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Five years ago, our computer system was inefficient and unreliable. Though we depended on computers to run our business, we struggled with frequent downtime and unreliability that compromised our ability to respond efficiently to our customers. We hired JRVsystems to evaluate our problems, maintain our computers, help us make decisions about the growth of our systems, and increase profitability through automation.

Not only are our computers now reliable and fast, SpawMaxwell benefits from a “technology vision” that anticipates our business needs. JRVsystems built a cost-efficient system that responded quickly as our business grew. Now with hundreds of users and computers on dozens of construction sites across Houston and Austin, our employees can communicate with clients and anyone in the company, and share vital information quickly. We can now “turn on a dime” with reliable technology that stays ahead of its time. Our cost per workstation has dramatically decreased, keeping overhead down in a lean, competitive business. The system has grown 600% in size and complexity in 5 years, while system administration increased only 9%.

System security is at an all-time high. JRVsystems prevents security breaches from both internal and external sources. Since JRVsystems has been managing our systems, our business has never been negatively impacted by a security breach.

Whether on- or off-site, JRVsystems responds quickly with the ability to manage our systems remotely and securely. We highly recommend JRVsystems to any business wanting to stay competitive with computer systems that serve its employees and business growth.

Allen Lindsey
Partner, Director of Information Systems, SpawMaxwell Company, Houston, Texas

We had never had a managed system before JRVsystems started working with us 5 years ago. Then, our system was inefficient and unreliable. Now, it is stable and productive. We don’t think about our computers any more…they just work. That is how a business computer system should be.

JRVsystems monitors and does much of their system work from off-site, and “locks down” our systems to prevent employees from running unauthorized software and otherwise tampering with their machines. The result has been low cost of ownership, and high uptime. This is very important to us; we are in a lean, competitive business, and have to keep overhead down. We can’t afford system failures because we have bid deadlines every day. Just as important, we have found JRVsystems very responsive when we need help.

We recommend JRVsystems to companies that need a cost-effective, competent, responsive computer consultant.

Jeff, This is Huge. Congratulations, this will save time and make the whole operation more efficient. I have worked in an environment that was not managed correctly. SpawMaxwell's is managed correctly and the contrast is to big to measure.

No, really, I want to tell you what a great job you do keeping us on the cutting edge (or somewhere thereabouts!)

I always hear how other companies have so much difficulty with their systems going down and I do not think everyone here realizes how good we have it.

Patrick Stuart Stanley
Project Director, SpawMaxwell Company, Houston, Texas

Mr. Vandervoort has been the vision behind our growth from a non-automated company with only 3 standalone PCs to our current network comprising close to 100 stations and 10 servers. His understanding of the purchasing aspect of this growth in itself has represented a great savings for our company.

He has developed custom software for our company that has greatly improved our efficiency and the quality of our work product and our system has grown in an orderly and well-planned fashion.

I heartily recommend Mr. Vandervoort for any company eager to expand its information systems.

I would like to take a minute to express my appreciation for the work you performed on our Dallas office computer network. We have been operational for a week and everything works just as you said it would.

Thanks to your efficiency and expertise we had a flawless installation of the Dallas network last Thursday. Because of your preparation, when Allen and I set up the computers we were able to simply plug everything in and it worked without any trouble. Our computers are online and we have access to email, internet and all of the files stored in Houston (through Remote Desktop).

Lynne and I are thankful for the resources that we will have to use in our new office. One of the great things is that the network is expandable and will be able to accommodate future growth. The imminent roll-out of the VPN will offer even more flexibility.

I am especially grateful that you were able to meet our goal date despite all of the other priorities and demands associated with your day-to-day responsibilities in Houston.

Just want to give some feedback. The systems seems to be running very smooth and speed has improved from our previous setup.

It has been really nice working with you, Jeff. I will miss you. I'll always remember the many times you saved the day, and how you have educated me on new technology, and your *kindness*.

I take for granted how easily things work here at the office, especially when I compare to how much I struggle with my home computer. Thanks for everything you do to make everything work so well around here!