Introduction

At Markgraf Consulting, we design and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective IT infrastructures. Our technology platform is built on industry-leading solutions across networking, security, servers, storage, collaboration, and cloud services.

This document provides an overview of the technologies we use to deliver resilient IT services for our customers.

Core Technologies

Network Security – Fortinet Firewalls

  • Next-generation firewalls for perimeter defense, VPN, and intrusion prevention.

  • Secure SD-WAN capabilities to optimize connectivity between sites.

  • Centralized management for consistent security policies.

Switching – Dell & Aruba

  • Dell Networking: Enterprise-class switches for server and storage connectivity.

  • Aruba Switching: High-performance campus and edge switching with strong wireless integration.

  • Layer 2/3 features with VLAN segmentation, QoS, and redundancy.

Servers & Storage – Dell Technologies

  • Dell PowerEdge servers for virtualization, application hosting, and databases.

  • SAN and NAS storage solutions for high-availability and scalability.

  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions to protect customer workloads.

Microsoft Platform

  • Microsoft 365 suite for productivity and collaboration.

  • Azure Active Directory for identity and access management.

  • Exchange Online and SharePoint Online for communication and content management.

Collaboration & Voice – Teams Phone (VoIP)

  • Cloud-based telephony integrated with Microsoft Teams.

  • Enterprise call routing, voicemail, and conferencing features.

  • Secure, mobile-first communications with cross-device support.

Wireless Infrastructure (Fortinet & Aruba)

  • Wireless LAN controllers, secure SSID design, and guest network segmentation.

  • Coverage optimization for office, warehouse, and branch environments.

Endpoint Security & Management (CrowdStrike & SentinalOne)

  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms (CrowdStrike or SentinalOne)

  • Centralized patch management and compliance reporting. (NinjaOne)

  • Device encryption and policy enforcement. (Bitlocker)

Monitoring & Management (NinjaOne & PRTG)

  • 24×7 monitoring of network devices, servers, and applications.

  • Automated alerting, ticketing, and resolution workflows.

  • Performance dashboards and customer reporting.

Backup & Disaster Recovery (Dropsuite & Veeam)

  • On-premises and cloud-based backup solutions.

  • RTO/RPO planning for critical business continuity.

  • Regular DR testing to ensure recoverability.