orchid's ability to design, deploy and leverage Microsoft technologies across multiple disciplines such as:

• Active Directory Design & Deployment
• Windows Deployment
• Exchange 2003 & 2007
• Server 2000, 2003 & 2008
• Small Business Server 2003 & 2008
• Terminal Services
• Systems Management
• SharePoint 2003
• Microsoft Office SharePoint Services 2007

Sophos Gold

Orchid are in the top tier of Gold partners at Sophos and are fully committed to offering their full suite of products which include;

Sophos endpoint security

• Single agent provides both anti-malware and data loss prevention in one
• Protection for Windows, Mac, Linux, UNIX and more all included in the license
• Combines anti-virus technologies to protect against the very latest threats
• Real-time threat and compliance intelligence reduces cost and administration time
• Centralized management delivers unrivalled visibility and control of your network
• Expert technical support delivered round the clock at no extra cost

Web

• Combines reputation data with real-time behavioral malware scanning for effective zero-day protection
• Manage web usage with up to 54 categories and prevent users posting to webmail, blogs, and forums
• Eliminates or automates management tasks with intuitive web-based console
• Centralized management and reporting ensures consistent protection for distributed organizations
• Remotely monitors 50 vital signs to ensure appliance is online and operating correctly
• Ensures consistent protection with HTTPS filtering and automatic blocking of anonymizing proxies

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• Industry certified, award-winning technology already protecting millions of users
• Superior key management for secure and easy data sharing and recovery
• Recognized as a market leader by Gartner for Mobile Data Protection
• Reduces cost by integrating easily into your existing infrastructure
• Centralized, integrated policies for full disk encryption, removable media encryption and port control
• Modular architecture enables you to tailor the solution to your needs

Email

• Eliminates more than 99% of spam with Sender Genotype and Live Anti-Spam in-the-cloud updates
• Protects sensitive data with integrated SPX email encryption and DLP
• Blocks evolving and new zero-day threats with real-time malware scanning
• Eliminates or automates regular tasks with intuitive management consoles
• Protects the entire email infrastructure, from gateway to workgroup
• Includes both hardware appliance and software only options