Computer Assistance Services

IBID can help you with questions regarding computer systems, networks, communications, hardware and software. IBID helps North Dakota businesses, existing and startups, improve their competitiveness by providing access to the technical assistance resources at NDSU thereby helping to solve specific technical questions or needs. These services are provided on a confidential basis. IBID working in close cooperation with the NDSU Information Technology Services and the and the NDSU Computer Science Dept. can help you with questions regarding your e-business needs.

Typical Questions

• We want to buy new computers for our business and aren't sure if we need all of those options or if the options are the right ones. We need some unbiased information, can we visit with you about our needs and get some directions on the best way to go?
• We would like to install a small office network. Can you look over our current system and provide us with some recommendations on the best way to put together a functional system for the least cost?

What We Will Do

IBID assistance will be prompt and one-on-one. All proprietary information will be held confidential. If it is a question beyond our expertise or scope, we will refer you to other resources. After we provide the assistance, we will send you a brief evaluation survey to determine your satisfaction and the economic impact of our assistance.

Cost

Initial interviews and services are provided without charge. If the project requires major research or investment, a cost proposal will be prepared. Agreement on cost will be made before extended services are provided. If information is located from a source which charges a fee, we will provide you with information on how to purchase the information.

Useful Web Sites

Online Computer Lessons

http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/dce