Installation Countdown
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Counting down to installation

Single Location

Multi-location

7 Weeks-12 Weeks

  • Sign Contract
  • Order and install at all locations required communications (normally one of the following)
    • Cable Modem Services
    • DSL Services,
    • Multi-point services
    • Point-to-point services
    • Radio communications
    • Satellite services
    • VPNs,
  • Order cable from IBS
    Hire cable installation company and/or electrician to run lines
  • Forward VPN or Modem password and login information to IBS
  • Order /schedule any additional phone services
  • Tentatively schedule installation date(s) with IBS
  • Forward a floor plan (hand-drawn is acceptable) with markings indicating where you want networked PCs, terminals and printers located
  • Contact us regarding any custom programming

 

7 Weeks-12 Weeks

  • Sign Contract(s)
  • Order and install at all locations required communications (normally one of the following)
    • Cable Modem Services
    • DSL Services,
    • Multi-point services
    • Point-to-point services
    • Radio communications
    • Satellite services
    • VPNs,
  • Order cable from IBS
    Hire cable installation company and/or electrician to run lines
  • Forward VPN or Modem password and login information to IBS
  • Order /schedule any additional phone services
  • Tentatively schedule installation date(s) with IBS
  • Forward a floor plan (hand-drawn is acceptable) with markings indicating where you want networked PCs, terminals and printers located
  • Contact us regarding any custom programming

4-6 Weeks

  • Verify installation dates with IBS. 
    We always attempt to purchase our airline tickets with a 21+ day lead time in order to save you money!
  • Your cable should now be installed

4-6 Weeks

  • Verify installation dates with IBS. 
    We always attempt to purchase our airline tickets with a 21+ day lead time in order to save you money!
  • Your cable should now be installed

3 Weeks

  • You should have your G/L chart of accounts by now
    Please note: we are not an accounting firm.  You should always consult with a CPA prior to establishing a G/L chart of accounts.  IBS does not offer professional accounting advice.  We will gladly consult and work with your preferred accounting firm.
  • Forward an advance copy of your conversion data for testing
    • Conversion data delivered in ASCII deliminated text format or ASCII Fixed record length can be converted at no charge
    • If data cannot be delivered in required format additional charges will apply if we convert your existing data
    • Please note we only convert what we are given and it is a best faith effort.
  • Your iSeries server will be arriving unless we bring it with us

3 Weeks

  • You should have your G/L chart of accounts by now
    Please note: we are not an accounting firm.  You should always consult with a CPA prior to establishing a G/L chart of accounts.  IBS does not offer professional accounting advice.   We will gladly consult and work with your preferred accounting firm.
  • Forward an advance copy of your conversion data for testing
    • Conversion data delivered in ASCII deliminated text format or ASCII Fixed record length  can be converted at no charge
    • If data cannot be delivered in required format additional charges will apply if we convert your existing data
    • Please note we only convert what we are given and it is a best faith effort.
  • Your iSeries server will be arriving unless we bring it with us

2 Weeks

  • Your Invoices & Statements should have arrived.  Call IBS if they haven't
  • Printers, Monitors & Terminals will begin arriving
  • Is your phone/network services running?  It should be setup by now.

2 Weeks

  • Your Invoices & Statements should have arrived.  Call IBS if they haven't
  • Printers, Monitors & Terminals will begin arriving
  • Is your phone/network services running?  It should be setup by now.

1 Week

  • Alert local police  to the days that we will be working at your location
  • Building Access
    • Write down any required security system access codes for building access
    • Make a key to all locations
    • If key and/or security code access is not available then we will need one person to give us access after hours and secure the building after we leave
    • Make a emergency after-hours contact person list
  • Make a contact person listing
    • Who is in charge of phone services?
    • Who is in charge of the current network?
    • Who do we contact for after hours emergencies?
    • If we don't have keys or security access who do we call to lock up?
    • Any other useful contact people...

1 Week

  • Alert local police to the days that we will be working at your locations
  • Building Access
    • Write down any required security system access codes for building access
    • Make a key to all locations
    • If key and/or security code access is not available then we will need one person to give us access after hours and secure the building after we leave
    • Make a emergency after-hours contact person list

 

 
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