I am looking to solve a business problem. Scenario: I have just started a small business that provides Medic-Vac services, via helicopter. My company will be fully operational by April 2, 1998. Currently I have two helicopters with 8 pilots and 10 crewmembers Nurses and EMT. I have a staff of ten that provide admin services. The main office is operational 24 hours a day. Shift workers monitor calls, flight assignments and daily logs. I have one accountant that manages payroll, general billing, and medical billing. One secretary responsible for general office duties and one mechanic that handles helicopter maintenance and manage inventory. Plus myself, who oversee the company operations. There are 3 buildings, co-located. One is a 1500sq-f t office, second is a 20,000sq-ft hanger, and the third is sleeping quarters, 1500sq ft equipped with kitchen, bedrooms, rec room, and rest rooms. Issues: Office Automation I need help in deciding the best approach in automation. I have some experience in todays information systems and a general knowledge of networks and telecommunications. I am looking for one server that is capable of handling the bulk of the automation Accounting, Office Applications, Backups, Network, File and Print services, Email, Fax, Internet, etc. I need computers that can provide a smooth intergradesition with the server and have the horse power needed for todays business applications. I am looking for a network design that will be able to sustain growth for the next 4 to 5 years. Our expected growth will include adding 3 more helicopters, crewmembers will triple, and two additional mechanic. I am looking for telecommunications ideas. Hospitals have asked me to provide video and voice capabilities that would allow assistance to crewmembers while if flight. Ideas on bandwidth, for Internet and inter-office activitys. I am looking for solutions to business applications that is standard and easy to manage. If any one out there has suggestion or is interested in group brain storming, please let me know. You can email at jb@ceres.ca.gov or we can use nanog. Thank you, Jim brackman, Ph.D.