[{"content":" Built with a purpose. Built to last. # Evans Technology Solutions did not start with the goal of becoming another technology company selling the same products and services as everyone else.\nIt started with a much simpler question:\nHow should technology actually work for a business?\nThat question has shaped ETS from the beginning\u0026hellip;\nTechnology has always interested me beyond simply getting something to work. I want to understand why it works, how the pieces fit together, what happens when something fails, and whether there is a better way to build it. That curiosity has led to a lot of experimenting over the years:\nBuilding systems. Breaking systems. Rebuilding them. Testing different approaches. Working with networking, servers, operating systems, security, automation, hardware, virtualization, and increasingly the ways artificial intelligence can be used as another practical tool.\nThe common thread has always been the same:\nUnderstand the system first. Then decide what technology actually belongs there.\nETS grew out of that mindset.\nBuilt on Service # ETS is shaped by a background in both military service and federal work.\nWe are veteran-owned and are actively working toward formal validation and recognition as a disabled veteran-owned small business.\nIt represents more than a designation. It reflects the service background behind ETS and creates a path for the company to pursue opportunities where veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses are intentionally included in contracting, supplier, and community-development programs.\nAs that process moves forward, ETS will continue building its commercial foundation first—serving local businesses, developing its capabilities, documenting its work, and earning a reputation based on performance.\nA Kansas Technology Company # Evans Technology Solutions, LLC was formed as a Kansas company with a focus on practical IT services and technology consulting.\nThis business is built around small and growing organizations that need capable technology support but may not need—or want—the cost and complexity of a large internal IT department or enterprise-scale managed service provider. Those businesses still rely heavily on technology.\nThe size of the organization does not make those systems less important. It simply changes what the right solution looks like.\nETS was created to work in that space.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/about/","section":"About ETS","summary":"Built with a purpose. Built to last. # Evans Technology Solutions did not start with the goal of becoming another technology company selling the same products and services as everyone else.\nIt started with a much simpler question:\nHow should technology actually work for a business?\nThat question has shaped ETS from the beginning…\nTechnology has always interested me beyond simply getting something to work. I want to understand why it works, how the pieces fit together, what happens when something fails, and whether there is a better way to build it. That curiosity has led to a lot of experimenting over the years:\n","title":"About ETS","type":"about"},{"content":" Automation that solves real business problems. ETS helps businesses identify opportunities to automate repetitive work, improve consistency, and reduce unnecessary effort. Automation should make the business easier to operate — not create another complicated system that someone has to maintain.\nWhat we do Automation projects can include:\nRepetitive workflow automation Data movement between systems Notifications and alerts Administrative workflows Scheduled processes System integrations Reporting workflows Infrastructure and IT automation Custom automation for specific business processes When you might need help Automation may make sense when:\nEmployees repeatedly perform the same manual task. Information has to be copied between systems. A process depends on repetitive notifications or reminders. Manual work creates avoidable errors. Reporting takes unnecessary time. An existing process works but consumes more effort than it should. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/automation/","section":"Services","summary":" Automation that solves real business problems. ETS helps businesses identify opportunities to automate repetitive work, improve consistency, and reduce unnecessary effort. Automation should make the business easier to operate — not create another complicated system that someone has to maintain.\nWhat we do Automation projects can include:\nRepetitive workflow automation Data movement between systems Notifications and alerts Administrative workflows Scheduled processes System integrations Reporting workflows Infrastructure and IT automation Custom automation for specific business processes When you might need help Automation may make sense when:\n","title":"Automation","type":"services"},{"content":" The Objective ETS focuses on implementing the solution in a way that is practical for the business rather than adding complexity simply because it is technically possible. The finished result should solve the agreed problem, operate reliably, and remain understandable and supportable after the project is complete.\nThe specific work depends on the problem being solved. The work may involve infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, managed IT, technology projects, or automation.\nWhat matters during implementation Clear scope Reliable implementation Security built into the solution Documentation as the environment changes Testing and validation A manageable result Implementation Once the scope is established, ETS performs the agreed technical work. Depending on the engagement, this may include:\nInfrastructure deployment Server or virtualization work Storage and backup implementation Network deployment or changes Firewall and security improvements System upgrades Migrations Troubleshooting and remediation Automation Application or service integration Documentation Configuration and optimization Project Pricing Standard ETS project work is billed at $125 per hour.\nMinimum project engagement: $500\nThe project minimum reflects the time required to prepare, coordinate, perform, test, and document technical work even when the implementation itself appears relatively small. Larger projects may be estimated or proposed based on the scope established during planning.\nWhen a project changes materially after work begins, ETS will identify the impact before substantially expanding the original scope.\nScheduled after-hours Work Some technology changes are better performed outside normal business hours to reduce disruption. When a customer specifically requires project work to be scheduled after hours, that work is billed at:\n$187.50 per hour\nThis rate applies to planned work intentionally scheduled outside normal working periods. It is separate from emergency response.\nEmergency Work Urgent work requiring immediate or emergency response is billed at:\n$250 per hour\nEmergency pricing is intended for situations where work must take priority over normally scheduled activity because of a significant outage, operational disruption, security issue, or other time-sensitive problem. A request occurring outside normal hours is not automatically considered an emergency.\nWhenever practical, planned work should be scheduled in advance rather than handled at emergency rates.\nHardware \u0026amp; Equipment When implementation requires new equipment, hardware is purchased separately from ETS labor. ETS can assist with selecting, sourcing, configuring, and deploying equipment required for the project.\nTypical equipment procurement margins are based on the cost and size of the purchase:\nTypical equipment procurement margins Equipment purchase range Typical procurement margin Up to $500 approximately 25% $501–$2,000 approximately 20% $2,001–$5,000 approximately 15% Larger equipment purchases approximately 10–15% These ranges are planning guidelines rather than a requirement that every piece of equipment receive an identical markup.\nThe actual cost will depend on the equipment, sourcing requirements, availability, warranty considerations, and the amount of work involved in procurement.\nProcurement \u0026amp; Deployment Equipment procurement may also include a separate procurement or deployment charge when ETS is performing work beyond simply purchasing the item.\nThis may include:\nProduct research and selection Ordering and vendor coordination Receiving and verification Firmware or software preparation Configuration Installation Testing Documentation Deployment coordination A typical procurement or deployment charge may begin around $75–$150, depending on the work involved.\nLarger or more complicated deployments are scoped according to the project.\nCustomer-funded Equipment For larger hardware orders, ETS may require:\nCustomer prepayment A project deposit Direct customer purchase Another agreed funding arrangement before equipment is ordered This keeps project costs clear and prevents hardware purchases from consuming resources intended for business operations and technical delivery.\nSoftware \u0026amp; third-party Licensing Software licenses, subscriptions, cloud services, security products, backup services, and other customer-specific third-party costs are generally billed separately from ETS project labor. When ETS procures or administers these products, any associated purchasing, configuration, or administration costs will be identified separately where applicable.\nThe goal is to keep the cost of the ETS service distinct from the cost of the products or services required to operate the customer\u0026rsquo;s environment.\nTesting \u0026amp; Validation Implementation is not complete simply because equipment has been installed or a configuration has been changed. Where appropriate, ETS verifies that the completed work performs as expected before the project is considered finished.\nThat may include:\nConnectivity testing Service validation Backup or recovery checks Security verification Application testing Performance checks User or workflow validation Review of monitoring and alerts Confirmation that documentation reflects the completed environment The level of validation depends on the type and scope of the project.\nDocumentation Meaningful changes made during implementation should be reflected in the environment\u0026rsquo;s documentation.\nThis may include:\nNetwork changes Device information System configurations Service dependencies Administrative procedures Recovery information Important operational notes Documentation is intended to make the finished environment easier to support, troubleshoot, and modify later.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/how-we-work/build/","section":"How ETS Works","summary":" The Objective ETS focuses on implementing the solution in a way that is practical for the business rather than adding complexity simply because it is technically possible. The finished result should solve the agreed problem, operate reliably, and remain understandable and supportable after the project is complete.\nThe specific work depends on the problem being solved. The work may involve infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, managed IT, technology projects, or automation.\n","title":"Build","type":"how-we-work"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":" Let’s talk about your technology. # You don\u0026rsquo;t need to know exactly what technology you need before contacting ETS.\nTell us what isn\u0026rsquo;t working, what you\u0026rsquo;re trying to accomplish, or what needs to change. We can start with the problem and work toward a practical solution.\nStart with the problem # Technology problems don\u0026rsquo;t always come with a clear technical answer.\nYour network may be unreliable. Your systems may be difficult to maintain. You may be planning an upgrade, replacing aging technology, improving security, or simply trying to figure out what needs to change.\nYou don\u0026rsquo;t have to diagnose the problem before reaching out.\nETS can help understand the situation, determine what actually needs to be addressed, and identify a practical path forward.\nWhat can we help with? # ETS can help with a range of technology needs, including:\nInfrastructure design, deployment, and management Network design, deployment, troubleshooting, and management Cybersecurity improvements Managed IT and ongoing technology support Technology upgrades and migrations Focused technology projects Business and IT automation If you\u0026rsquo;re not sure which service fits, that\u0026rsquo;s okay. Start by describing the problem.\nWhat to tell us # You don\u0026rsquo;t need to prepare a technical specification.\nIt helps to tell us:\nWhat isn\u0026rsquo;t working What you\u0026rsquo;re trying to accomplish What has changed What you\u0026rsquo;re planning What is taking too much time What you are concerned about What you would like technology to do better The more context you can provide, the easier it is to determine what the next step should be.\nA conversation # The first conversation is about understanding the situation.\nETS can help determine whether the right answer is infrastructure work, networking, security improvements, managed IT, a focused project, automation, or something else entirely.\nThe goal is to determine what the business actually needs.\nReady to start a conversation? # Tell ETS what you\u0026rsquo;re dealing with, what you\u0026rsquo;re trying to accomplish, or what needs to change.\nEmail: info@evanstechnologysolutions.com\nPhone: 785-251-8653\nEmail ETS ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/contact/","section":"Contact ETS","summary":" Let’s talk about your technology. # You don’t need to know exactly what technology you need before contacting ETS.\nTell us what isn’t working, what you’re trying to accomplish, or what needs to change. We can start with the problem and work toward a practical solution.\nStart with the problem # Technology problems don’t always come with a clear technical answer.\n","title":"Contact ETS","type":"contact"},{"content":" Security built into the solution. ETS helps businesses improve their security with practical measures appropriate to their environment, risks, and actual business needs. Security should not be an afterthought, and it should not require unnecessary complexity to be effective.\nWhat we do ETS can help with:\nSecurity assessments and planning Network and endpoint security Access control and account security System hardening Backup and recovery planning Security-focused infrastructure design Security improvements during technology projects Documentation and security practices Identifying practical areas for improvement When you might need help You may need cybersecurity assistance when:\nYou are concerned about the security of existing systems. Access controls have grown inconsistent. Important systems lack appropriate protection. Backups have not been tested or reviewed. You are deploying new infrastructure. Your business is handling increasingly sensitive information. You want to identify practical security improvements. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/cybersecurity/","section":"Services","summary":" Security built into the solution. ETS helps businesses improve their security with practical measures appropriate to their environment, risks, and actual business needs. Security should not be an afterthought, and it should not require unnecessary complexity to be effective.\nWhat we do ETS can help with:\nSecurity assessments and planning Network and endpoint security Access control and account security System hardening Backup and recovery planning Security-focused infrastructure design Security improvements during technology projects Documentation and security practices Identifying practical areas for improvement When you might need help You may need cybersecurity assistance when:\n","title":"Cybersecurity","type":"services"},{"content":" The Objective A small, clearly defined technical issue does not need the same level of investigation as a larger infrastructure or network project. The goal is to understand enough to make a responsible decision without creating unnecessary work.\nThe first part of the ETS process is understanding what is actually happening.\nDiscovery may include reviewing the existing environment, identifying problems, understanding requirements, considering risks, and determining what needs to change. Depending on the situation, this can involve infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, systems, applications, automation, documentation, or business processes. The depth of discovery depends on the problem.\nDiscovery Pricing Technical discovery is billed at $125 per hour with a two-hour minimum.\nMinimum discovery engagement: $250\nThis may include reviewing configurations, examining infrastructure, tracing dependencies, evaluating existing systems, identifying risks, gathering technical information, or testing assumptions.\nThe amount of discovery required depends on the environment and the problem being investigated.\nETS does not use a fixed discovery package simply because two projects appear similar from the outside. A small, clearly defined issue may require only the minimum engagement, while a more complex infrastructure, security, or systems problem may require additional time.\nAny work beyond the initial minimum is billed at the same $125 hourly rate.\nWhat we look for What is working today What is creating problems What the business needs to accomplish Existing technology and constraints Risks, dependencies, and limitations What actually needs to change What discovery produces The purpose of discovery is not simply to spend time examining the environment. It should result in enough understanding to determine what happens next.\nDepending on the engagement, that may include:\nA clearly identified problem Recommended next steps Technical findings Identified risks or dependencies A proposed project scope Enough information to prepare an implementation estimate or proposal A determination that no additional work is currently necessary ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/how-we-work/discover/","section":"How ETS Works","summary":" The Objective A small, clearly defined technical issue does not need the same level of investigation as a larger infrastructure or network project. The goal is to understand enough to make a responsible decision without creating unnecessary work.\nThe first part of the ETS process is understanding what is actually happening.\nDiscovery may include reviewing the existing environment, identifying problems, understanding requirements, considering risks, and determining what needs to change. Depending on the situation, this can involve infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, systems, applications, automation, documentation, or business processes. The depth of discovery depends on the problem.\n","title":"Discover","type":"how-we-work"},{"content":" Technology that works for your business. # Evans Technology Solutions helps businesses build, manage, and secure the technology they depend on — without unnecessary complexity or unnecessary expense.\nIT built around the business # Your technology should support the way your business operates, not force your business to work around it.\nETS provides practical technology services focused on reliability, security, maintainability, and long-term value.\nExplore our services Start a conversation What we do # Infrastructure # Design, deployment, and management of the systems your business relies on.\nLearn more → Infrastructure\nNetworking # Reliable networks designed for performance, availability, and growth.\nLearn more → Networking\nCybersecurity # Practical security measures that help protect your systems, data, and business.\nLearn more → Cybersecurity\nManaged IT # Ongoing technology support and management for businesses that need their IT handled properly.\nLearn more → Managed IT\nTechnology Projects # Focused technical work for upgrades, migrations, deployments, and other projects.\nLearn more → Projects\nAutomation # Reduce repetitive work and improve operational efficiency with thoughtful automation.\nLearn more → Automation\nBuilt for small business # Small businesses shouldn\u0026rsquo;t have to choose between enterprise-grade thinking and small-business practicality.\nETS focuses on solutions that are:\nPractical — technology should solve a business problem. Maintainable — systems should remain understandable after deployment. Secure — security should be built into the solution rather than added afterward. Scalable — today\u0026rsquo;s solution should not become tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s limitation. Cost-conscious — spending more on technology does not automatically make it better. Let\u0026rsquo;s solve the technology problem # Whether you need help designing infrastructure, improving your network, strengthening security, managing your existing environment, or completing a specific technology project, ETS can help determine the right path forward.\nTalk with ETS ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"Evans Technology Solutions","summary":" Technology that works for your business. # Evans Technology Solutions helps businesses build, manage, and secure the technology they depend on — without unnecessary complexity or unnecessary expense.\nIT built around the business # Your technology should support the way your business operates, not force your business to work around it.\n","title":"Evans Technology Solutions","type":"page"},{"content":" Technology should solve a business problem. # Technology decisions should start with the business, not with a product list.\nEvans Technology Solutions works through processes designed to understand what you actually need, determine what should change, and build technology that remains understandable and maintainable after the work is complete.\nDiscover # Start with the problem.\nWe begin by understanding what is happening in your business, what is not working, and what you are trying to accomplish. That may involve looking at your existing infrastructure, network, security, workflows, or technology processes.\nThe goal is not to recommend technology before understanding the situation.\nWhat we look for # What is working today What is creating problems What the business needs to accomplish Existing technology and constraints Risks, dependencies, and limitations What actually needs to change Plan # Determine what makes sense.\nOnce the problem and environment are understood, we determine a practical path forward.\nThat may mean improving what you already have rather than replacing it. It may mean planning a larger project. Sometimes the right answer is to do less.\nThe plan should fit the business, the environment, and the budget.\nWhat the plan considers # Scope and priorities Business requirements Technical requirements Cost and timing Security and reliability Maintainability Future needs Build # Put the solution into practice.\nOnce the direction is clear, ETS can implement the work. Depending on the engagement, that may include infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity improvements, automation, migrations, upgrades, or a focused technical project.\nThe implementation is driven by the plan rather than by unnecessary complexity.\nImplementation may include # Deployment and configuration Infrastructure changes Network implementation Security improvements Automation and integrations Migrations and upgrades Troubleshooting and remediation Manage # Leave the environment better than we found it.\nTechnology should remain useful after the initial project is finished.\nETS emphasizes documentation, maintainability, practical management, and clear handoff so that the resulting environment can be understood and supported over time.\nFor ongoing engagements, this can include continued technology management and improvement.\nThe result # Technology that is easier to understand Better documentation Fewer unnecessary complications More maintainable systems A clearer path for future improvements Practical by design. # Not every business needs the same technology, the same architecture, or the same level of support.\nETS focuses on what makes sense for the business in front of us.\nThat means practical recommendations, appropriate technology, and solutions built around real requirements rather than technology for its own sake.\nStart with the problem. # You do not have to know exactly what technology you need before contacting ETS.\nTell us what is not working, what you are trying to accomplish, or what needs to change. We can start with the problem and work toward a practical solution.\nStart a conversation\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/how-we-work/","section":"How ETS Works","summary":"Technology should solve a business problem. # Technology decisions should start with the business, not with a product list.\nEvans Technology Solutions works through processes designed to understand what you actually need, determine what should change, and build technology that remains understandable and maintainable after the work is complete.\nDiscover # Start with the problem.\n","title":"How ETS Works","type":"how-we-work"},{"content":" Infrastructure that supports your business. ETS helps businesses design, deploy, and manage the systems their operations depend on. The goal isn\u0026rsquo;t to build the biggest environment possible. It\u0026rsquo;s to build infrastructure that is reliable, maintainable, secure, and appropriate for the business.\nWhat we do Infrastructure is the foundation that everything else depends on.\nETS can help with:\nInfrastructure planning and design Server and virtualization environments Storage and backup systems On-premises and hybrid infrastructure System deployment and configuration Infrastructure upgrades and migrations Documentation and ongoing management Troubleshooting and remediation Built around the business Infrastructure decisions should reflect how your business actually operates. ETS looks at what the business needs today, what is likely to change, and what needs to remain reliable over time. That means avoiding unnecessary complexity while making sure today\u0026rsquo;s solution does not create tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s limitation.\nWhen you might need help You may need infrastructure assistance when:\nExisting systems are becoming unreliable. Your business is outgrowing its current environment. You are replacing aging hardware. You need to deploy new servers or systems. You are planning a migration or expansion. Your infrastructure has grown without a clear design. You need better documentation and maintainability. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/infrastructure/","section":"Services","summary":" Infrastructure that supports your business. ETS helps businesses design, deploy, and manage the systems their operations depend on. The goal isn’t to build the biggest environment possible. It’s to build infrastructure that is reliable, maintainable, secure, and appropriate for the business.\nWhat we do Infrastructure is the foundation that everything else depends on.\nETS can help with:\nInfrastructure planning and design Server and virtualization environments Storage and backup systems On-premises and hybrid infrastructure System deployment and configuration Infrastructure upgrades and migrations Documentation and ongoing management Troubleshooting and remediation Built around the business Infrastructure decisions should reflect how your business actually operates. ETS looks at what the business needs today, what is likely to change, and what needs to remain reliable over time. That means avoiding unnecessary complexity while making sure today’s solution does not create tomorrow’s limitation.\n","title":"Infrastructure","type":"services"},{"content":" Practical technology guidance. # Technology decisions don\u0026rsquo;t have to be complicated to be important.\nETS shares practical information about infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, managed IT, automation, and other technology topics that affect small businesses.\nTechnology without the unnecessary complexity # Technology information is often written for people who already understand the technology.\nThat isn\u0026rsquo;t always useful to a business owner or someone responsible for making technology decisions.\nETS focuses on explaining technology in practical terms — what it does, why it matters, where it can help, and what businesses should consider before making a decision.\nWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll find here # Infrastructure # Practical guidance about servers, storage, virtualization, backups, deployments, migrations, and building technology environments that remain manageable.\nNetworking # Information about network design, wireless connectivity, reliability, security, troubleshooting, and the infrastructure businesses depend on every day.\nCybersecurity # Practical security guidance focused on reducing risk without turning security into an unnecessarily complicated project.\nManaged IT # Thoughts on maintaining technology environments, managing systems, planning technology changes, and determining when ongoing IT support makes sense.\nAutomation # Ideas for identifying repetitive work, improving processes, and using automation where it provides meaningful value.\nTechnology projects # Lessons and observations from technology upgrades, migrations, deployments, troubleshooting, and other focused technical work.\nBuilt around real problems # The best technology advice starts with the problem rather than the product.\nETS approaches technology the same way here.\nThe goal is to provide information that helps businesses ask better questions, understand their options, and make technology decisions that fit the way they actually operate.\nHave a technology problem? # You don\u0026rsquo;t have to wait for an article that happens to describe your exact situation.\nIf something isn\u0026rsquo;t working, needs to change, or is becoming difficult to manage, ETS can help determine what the problem actually is and what a practical solution could look like.\nTalk with ETS ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/insights/","section":"Insights","summary":" Practical technology guidance. # Technology decisions don’t have to be complicated to be important.\nETS shares practical information about infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, managed IT, automation, and other technology topics that affect small businesses.\nTechnology without the unnecessary complexity # Technology information is often written for people who already understand the technology.\n","title":"Insights","type":"insights"},{"content":" The Objective The work should not become difficult to understand the moment implementation is finished. Depending on the engagement, ETS may provide a completed handoff, continue providing support, or help identify future improvements. This helps the environment remain manageable after the project is complete.\nTechnology should remain manageable after implementation. Documentation, sensible configuration, and maintenance help prevent today\u0026rsquo;s solution from becoming tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s problem.\nWhat ongoing management means Depending on the environment and service level, ongoing management may include:\nDocumentation Maintenance Monitoring and troubleshooting Security improvements Planning for change Keeping the environment understandable Ongoing management gives ETS enough familiarity with the environment to understand how the systems fit together, recognize when something changes, and make recommendations with the larger business environment in mind.\nManaged Services Pricing ETS managed services are organized into several service levels based on the size and complexity of the environment. Pricing is not determined by user count alone.\nETS considers the combination of:\nNumber of users Managed computers and endpoints Network and infrastructure devices Servers and storage systems Number of locations Security and operational requirements Overall environment complexity Two businesses with the same number of employees can have very different technology environments. The appropriate service level reflects the environment ETS is actually responsible for managing.\nFoundation$199/month Designed for very small and straightforward environments that need basic ongoing technology management.\nTypical environment:\nApproximately 1–3 users Up to approximately 4 managed endpoints Basic network infrastructure Little or no server infrastructure Low overall complexity Foundation provides an entry point for businesses that need professional technology oversight without the requirements of a larger managed environment.\nSmall Business$349/month Designed for small organizations with a broader technology environment but relatively limited infrastructure complexity.\nTypical environment:\nApproximately 2–5 users Up to approximately 7 managed endpoints Normal small-office networking Basic managed infrastructure Limited server or storage requirements Low to moderate complexity This level provides additional room for organizations whose technology needs have grown beyond a very small environment.\nBusiness$499/month Business is the core ETS managed-services level and is intended for organizations that depend more heavily on their technology environment.\nTypical environment:\nApproximately 5–10 users Up to approximately 15 managed endpoints Managed network infrastructure Limited server, storage, or NAS infrastructure Greater operational dependence on technology Moderate environment complexity This level is designed for businesses that need more complete ongoing management without moving into a larger custom infrastructure engagement.\nBusiness Plus$699–$999/month Business Plus is intended for larger or more complex small-business environments.\nTypical environment:\nApproximately 10–20 users Up to approximately 30 managed endpoints More substantial network infrastructure Servers, storage, or other managed infrastructure More advanced security or operational requirements Greater overall management complexity The final monthly price within the $699–$999 range depends on the actual environment.\nA business with a larger user count but relatively simple infrastructure may fall toward the lower end of the range.\nAn organization with fewer users but more servers, multiple networks, specialized applications, remote-access requirements, or other technical complexity may fall toward the higher end.\nManaged Infrastructure$1,000+/month Managed Infrastructure is the custom service level for environments that require significant ongoing technical management.\nThis may include:\nApproximately 20 or more users Complex server infrastructure Multiple locations More extensive networking More advanced security requirements Virtualization or storage environments Specialized business systems Environments with significant operational dependence on technology Other circumstances requiring a higher level of ongoing management $1,000 per month is the starting point, not a maximum.\nManaged Infrastructure engagements are scoped according to the systems and responsibilities ETS will be managing.\nAn organization does not necessarily need a large number of users to fall into this category.\nA smaller business with unusually complex infrastructure may require Managed Infrastructure based on the environment alone.\nOnboarding Before ETS begins ongoing management, the environment needs to be brought into a documented and supportable baseline. Managed-service onboarding is a separate one-time engagement.\nTypical onboarding may range from approximately:\n$299 to $3,000+\nThe actual amount depends on the size, condition, and complexity of the environment.\nOnboarding may include:\nEnvironment inventory Managed-device enrollment Monitoring configuration Account and access setup Network and infrastructure documentation Credential organization Establishing management standards Reviewing existing configurations Establishing the initial support baseline A small, well-organized office will require substantially less onboarding work than a larger environment with undocumented infrastructure, multiple systems, or significant existing complexity.\nOnboarding is not remediation Onboarding establishes the environment ETS will manage. It does not automatically include unlimited corrective work. If significant problems are discovered during onboarding, ETS may recommend a separate remediation project before or alongside ongoing management.\nExamples may include:\nMajor network redesign Server rebuilds Large migrations Significant security remediation Replacing failed or unsupported infrastructure Extensive cleanup of existing systems Major configuration correction Other substantial technical work Those activities are scoped separately as project work rather than being absorbed into the monthly managed-service fee or onboarding charge.\nHardware, Software, \u0026amp; Licensing Managed-service pricing covers the ETS service provided for the environment.\nCustomer-specific hardware, software, licenses, cloud services, security products, backup services, and other third-party costs are generally paid separately by the customer.\nFor example, the monthly ETS service fee does not automatically include the cost of:\nComputers Servers Network equipment Firewalls Wireless access points Storage Software subscriptions Cloud services Backup licensing Security licensing Other third-party products Keeping these costs separate allows the customer to understand what is being paid to ETS for management and what is being paid for the products and services used by the business.\nProjects remain separate Ongoing management does not mean every future technology project is automatically included in the monthly service fee. Normal management, support, maintenance, and incremental changes are part of the ongoing relationship as defined by the service level. Larger work may still require a separate project.\nExamples may include:\nMajor infrastructure replacement Office moves New-location deployments Large migrations Network redesign Server deployment Significant remediation Major automation projects Large-scale system changes When substantial project work is required, ETS will define the scope and expected investment separately.\nThis keeps the managed-service relationship sustainable while allowing the business to understand when work falls outside normal ongoing management.\nThe goal is to build and manage technology that the business can understand, maintain, and use effectively.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/how-we-work/manage/","section":"How ETS Works","summary":" The Objective The work should not become difficult to understand the moment implementation is finished. Depending on the engagement, ETS may provide a completed handoff, continue providing support, or help identify future improvements. This helps the environment remain manageable after the project is complete.\nTechnology should remain manageable after implementation. Documentation, sensible configuration, and maintenance help prevent today’s solution from becoming tomorrow’s problem.\nWhat ongoing management means Depending on the environment and service level, ongoing management may include:\n","title":"Manage","type":"how-we-work"},{"content":" IT management without building a full IT department. ETS provides ongoing technology support and management for businesses that need their IT handled properly without maintaining a full internal IT operation. The goal is dependable technology and a manageable environment. Not unnecessary layers of tools and complexity.\nWhat we do Managed IT services can include:\nOngoing system management Network management Infrastructure management Endpoint and device support System monitoring and maintenance Backup and recovery oversight Security-focused maintenance Troubleshooting and remediation Technology planning and recommendations Documentation and lifecycle planning Technology that stays manageable Managing IT is more than fixing problems when something breaks. ETS focuses on keeping systems maintained, documented, secure, and understandable. So that small problems do not become larger business disruptions.\nWhen you might need help Managed IT may make sense when:\nYour business does not need a full internal IT department. Existing IT support is inconsistent. Technology problems are taking time away from the business. Systems are becoming difficult to maintain. You need someone responsible for ongoing technology management. You want a more proactive approach to maintaining your environment. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/managed-it/","section":"Services","summary":" IT management without building a full IT department. ETS provides ongoing technology support and management for businesses that need their IT handled properly without maintaining a full internal IT operation. The goal is dependable technology and a manageable environment. Not unnecessary layers of tools and complexity.\nWhat we do Managed IT services can include:\nOngoing system management Network management Infrastructure management Endpoint and device support System monitoring and maintenance Backup and recovery oversight Security-focused maintenance Troubleshooting and remediation Technology planning and recommendations Documentation and lifecycle planning Technology that stays manageable Managing IT is more than fixing problems when something breaks. ETS focuses on keeping systems maintained, documented, secure, and understandable. So that small problems do not become larger business disruptions.\n","title":"Managed IT","type":"services"},{"content":" Networks that work the way your business needs them to. ETS helps businesses design, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage reliable networks. A good network should provide the performance, availability, security, and flexibility the business actually needs without unnecessary complexity.\nWhat we do ETS can help with:\nNetwork design and planning Wired and wireless networks Network deployment and configuration Switching and routing Firewall and network security Network troubleshooting Performance and reliability improvements Network documentation Ongoing network management Built for reliability Network problems can quickly become business problems. ETS focuses on building networks that are understandable, maintainable, and appropriate for the environment rather than simply adding more equipment or complexity.\nWhen you might need help You may need networking assistance when:\nWi-Fi is unreliable or inconsistent. Network performance is slowing down operations. Your business is adding locations, users, or equipment. You are replacing networking hardware. The network has become difficult to troubleshoot. You need better segmentation or security. You are planning a new office or deployment. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/networking/","section":"Services","summary":" Networks that work the way your business needs them to. ETS helps businesses design, deploy, troubleshoot, and manage reliable networks. A good network should provide the performance, availability, security, and flexibility the business actually needs without unnecessary complexity.\nWhat we do ETS can help with:\nNetwork design and planning Wired and wireless networks Network deployment and configuration Switching and routing Firewall and network security Network troubleshooting Performance and reliability improvements Network documentation Ongoing network management Built for reliability Network problems can quickly become business problems. ETS focuses on building networks that are understandable, maintainable, and appropriate for the environment rather than simply adding more equipment or complexity.\n","title":"Networking","type":"services"},{"content":" The Objective The plan should be understandable before implementation begins. If there are multiple reasonable approaches, ETS can explain the differences so the business can make an informed decision. The most expensive or most complicated option is not automatically the right one.\nThe plan should fit the business, the environment, and the budget. That may mean improving what you already have rather than replacing it. It may mean planning a larger project. Sometimes the right answer is to leave something alone.\nWhat the plan considers Scope and priorities Business requirements Technical requirements Cost and timing Security and reliability Maintainability Planning may include Defining the scope of the work Identifying requirements and dependencies Determining what should change Determining what should remain Identifying equipment or software requirements Considering security implications Considering maintainability and documentation Establishing expected timing Identifying risks or potential disruptions Determining the appropriate level of involvement Establishing the expected investment Depending on the project, a proposal or estimate may separate the following costs:\nETS project labor Equipment and hardware Software or third-party licensing Procurement or deployment costs One-time onboarding, when ongoing management is included Recurring managed services, when applicable Other customer-specific expenses required for the solution ETS keeps these costs separate. So the customer can see the difference between the professional services ETS provides and the products or services being purchased for the environment.\nHardware, software licensing, cloud services, and other customer-specific third-party costs are generally paid separately by the customer rather than being hidden inside ETS service pricing.\nEquipment \u0026amp; Purchasing When new equipment is required, ETS can help identify, source, configure, and deploy the appropriate hardware. Equipment purchased through ETS may include a procurement margin and any applicable configuration or deployment charges. These costs should be identified as part of the proposed investment.\nFor substantial equipment purchases, ETS may require a deposit or customer prepayment before placing the order.\nThis keeps equipment ownership and project costs clear while allowing ETS to focus its resources on delivering and supporting the solution.\nOptions \u0026amp; Tradeoffs There is not always one correct way to solve a technology problem. When multiple reasonable approaches exist, ETS can explain the differences between them, including considerations such as:\nInitial cost Ongoing cost Performance Reliability Security Complexity Maintainability Expected lifespan Ability to grow with the business A lower-cost option may be completely appropriate when it meets the requirements.\nA more expensive option may be justified when it meaningfully improves reliability, security, capacity, or long-term operating cost. The purpose of the plan is to make those tradeoffs understandable before a decision is made.\nApproval before implementation For larger work, ETS will define the expected scope, major requirements, and anticipated investment before moving into implementation. If something significant changes after work begins, the customer should understand the impact before the original scope is materially expanded.\nThe goal is to avoid surprises and make sure both ETS and the customer understand what is being built, what it is expected to accomplish, and what resources are required to complete it. The most expensive or most complicated option is not automatically the right one.\nThe right plan is the one that solves the problem responsibly and makes sense for the business.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/how-we-work/plan/","section":"How ETS Works","summary":" The Objective The plan should be understandable before implementation begins. If there are multiple reasonable approaches, ETS can explain the differences so the business can make an informed decision. The most expensive or most complicated option is not automatically the right one.\nThe plan should fit the business, the environment, and the budget. That may mean improving what you already have rather than replacing it. It may mean planning a larger project. Sometimes the right answer is to leave something alone.\n","title":"Plan","type":"how-we-work"},{"content":" Technology that works for your business. # Evans Technology Solutions provides practical technology services focused on reliability, security, maintainability, and long-term value.\nWhether you need infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, managed IT, a technology project, or automation, ETS starts with the needs of your business.\nIT built around the business # Your technology should support the way your business operates, not force your business to work around it.\nOur services are designed to solve real business problems without unnecessary complexity or unnecessary expense.\nWhat we do # Infrastructure # Design, deployment, and management of the systems your business relies on.\nETS can help plan and implement the infrastructure needed to support your business today while keeping future growth in mind.\nLearn more → Infrastructure\nNetworking # Reliable networks designed for performance, availability, and growth.\nFrom network design and deployment to troubleshooting and ongoing management, ETS helps build networks that work the way your business needs them to.\nLearn more → Networking\nCybersecurity # Practical security measures that help protect your systems, data, and business.\nSecurity should be built into the solution rather than added afterward. ETS focuses on practical measures appropriate to your environment and your actual business needs.\nLearn more → Cybersecurity\nManaged IT # Ongoing technology support and management for businesses that need their IT handled properly.\nETS can help businesses maintain reliable technology without requiring them to build and maintain a full internal IT operation.\nLearn more → Managed IT\nTechnology Projects # Focused technical work for upgrades, migrations, deployments, and other projects.\nWhether you are changing infrastructure, deploying new technology, migrating systems, or addressing a specific technical problem, ETS can provide focused project support.\nLearn more → Projects\nAutomation # Reduce repetitive work and improve operational efficiency with thoughtful automation.\nETS looks for practical opportunities to automate repetitive processes, improve consistency, and reduce unnecessary work without adding unnecessary complexity.\nLearn more → Automation\nBuilt for small business # Small businesses shouldn\u0026rsquo;t have to choose between enterprise-grade thinking and small-business practicality.\nETS focuses on solutions that are:\nPractical — technology should solve a business problem. Maintainable — systems should remain understandable after deployment. Secure — security should be built into the solution rather than added afterward. Scalable — today\u0026rsquo;s solution should not become tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s limitation. Cost-conscious — spending more on technology does not automatically make it better. Start with the problem # You don\u0026rsquo;t always need to know what technology you need before you ask for help.\nWhether you need help designing infrastructure, improving your network, strengthening security, managing your existing environment, or completing a specific technology project, ETS can help determine the right path forward.\nTalk with ETS ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/","section":"Services","summary":" Technology that works for your business. # Evans Technology Solutions provides practical technology services focused on reliability, security, maintainability, and long-term value.\nWhether you need infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, managed IT, a technology project, or automation, ETS starts with the needs of your business.\nIT built around the business # Your technology should support the way your business operates, not force your business to work around it.\n","title":"Services","type":"services"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"},{"content":" Focused technical work when you need it. Not every technology problem requires ongoing managed IT. ETS provides focused technical support for upgrades, migrations, deployments, infrastructure changes, and other projects that need experienced technical work.\nWhat we do Project work can include:\nInfrastructure upgrades System migrations New technology deployments Network deployments and changes Server and storage projects Technology refreshes Environment changes and reorganizations Troubleshooting complex technical problems Documentation and project handoff Other focused technical work A project should solve a problem ETS approaches projects by first understanding what the business needs to accomplish. The technology, implementation plan, and scope should follow that objective — not the other way around.\nWhen you might need help Project support may make sense when:\nYou are replacing aging technology. You are moving or expanding an environment. You need to migrate systems. Your internal team needs additional technical capacity. A project is outside your normal IT capabilities. You need a defined technical outcome without an ongoing IT engagement. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/services/projects/","section":"Services","summary":" Focused technical work when you need it. Not every technology problem requires ongoing managed IT. ETS provides focused technical support for upgrades, migrations, deployments, infrastructure changes, and other projects that need experienced technical work.\nWhat we do Project work can include:\nInfrastructure upgrades System migrations New technology deployments Network deployments and changes Server and storage projects Technology refreshes Environment changes and reorganizations Troubleshooting complex technical problems Documentation and project handoff Other focused technical work A project should solve a problem ETS approaches projects by first understanding what the business needs to accomplish. The technology, implementation plan, and scope should follow that objective — not the other way around.\n","title":"Technology Projects","type":"services"},{"content":" What happens in the first conversation The first conversation is about understanding the situation. You can expect questions about the business, the problem you are experiencing, the technology involved, and what you are trying to accomplish. You do not need to prepare a technical specification or know exactly which products should be used.\nUseful information can include:\nWhat is not working or what prompted you to reach out How the problem affects the business What technology or systems are currently involved What has already been tried What you would like to improve Important deadlines or timing requirements Existing equipment or software that needs to remain in place Budget or other practical constraints Security, reliability, or compliance concerns Whether the need is a one-time project or something that may require ongoing support The more ETS understands about the business and environment, the better the scope and recommendations can be.\nWhat affects the investment? ETS does not believe technology work should be priced simply by making every customer fit into the same package. The appropriate investment depends on the actual scope of the work.\nFactors can include:\nComplexity Number of systems involved Existing infrastructure Condition of the current environment Required equipment or software Amount of discovery required Implementation effort Business disruption or scheduling requirements Security requirements Documentation requirements Migration or integration requirements Urgency Ongoing management requirements A small, clearly defined problem should not automatically become a large project.\nLikewise, a complex infrastructure or technology project should not be forced into an artificially small scope simply to reach a particular price.\nBefore work begins Before implementation begins, ETS should be able to clearly explain:\nWhat problem is being addressed What work is included What work is not included What the expected outcome is What the business needs to provide What equipment or software may be required What timing or scheduling considerations exist What the expected investment is What happens if the scope changes If something changes during the work, the change should be understood before additional work is performed whenever reasonably possible. This helps prevent surprises and keeps the engagement aligned with the original business objective.\nDocumentation and handoff Depending on the engagement, documentation may include:\nNetwork information Infrastructure information System configurations Important credentials or access-management procedures Deployment details Operational procedures Backup information Security-related configuration Architecture or topology information Decisions made during implementation Future recommendations The level of documentation should be appropriate to the work. The objective is to leave useful information behind so the environment remains understandable and maintainable.\nAfter the work A completed project should leave the business in a better position than where it started.\nThat may mean:\nA problem has been resolved A system is more reliable Technology is easier to manage Security has been improved A migration has been completed A process has been automated Documentation now exists where it was missing The business has a clearer understanding of its technology environment A practical path for future improvements has been established Depending on the engagement, ETS may complete the handoff and step away, continue supporting the environment, or work with the business on the next priority. There is no requirement that every project become an ongoing service relationship.\nWhat happens next? The process starts with a conversation.\nYou can bring a problem, a project you are considering, an environment that has become difficult to manage, or simply a question about whether something can be done differently.\nETS can help determine what the problem actually is, what options make sense, what the work may involve, and what the next practical step should be.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/what-to-expect/","section":"What to Expect","summary":"What happens in the first conversation The first conversation is about understanding the situation. You can expect questions about the business, the problem you are experiencing, the technology involved, and what you are trying to accomplish. You do not need to prepare a technical specification or know exactly which products should be used.\nUseful information can include:\nWhat is not working or what prompted you to reach out How the problem affects the business What technology or systems are currently involved What has already been tried What you would like to improve Important deadlines or timing requirements Existing equipment or software that needs to remain in place Budget or other practical constraints Security, reliability, or compliance concerns Whether the need is a one-time project or something that may require ongoing support The more ETS understands about the business and environment, the better the scope and recommendations can be.\n","title":"What to Expect","type":"what-to-expect"}]