Many a time a confused office drone has stared at their computer and asked themselves, WTH? Web And Network Solutions, or WAN Solutions, works to keep those moments to a minimum.
The Redford Township-based IT firm specializes in outsourcing the IT needs of small- and mid-sized businesses. They offer support and solutions to everything from computer networks to website development. Think of them as rent-a-troubleshooter. They solve the problem so you don't have to.
"Companies have found out it's more cost-effective to outsource their IT work," says Jim Fera, president of Web And Network Solutions.
For example, a business with its own one- or two-person IT department is more apt to be stumped by a computer problem than a firm like Web And Network Solutions where a whole team of techies can tackle it.
"They're [companies] finding out that there is more experience in outsourcing IT work," Fera says.
Which is basically how Fera started Web And Network Solutions in 2002. He originally worked for Advanced Data, a computer firm founded in 1970s. Fera realized he wasn't doing anything at the business he couldn't already do on his own, so he bought out the owner and started growing the firm.
Web And Network Solutions now has nine employees, including one recent hire. Fera expects to hire another one to three people within the next year as he sees demand rise for his company's services.
"We work with everyone from small businesses to school districts to cities," Fera says.
Source: Jim Fera, president of Web And Network Solutions
Writer: Jon Zemke
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