Services

Athens ITC can provide IT solutions in a range of areas.

Continue below to see what all we can do for you!

Websites

Websites are often the first place you interact with your customers/clientele. Presenting a well-designed image can set the tone of how a potential customer perceives your company.

Athens ITC can create every piece of a website or only portions. Typically a full website would include:

  • Design - includes template made from HTML5, CSS, & JavaScript
  • Individual pages - FAQ, About, Etc
  • Account system - login can be integrated with social media sites
  • User interaction - guest book, shopping, contact form, etc
  • Connection to a database - differs greatly due to different needs, but we can handle it
  • So much more!

Web Hosting

Websites require hosting in order to be available. This is essentially a computer to store them on that allows people on the internet to access and view the pages and content. Of course, this is a very basic overview and the actual process involves many steps.

There are many ways of hosting a website. Some common hosting providers are GoDaddy, bluehost, & HostGator. We can help you determine your site's requirements and handle the hard work of getting it set up correctly.

Database

Databases are systems that store data, which can come in many forms. User/client/customer details, order history, pictures for an online photo album, blog posts, and more are all stored in databases.

Databases need to effectively provide a structure for the data stored in them. Database design greatly affects the performance of everything connected to it. Creating optimized databases and tables greatly improves both performance and ease of understanding.

Athens ITC knows all about database design and our IT professionals have created thousands of optimized tables over the years.

Server Management

Databases and web hosting both rely on being stored on a computer that provides a method of accessing them. This is called a server. Servers are also where Cloud Data is stored and hosted.

Servers must be configured correctly and have certain programs installed on them in order function as a web host or database server. While this can be extremely tedious and difficult, Athens ITC has the experience to complete these steps in a timely and quality manner for you.

Mobile Development

Mobile development comes in 2 flavors: native apps and mobile-friendly websites. Both share features, but each also presents its own set of advantages and drawbacks. There is also a hybrid approach that can sometimes be the best of both worlds.
Athens ITC can help when deciding which approach is best for your needs.

Native App

Advantages

  • Typically run faster
  • Are deployed using App Stores that include distribution metrics and crashlogs
  • Work offline (potentially)
  • Direct access to phone or tablet hardware

Disadvantages

  • Require multiple sets of source code (Android and iOS)
  • App store approval process
  • Often more expensive to maintain

Mobile-Friendly Website

Advantages

  • No download or app install
  • Single codebase for all mobile platforms AND desktops
  • Updates deployed for all platforms instantly and without an approval process

Disadvantages

  • No chance of offline
  • Typically run slower
  • Lack of ease of discovery without app store ecosystem
  • Limited access to hardware

Data Migration

Data migration is the process of moving data stored in one place or system into a new place or system. The process is different for every scenario in the book and data loss can occur if done incorrectly. Maintaining data integrity when doing a migration is of paramount importance.

Many database servers behave differently than each other, as do other methods of storing data. Not to mention the complexity of taking your data from one application to another. Because of the complexity, effective data migration requires a custom-tailored plan and implementation to ensure your data makes it safely and correctly from one place to another.

Oftentimes, there is data conversion that is needed during a migration. Don't worry, we got you covered with that too!

Training

IT Training can take many forms. These forms often differ based on the nature of what is being trained, as well as any applicable limitations, such as location or methods of interfacing. Many complex custom apps and websites require training to ensure the users can perform their duties. Training can also take the form of documentation.

We offer training on many different systems and applications and offer training taking many forms that are best-suited to the subject material and other details. Contact us to see if we can provide the training you need.

Social Media

Social media is here to stay. In today's digital world social media can be as important as having a web presence. Often social media is even more important than having a web presence through a website.

Knowing what platforms best suit your needs is critical in creating an effective social media presence. Athens ITC has the knowledge to assist you in making this decision and getting your social media presence off the ground.

E-Commerce

Obviously, E-Commerce is huge these days. Many companies live and die by their sales on an electronic platform. Amazon, Ebay, etc would not exist without electronic commerce.

Choosing the right platform, or method of selling can be overwhelming. There are so many shopping cart systems, credit card payment gateways, and E-Commerce systems that wading through them becomes troublesome.

Unless you have someone who knows the pros and cons of each and can help you make the right choice, like we can :)