Serving nationwide enterprise, First Step is a full-service information services and technology company. Our strengths span two major areas of expertise:  

• Systems Integration and Network Support
• Web / SQL / Custom Application Development
     

Since 1987, we have clearly proven to our valued clients and our Technology Associates that we are committed to retaining our position as an industry leader.

For real business questions in a changing environment, you need a strategic partner whose insight stretches further than a box on the desktop, or a fancy graphics package.

Our view of real business value is simple. We take technically innovative products -- like the NT Backoffice Suite and Compaq Server systems, ThinkPad notebooks, Linux and Hewlitt-Packard devices and options by other best-in-class vendors -- and package them with superior network management tools, support services and financing options. We drive strategic designs that leverage your technology investment, and focus more on building your business.

After all, isn't that technology's biggest promise?

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Incorporated in 1987, First Step Computer Consultants, has installed and currently services over 200 local and wide area networks, addressing the information technology needs and challenges of organizations with a range of products, technologies, and services. We base our approach on the concept of distributed computing; completely linking users with information — whether in applications, on an intranet, or out on the Internet — while offering the ability to control access and usage of this information.

We offer a complete range of services, both direct and through partners, on a range of desktop and server operating systems and tools. Services direct from First Step include technical consulting and support, information resourcing, project planning, system implementation, training, and programming.

Our facilities management and application integration services have provided clients with continuous access to critical information and programs. Our in-house application development teams gives customers maximum flexibility for system integration.

Clients benefit from the expertise of Certified NetWare Engineers, Microsoft Certified Professionals and affiliated support and contract personnel. All of our planning, installation and management services for LANs and WANs reflect our thorough understanding of complex multi-vendor networks. We have earned designations such as Microsoft Solution Provider, Certified Netware Reseller and IBM Business Partner. Our specialties include installation, integration and ongoing support of LAN/WAN, mainframe/host and communications products. Specifying and implementing scalable Internet solutions. Clients may utilize a wide variety of application software and training approaches. We perform network analysis and optimization and can deliver 24-hour telephone and on-site support.

As a Microsoft Solution Provider, First Step has been developing Microsoft MS-SQL/Office based applications for the past eight years. This includes OLE aware and client/server database solutions. Our server service expertise with MS-SQL and Oracle DBMS development provides a strong foundation for both classic and HTML client development. First Step has received national recognition for its applications.