Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Strategic Micro Systems do? +
We are an AI-first managed IT provider serving New Jersey businesses for over 25 years. We handle everything from day-to-day IT support and cybersecurity to cloud migrations, VoIP, compliance, and AI integration.
What size businesses do you work with? +
We primarily serve small and mid-sized businesses with 25 to 250 employees, though we have clients both smaller and larger. If you have IT needs, we can help.
What industries do you serve? +
We work with healthcare, legal, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, construction, nonprofits, education, and real estate. Each industry has unique compliance and workflow requirements that we specialize in.
What is your response time? +
Critical issues get an immediate response. Standard requests are typically addressed within 1 to 2 hours during business hours. Managed clients get extended hours and emergency coverage for critical issues.
Do you offer on-site support? +
Yes. While we resolve most issues remotely, we provide on-site support when needed at no additional charge for managed clients.
Can you support our existing systems? +
Absolutely. We work with all major platforms including Microsoft, Apple, Linux, and most business applications. We assess your environment and build a support plan around what you already have.
Can you work alongside our internal IT team? +
Absolutely. Many of our clients have an in-house IT person or team. We offer co-managed IT where we handle the heavy lifting like cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and after-hours support while your internal team stays focused on day-to-day operations and user requests. It is a partnership, not a replacement.
How do you protect against ransomware? +
Multi-layered defense including endpoint protection, email filtering, network monitoring, backup verification, and employee security training. No single tool stops everything, so we use defense in depth.
Do you help with compliance? +
Yes. We support HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, and other frameworks. We handle the technical controls and documentation so you can pass audits confidently.
Can you migrate us to the cloud? +
Yes. We specialize in Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS migrations. We plan, test, and execute migrations with minimal disruption to your team.
Will switching to VoIP affect our phone numbers? +
No. We handle number porting so you keep all your existing numbers. The transition is seamless for your team and callers.
How does your pricing work? +
We offer flat-rate managed IT plans based on the number of users and devices in your environment. No surprise bills, no hourly charges for support calls. You get predictable monthly costs so you can budget with confidence.
How long does onboarding take? +
Most businesses are fully onboarded within 2 to 4 weeks. We handle the documentation, tool deployment, and knowledge transfer so the switch from your current provider is seamless.
What do you mean by AI-first? +
We integrate AI into our own operations and into client environments wherever it adds real value. That includes AI-powered monitoring, automated ticket triage, intelligent threat detection, and workflow automation tools tailored to your business.
Can you help us implement AI tools in our business? +
Yes. We help businesses adopt AI-powered tools for document processing, customer service, internal knowledge bases, and process automation. We focus on practical implementations that save time and reduce manual work.

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