Realize Information Technology is managed service provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are focused on customer relationships. We are the reliable tech guys who know computer lingo but try not to speak it with clients. Repair skills and trustworthy business-to-business (B2B) service are the foundation of our success!
Realize doesn’t just start and stop at fixing your computer or website. We honestly partner with Tulsa-area professionals like you to maintain your IT systems. Your technology should soar. Realize staff want to be your strategic partner.
In a typical business, your network of computerized devices must be optimized to operate smoothly. Repairs must be very quick. Servers must connect flawlessly and web pages must load quickly. Your core software should be a set of tools you can trust.
Here is how our business model differs: Realize strives to keep client business goals foremost. We want to make recommendations that are in the best interest of our clients. This approach enables us to earn our customers’ trust.
History
2004
Jeff Woods founded Realize Information Technology to fill a need in his representative/project management market.
Large companies and foundations had discovered they could significantly reduce project costs by using representatives and/or project managers.
This was an unmet need. Many representative/project managers lacked experience and knowledge in the Information Technology field. Jeff had extensive technology experience including building a 5,000-user network handling voice, data and video. This work was part of the early development of the Internet.
2009
In response to high demand in the technology sector, Jeff changed RIT’s mission to become a leader among managed services providers in Tulsa, Okla. Jeff maintained his philosophy of being an owner’s representative and putting the needs and best interests of the client at the center of Realize’s business model.
Realize’s business model positions our team to be a strategic business partner with the client; not just a vendor. Every aspect of our business model is focused on helping the client achieve the level of technology they want. That includes the best possible price, and it includes insuring reliability by using expert design work. RIT’s installation uses industry best practices and preventive maintenance.
Now
Realize continues to adapt to the ever-changing I.T. landscape by constantly evaluating and adopting state-of-the-art management software. This includes frequent cyber-security audits and maintaining the industry’s best cyber-security practices to protect our clients and their businesses.
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Realize has responded to new client needs by rolling out secure “Work from Home” systems. This supports a location-diverse workforce. It also continues to protect our clients.
Realize is committed to protecting clients and their businesses no matter how technology or the world changes.
Why hire us?
Our market consists of businesses in northeast Oklahoma; mostly Tulsa County. Our clients are companies that need top-drawer information technology but don’t want to build an internal department. Or, they need personnel to supplement their own I.T. staff.Our goal is to deliver success. We want to help you focus on your strengths. Your time should not be wasted trying to “figure out” why the computers don’t work. You don’t have time to tame every dragon.
With a managed services provider like Realize IT, your company morale remains healthy, because a team of technologists is here to help. We can provide specialty team skills, and you can leverage the strengths of each of our technicians. We are carefully mindful of customer relationships.
Planning for efficiency
As a business person, do you think that your IT has become unusually more complex? Statistics show how IT environments and new technology are driving change …
- 45% of tech businesses have become more complex in the past two years.
- 53% say an increase in data to manage/analyze has made their operations more complex.
- 41% of businesses surveyed cited ongoing maintenance costs as the reason for low ROI.
Focus on security
If you follow trends in digital technology in business, you’ll probably notice a lot of talk about security. There is a reason for that. Although decades have passed since the introduction of computers, there is still a bit of Wild West going on.
Society’s criminal element is looking for weakness. Computer networks are less risky than physically entering a business by the front door and trying to steal something. And—to be brutally honest—some players in the tech sector have responded slowly. Between the gee-whiz aspects of new technology and the rush to make money, some industry leaders have neglected security preparation.
Societal crisis
Whether it’s COVID-19 or another large disruption, we must acknowledge such things happen. Our clients are dealing with the day-to-day of the pandemic. As are we. Businesses in the United States are being forced to take drastic measures to stop a spreading virus. Most of those measures are not compatible with keeping a business open, especially if your customers need to walk in and out the doors.
Some companies have been able to re-position their team to work from home. Fortunately, remote-work tools were already available. Also, cloud computing is reasonably stable right now even as the need has exploded.
Realize I.T. has responded by helping clients implement infrastructure changes. We have also blogged about this. Here a several bullet points:
- Set boundaries and allot time. People working from home for the first time need to avoid distractions. They also may struggle to keep their spirits up with reduced social interaction.
- Build lines of communication. Telephone numbers and email addresses are crucial. Make sure your master list is updated.
- Be flexible. If one coping method does not work, just move on to something else. Don’t dwell on each frustration. Look for everything that succeeds, regardless of how small.
- Move around. Stand up, walk around, and stretch. This is even more important when you are temporarily in an unfamiliar and unexpected work pattern.
- Pandemic etiquette. There will probably be a need to physically drop things off or pick them up. Distribute etiquette tips to your staff that allow people to be friendly without touching or standing too close. Try using your sense of humor more often.
- More (full blog post) …
Profit and customer relationships
We did not forget that we need to make a profit. But, we don’t want that goal to cloud our judgment. It’s really important for us to remain focused on customer relationships. Find out more in this Ross Overstreet article about MSPs.
Now more than ever, we understand that you need practical and money-saving computer solutions to help maximize employee effectiveness, reduce wasted time and streamline business processes. Our job is to help you get the most from your investment. That may mean either repair or optimization.
We are very flexible in the services we provide. We offer a smorgasbord of plans and services that allow us to meet the specific needs of each client. Some of our current combinations that we provide include:
- All IT functions to our client
- Monitor and maintain servers, computers and network equipment
- Provide support for in-house IT staff
- Local “hands on” support for large corporations
- Web development, SEO, social media management
- Homeland security clearance for government systems
- Simple break-fix repairs
If your computer had problems recently, you may be ready to throw it out a window. Please refrain. It can be tweaked to be a professional instrument. You should be able to focus on other things that are core to your business.
We can also diagnose and repair network problems in businesses of all sizes. We have been servicing and building networks in or near Tulsa for more than 10 years. Your computers need to be more than independent tools; they interact with others, either on a connected network or over the internet.
If you need help managing or building your website, or improving your Search Engine Optimization (SEO), we have more 15 years of experience.
For information about our networking and hardware services (managed I.T. services), please visit I.T. Services
Find us on the web
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