TechOptimize Network Planning & Design – Strategic Network Architecture for SMBs
Overview
TechOptimize Network Planning & Design helps SMBs build reliable, secure, and scalable networks for the future. While TechOptimize Network+ focuses on assessing and optimizing your current environment, Network Planning & Design creates a forward-looking architecture to support growth, improve security, and reduce long-term IT costs.
Whether you are upgrading an outdated network, adding new locations, or designing a greenfield deployment, our experts provide clear designs, vendor-agnostic recommendations, and actionable roadmaps tailored to your business.
What We Do
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Network Assessment
Evaluate your current network to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement. -
Architecture & Design
Create detailed network designs including switching, routing, wireless, and firewall strategies aligned with SMB best practices. -
Segmentation & Security Design
Develop VLAN and firewall segmentation plans to improve security, compliance, and performance. -
Cloud & Hybrid Integration
Design networks that integrate seamlessly with cloud services (Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc.). -
Hardware & Software Recommendations
Provide vendor-neutral guidance on equipment, licensing, and lifecycle planning. -
Documentation & Roadmap
Deliver diagrams, BOM (bill of materials), and step-by-step implementation plans.
How It Works
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Discovery & Assessment
Review your current environment, business goals, and future requirements. -
Design Phase
Build a tailored network architecture with diagrams, security policies, and hardware recommendations. -
Review & Refinement
Present the design and collaborate with your team to refine based on budget and priorities. -
Implementation Roadmap
Provide a clear, phased plan for rollout with defined milestones. -
Optional Oversight
Support your team or vendors during implementation to ensure the design is executed properly.
Pricing
Pricing is based on network size and design complexity, aligned with SMB budgets:
| Project Tier | What’s Included | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Site | Assessment, network design, roadmap | $4,000 – $6,000 |
| Multi-Site | Design for multiple sites, segmentation plan | $7,000 – $9,500 |
| Complex/Enterprise SMB | Advanced architecture, hybrid cloud, compliance-driven design | $10,000 – $12,500 |
Sample Deliverables
- Network topology diagrams (current and future-state)
- VLAN segmentation and IP addressing plan
- Firewall and security policy design
- Equipment recommendations with lifecycle planning
- Cloud or hybrid network integration strategy
- Implementation roadmap with phased milestones
Ideal For
- SMBs with aging or undocumented networks
- Multi-site organizations planning upgrades or expansions
- Businesses needing network designs aligned with compliance requirements
- IT teams that need vendor-agnostic planning and clear documentation
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