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Managed IT ServicesGet 24/7 support for your staff and ongoing maintenance.
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Managed Security Services Our right-sized cybersecurity solutions keep your organization protected.
Data Backup + Disaster Recovery Minimize operational disruption and mitigate risk with on site + offsite data backup solutions.
CMMC Compliance We will work with you to create a path to successful compliance.
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SharePointDrive simplicity, efficiency, and secure collaboration.
Power BIUse data and technology to increase efficiencies and achieve organizational goals.
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Municipal Disaster Recovery Checklist
Download the guide for real-life scenarios, containing data backup lessons and a checklist to help ensure you are ready for a disaster.
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Aerospace and DefenseIT support, security & CMMC compliance services to strengthen your place in the aerospace supply chain
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VC3 is the IT partner that focuses on municipalities. We understand your budgeting cycles and criticalconcerns.
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Compliance2024 Managed IT Services Cost & Pricing Guide
You’ve probably heard about how managed IT services saves businesses money and are wondering if that’s possible for your organization too. This guide will help walk you through different pricing strategies and costs you can expect.
VC3 Managed IT Services for Columbia, South Carolina
Customized managed IT services from VC3 allow municipalities and local governments to focus on what matters most.
Ready for Better IT Results?
Columbia, South Carolina, the state's capital city, offers a vibrant blend of Southern charm and modern energy. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, fostered by local initiatives like farmers markets and community events. Cultural experiences abound at museums like the South Carolina State Museum and the Columbia Museum of Art, alongside the exciting Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team. Sustainability is a growing focus, with the city prioritizing renewable energy and supporting local farms to promote fresh, local produce. The economy thrives on a diverse mix of industries, including education (home to the University of South Carolina), healthcare, finance, and service sectors, providing residents with a wealth of job opportunities and a stimulating place to call home. That's where managed IT services from VC3 come in, offering municipal-focused IT maintenance, 24/7 support, and strategic planning that’s affordable for your budget, from the smallest town to the largest city.
At VC3, we understand the unique IT challenges in municipalities like Columbia, South Carolina. Cities like Columbia, with 100 - 1,000 residents and a dedicated municipal staff of 250-500 Employees full-time employees, require a robust and reliable IT infrastructure. Our mission is to ensure seamless information technology integration and support for efficient community service.
Our Services for Municipalities Like Columbia
For 30 years, VC3 has been the trusted IT partner for over 1,100 municipalities, focusing on making IT personal, easy, and reliable. We understand your budgeting cycles and critical concerns while ensuring predictable and speedy support.
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Managed Services
Enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 support and maintenance, keeping IT hassle-free and letting you focus on what matters most.
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Cybersecurity + Data Backup
VC3 ensures fast recovery from disasters and ransomware with real-time monitoring, secure backups, and proactive maintenance.
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Technology Enablement
Our seamless tech solutions simplify your work processes – from archiving body camera footage to website overhauls and more!
Ways We Help Municipalities
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Fast onsite response and 24/7 unlimited remote support
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Enabling new technologies quickly and within budget
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Integrating departmental systems to increase operational efficiencies
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Implementing comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery procedures
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High-level IT presentations to councils and boards
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Enabling cybersecurity best practices that prevent ransomware and other cyberattacks
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Maintaining eligibility and meeting requirements for cyber insurance
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Leveraging cloud applications for cost savings and security
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Planning and budgeting for future IT initiatives
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Assisting with records management and meeting records retention requirements
Explore Educational Resources For Municipalities Like Columbia
As a Capstone Partner with NLC, VC3 is committed to serving those who serve, and offering support to municipalities like Columbia, South Carolina. Each educational resource reflects our dedication to understanding and addressing the specific IT challenges faced by municipalities like Columbia.
Municipal IT Budgeting in Three Parts: From Broken to Visionary
Information technology is a critical part of a municipality’s annual spending. Learn how to use your IT budgeting process to help fix what’s broken, find ways to save money in the long-term, and execute your municipality’s strategic vision.
Read More >>3 Tips for Combating IT Vendor Frustration for Towns and Cities
Vendor management can eat up a lot of time and overwhelm municipal staff. Your vendor’s engineers should be experienced with municipalities and able to handle vendor management for you.
Read More >>5 Basic Data Backup Best Practices Your Municipality Should Follow
Backing up your municipality’s data is important. Ransomware attacks, natural disasters, and hardware failures can easily lead to permanent data loss. It is crucial to have a plan in place if your city or town experiences an incident that leads to data loss.
Read More >>What Our Clients Are Saying
Our Staff Is More Productive
They’ve not only helped me, but have made our staff more productive. Our turn-around time to have issues resolved has greatly improved.
I didn’t realize how much was needed to get us up to standard.
They were there working nights and weekends getting us set up. They wanted to get the conversion set up as soon and as seamlessly as possible. They did a fantastic job!
We no longer experience outages.
If we do have any questions or concerns, they are always open, and our staff can reach out to one of their dedicated technicians. They work with our folks until the issue is resolved.
VC3 invaluable and an essential part of MASC’s overall services to members.
Since 1999, the Municipal Association of South Carolina has partnered with VC3 to provide important IT and cybersecurity services to our member cities and towns. VC3 understands municipal budgeting requirements and the critical concerns of our members, which is needed to help them protect information, keep their operations running without major disruption, and ensure that members receive stellar service. We find our long-standing partnership with VC3 invaluable and an essential part of MASC’s overall services to members.
Your Local Partner in Technology Solutions
VC3’s Managed IT Services extend to Columbia and beyond through IT professionals throughout the state, ensuring that you have access to top-tier technology solutions right at your doorstep.
Ready to Transform Your IT
Contact us to discuss how we can tailor our Managed IT Services to meet the specific needs of Columbia. Let's work together to create an efficient, secure, and innovative IT environment for your community.