// Services
Six services. One partner.
The full stack a small business needs — without the cost of a full-time IT department. Pick the layer that matters most or combine into a tiered engagement.
// Cloud
Cloud Solutions
Right-sized cloud. No more surprise bills.
We audit your AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud setup, eliminate waste, and design infrastructure that scales without ambushing your budget. Migration from on-prem when it makes sense — and honesty about when it doesn’t.
// By the numbers
SMBs typically overpay 30–40% on cloud spend.
// What’s included
- Cloud architecture review
- Cost optimization (find & eliminate waste)
- Migration planning & execution
- Auto-scaling & high-availability setup
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Monitoring & alerting
- Documentation you can actually read
// Build
Application Development
Custom software that ships tested and stays maintainable.
The internal tool, the integration, the customer-facing app — built by an engineer who has also held DBA and QA roles, so it ships tested, documented, and built to be handed off if you ever go in-house.
// By the numbers
Off-the-shelf software fits 70% of your needs. The other 30% is where your competitive advantage lives.
// What’s included
- Requirements scoping & technical design
- Build (web apps, APIs, integrations, internal tools)
- Database design & optimization
- Testing baked into the build
- Deployment & CI/CD
- Documentation
- Ongoing support
// Quality
QA & Test Automation
Catch the bug before your customer does.
Manual and automated testing for your existing applications. Test plans, regression suites, CI/CD integration — backed by hands-on QA experience across SaaS, healthcare, and federal environments.
// By the numbers
One hour of testing saves five hours of post-launch firefighting.
// What’s included
- Test strategy & planning
- Manual test execution
- Automated test scripts (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
- API & integration testing
- Regression suites
- CI/CD pipeline integration
- Bug triage & detailed reporting
// Managed IT
Managed IT Services
Your IT department, on retainer.
Day-to-day IT handled so you can run the business. Helpdesk, monitoring, patching, vendor management — without the cost of a full-time team.
// By the numbers
The average SMB loses 12 hours per month to IT issues. We give that time back.
// What’s included
- User support & helpdesk
- 24/7 system monitoring
- OS & application patching
- Backup verification (actually tested)
- Vendor management (we deal with your ISP/SaaS vendors)
- Asset & license tracking
- Monthly status reports
// Security
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Stop hoping you don’t get breached. Know you’re protected.
Security audits, endpoint hardening, policy, and compliance prep (HIPAA basics, SOC 2 readiness). Federal-grade security-first thinking is the default, not the add-on.
// By the numbers
60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a major breach.
// What’s included
- Security audit & vulnerability assessment
- Endpoint protection deployment
- Backup & disaster recovery planning
- Access control & identity review
- Security awareness training
- Compliance gap analysis (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI basics)
- Incident response plan
// Strategy
Fractional CTO
The CTO you couldn’t afford — on the days you need one.
Monthly strategy sessions, vendor evaluations, tech roadmap, hiring guidance, and AI-readiness planning. 15 years across federal, SaaS, healthcare, finance, and e-commerce informs every recommendation.
// By the numbers
A full-time CTO costs $200K+. A fractional one costs less than a single bad hire.
// What’s included
- Monthly strategy sessions
- Annual tech roadmap
- Vendor selection & negotiation
- Tech budget planning
- AI-readiness assessment
- Hiring & team scaling advice
- Board / investor reporting support
// One last thing
Ready to stop hoping your IT works?
30 minutes. A 1-page report. Real next steps. Whether you hire us or not.
Or call directly: (443) 218-3731 · info@prestoneastsolutions.com