Network Services



Driftless Networks is planning to officially launch later this year (2020), in the meantime feel free to contact us at info@driftlessnetworks.com.



Managed IT Service

When you need managed services in the Greater La Crosse, WI region to maintain peak operation of the IT network of your small business, consider us at Driftless Networks. We'll manage all of your IT services for a flat-rate fee so you can focus your efforts on spurring your revenues to grow. Let us give you the peace of mind you deserve today with Driftless Network's managed services.

When you sign up with our managed services, here are some of the benefits we provide to your business:

  • Customized Packages – We know that every businesses has its own unique needs and one size does not fit all, so we offer custom packages tailored to your business size and budget.
  • Predictable costs 24/7 – Driftless Networks won't charge you more when your network is down or when a server fails. Our flat-rate fee covers all the support you need, whenever you need it done.
  • Ramped up productivity – Never stress again about network failures, as our managed services include round-the-clock monitoring of your computers and network to help prevent problems before they happen.
  • We are always available – Part of what makes our managed services so exceptional is that we are always available, regardless of time or holiday.

    • You can rest easy when you put your IT support needs in our hands. Contact us today for more information.



    Network Security

    Cybersecurity is a major concern for all businesses. We can help you with evaluating and responding to potential threats, which is a growing concern for a lot of businesses.

    When it comes to network security, it is easy for small to medium sized businesses to fall into a false sence of secuirty thinking the hackers "are only after the big guys.” The reality is that attacks on all sizes of networks have been increasing year after year as hackers have become more sophisticated, and small businesses are being affected every day by relaxed or non-existent security policies.

    A 2013 study showed that 1 in every 5 small businesses' networks would be compromised. With the ever-increasing technological advances, it is likely that since then, these numbers have climbed, posing a significant risk for a potential breach, lost or stolen data, or some type of malicious threat.

    There are a number of ways Driftless Networks helps to ensure that you are at minimum risk:

  • Updates - Keeping computers and network equipment updated is one of the most effective steps to preventing a possible network security issue.
  • Firewall - A common mistake in small to medium business networks is the lack of a business grade firewall solution. Often business owners are unaware of the difference between having a network router and having a network firewall in place.
  • Passwords - Password and password protection are proving to be an area that needs attention when discussing network security. Using sophisticated software and tools, hackers are easily gaining access to small business networks through simple or default passwords.
  • Antivirus/Antispam - Most people know that antivirus and antispam software are necessary components of network security, but many people don’t realize why it's so important until their computer or network is infected with a virus, malware, spyware, or a host of other potentially dangerous issues.
  • Data Backups - In case the worse does happen, having backups of your essencial data can help you quickly recover in the case of a catastrophic breach. In some cases hackers have been known to encrypt a users data and demand a ransom in exchange for the key to unlock their data. Even when victims pay the ransom, sometimes they still don't get their data back. Having multiple current backups can help with this type of threat as well as more traditonal losses such as hard drive failure, theft, fire or storm damage.

    No matter the size of your business, network security is becoming a mandatory requirement for every business in the digital age. If you are worried or unsure of where to start with an internal security audit, our team can help get you on track.



    Network Setup

    Just starting out, or setting up a new office? Driftless Networks offers a preliminary setup service for businesses just looking to get their networks up and running. We can offer this as a one time standalone service or as part of a managed IT package.

    Driftless Networks has over 20 years of commercial IT experience and 15 years of working with Cisco networks.