Multi-Site Network Management in Burnaby, BC
One monitored, standardised network across every building, office and site, with a single view of what is up and what is not.
Why Burnaby property teams ask about multi-site network management
Burnaby is a dynamic commercial hub with a strong mix of tech, retail and industrial enterprise. In Burnaby, the usual trigger is concrete: A different router and firewall model in each building. Multi-Site Network Management applies a common design, configuration backup, monitoring and change process to the networks of every property in a portfolio, from head office to the smallest site office. We turn that trigger into a short written scope with outcomes, responsibilities and price before any work starts, so owners and managers can approve it on one page.
Scope and deliverables for Burnaby buildings
Deliverables are specific. For multi-site network management in Burnaby that usually starts with standard site designs by building size, then extends to documentation, testing and training for property staff. We state which parts are done on site and which remotely, who provides access to riser and mechanical rooms, and what the building needs to supply, such as power, rack space or carrier cooperation.
Working inside an occupied building
Occupied properties rule out the usual shortcuts. For multi-site network management in Burnaby, we coordinate with the on-site team, book elevators and riser access, post notices where needed and finish each day with equipment secured and systems working. Photographs of every closet before and after become part of your permanent record.
Platforms and standards we use
Typical platforms for multi-site network management include Cisco Meraki dashboard, Ubiquiti UniFi, Fortinet, SD-WAN and Network monitoring platforms. We choose mainstream, supported equipment that your own team or another provider could take over, and we document configuration so you are never dependent on us. If you have already invested in a platform, we start with what is installed and recommend replacement only when it is a security or reliability risk.
Pricing for multi-site network management in Burnaby
Project work such as multi-site network management starts from $2,500 and rises with the number of buildings, suites and systems. Ongoing support runs $89 to $199 per user each month, vCIO retainers start from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount applies to new engagements, GST is added at 5% and there is no lock-in after onboarding.
Local carriers, weather and building types
For multi-site network management in Burnaby, three local factors drive decisions: carrier availability, weather exposure and the building types in the portfolio. The regional picture is dense fibre, carrier-neutral data centres and a deep pool of local IT talent, but also heavy competition for it and constant office-lease churn, with hazards including earthquake exposure along the Cascadia margin, atmospheric-river flooding in low-lying areas and the occasional wide-area carrier outage. We record the decisions we make against each factor, so the next person can see why the design looks the way it does.
What you get in Burnaby
- Standard site designs by building size
- Central monitoring with alerts to on-call staff
- Automated configuration backup and drift detection
- Circuit and carrier register with renewal dates
- Onboarding runbook for newly acquired properties
- Monthly availability report by site
Faults this removes
- A different router and firewall model in each building
- Outages discovered when a tenant or resident calls
- Configuration lost when a device fails
- Carrier contracts and circuit IDs scattered across inboxes
Typical platforms
- Cisco Meraki dashboard
- Ubiquiti UniFi
- Fortinet
- SD-WAN
- Network monitoring platforms
See the full Multi-Site Network Management service page, or explore building IT in Burnaby.
Frequently asked questions
Will the work disrupt tenants or residents?
We schedule around move-ins, quiet hours and month-end, and give your team draft notices for any planned interruption. Changes use written rollback plans, so a problem is reversed rather than debugged live.
Can we start with one building in Burnaby?
Yes. Many clients begin with a single building as a pilot, then roll the same design across the portfolio. The first building becomes the template, which keeps later cost and risk lower.
How much does multi-site network management cost in Burnaby?
Projects start from $2,500 and rise with building count, suite count and complexity. Managed support runs $89 to $199 per user per month, vCIO from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount applies and GST is added at 5%.
Do you handle multi-site network management for Burnaby buildings remotely?
Mostly, yes. Design, configuration, monitoring and documentation are done remotely from Vancouver. Where physical work is required, we coordinate a local technician and keep you in contact with a single project lead.
What does multi-site network management include for a Burnaby property?
Typical deliverables include standard site designs by building size, along with drawings, a configuration backup and a handover session. The exact scope is written into a fixed-price proposal that lists outcomes, assumptions and exclusions.