For Offices & Corporate
IT Infrastructure That Keeps Your Office Running
Your office network is the backbone of daily operations. When it is slow, unreliable, or poorly organised, your entire team feels it. Backspace builds, manages, and supports office IT infrastructure in Kampala and across Uganda so your people can focus on their actual work.
Common IT Challenges for Offices & Corporate
These are the problems we see over and over. If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
Slow Network Killing Productivity
Downloads crawl, video calls freeze, and cloud apps time out. Your team wastes hours each week waiting on a network that cannot keep up with daily demands.
Messy, Unstructured Cabling
Cables hanging from ceilings, tangled bundles behind desks, and no labelling anywhere. When something breaks, nobody knows which cable goes where and troubleshooting takes hours.
No Backup or Disaster Recovery
Critical files live on a single server with no offsite backup. A power surge, theft, or hardware failure could wipe out months of work with no way to recover it.
Staff Wasting Time on IT Problems
Employees spend 30 minutes or more each day wrestling with printer issues, forgotten passwords, and slow machines instead of doing the work you hired them for.
Outdated Hardware and Software
Old servers, end-of-life operating systems, and unsupported software create security gaps and performance bottlenecks that grow worse every month you delay upgrading.
Security Vulnerabilities Everywhere
Open WiFi networks, no firewall rules, shared passwords, and unpatched systems leave your office exposed to data breaches, ransomware, and unauthorized access.
How Backspace Helps
We don't just sell equipment. We design, install, and support complete solutions for offices & corporate.
Structured Cabling
Cat6 and Cat6a certified cabling with proper labelling, patch panels, and cable management. Every drop tested and documented so troubleshooting takes minutes, not hours.
Enterprise Office WiFi
High-density wireless with dedicated SSIDs for staff and guests, coverage across open-plan floors, meeting rooms, and executive offices, with bandwidth management to prevent congestion.
Cloud Migration and Backup
Microsoft 365 deployment, cloud file sharing, automated daily backups to encrypted offsite storage, and a tested disaster recovery plan so you never lose critical data.
Managed IT Support
Proactive monitoring of every device on your network, preventive maintenance before problems surface, and a dedicated helpdesk your staff can reach by phone or WhatsApp.
Power Infrastructure
UPS systems for servers, workstations, switches, and routers. Automatic transfer switches and PDU management to keep your office running through load shedding. No more lost work from sudden shutdowns.
Managed IT Maintenance
Scheduled preventive maintenance, firmware updates, system health checks, and proactive monitoring across your entire office. We keep your infrastructure healthy so your team stays productive.
Software Supply & Licensing
Licensed Microsoft 365, ESET, Kaspersky, Veeam backup, and Synology software — supply, deployment, and ongoing license management. No more expired subscriptions or unpatched security gaps.
How It Works
From first call to full deployment — here's what working with us looks like.
Assessment
We visit your office, audit every cable, device, and network connection, test signal strength in every room, and document the current state of your entire IT setup.
Design
Based on the assessment, we design a cabling layout, WiFi heat map, server configuration, and security policy tailored to your office size, staff count, and workflow.
Deployment
Our technicians install structured cabling, configure access points, migrate data to the cloud, set up monitoring, and test everything before handing over a fully operational system.
Ongoing Support
We monitor your network 24/7, respond to issues within 4 hours, perform monthly maintenance visits, and keep your infrastructure updated and secure year-round.
What's Included
Every project includes everything you need — no hidden costs, no surprise add-ons.
Before & After Backspace
Here's what changes when we take over your offices & corporate infrastructure.
Before
- Cables hanging from ceilings with no labels or organisation
- WiFi dead zones in meeting rooms and corner offices
- Staff calling relatives to fix computer problems
- No backup — a single hard drive failure means data loss
- Internet drops multiple times per day during peak hours
- Security cameras recording to a local DVR with no remote access
After
- Clean, labelled Cat6 cabling routed through proper trays and conduits
- Full WiFi coverage with seamless roaming across all floors
- Dedicated helpdesk resolves issues in under 4 hours on average
- Automated cloud backup with tested disaster recovery procedures
- Load-balanced internet with failover keeps the team online
- Centralised monitoring with alerts before problems affect operations
Case Study
Complete IT Overhaul for a 4-Storey Office Building
Nakasero, Kampala
Challenge
A professional services firm in Nakasero had grown from 30 to 85 staff over five years without upgrading their IT infrastructure. The original cat5 cabling could not handle the bandwidth, WiFi cut out in three of the eight meeting rooms, and the single file server had no backup. Staff regularly lost work when the server crashed, and the IT consultant they relied on could only respond on weekdays during business hours.
Solution
Backspace replaced the entire cabling backbone with Cat6a, installing 210 certified drops across four floors with a centralised server room. We deployed 14 enterprise access points with a dedicated management controller, migrated file sharing to Microsoft 365 with SharePoint, and set up automated daily backups to an encrypted cloud vault. We also installed a business-grade firewall with content filtering and configured VLANs to separate staff, guest, and IoT traffic.
Results
Network-related complaints dropped by 90% within the first month. File access times went from 12 seconds to under 2 seconds. The firm eliminated their on-premise file server entirely, saving UGX 18 million annually in hardware maintenance. Staff now work remotely when needed using Microsoft Teams, and the management team can access security cameras and network dashboards from their phones. The company signed a managed IT contract for ongoing monitoring and helpdesk support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical office cabling project take?
A standard office up to 500 m² takes 5 to 7 working days from start to finish. Larger floors or multi-storey buildings may take 2 to 3 weeks. We schedule installations during off-hours or weekends to minimise disruption to your team, and we always have the workspace cleaned and tested before Monday morning.
Can you work around our existing furniture and layout?
Yes. We design the cabling layout around your current desk positions, meeting rooms, and server room. If you are planning an office reconfiguration, we can coordinate with your interior designer to route cables through raised floors, ceiling trays, or wall conduits that match your aesthetic requirements.
Do you support hybrid and remote work setups?
Absolutely. We configure VPN access, Microsoft 365 with Teams and SharePoint, and cloud-based file sharing so your staff can work securely from home or while travelling. We also set up multi-factor authentication and device management to protect company data on personal and company-owned laptops.
What happens if our internet goes down — do you cover that too?
We configure dual-WAN failover with your ISP so if one line drops, traffic automatically switches to a backup connection. Our managed IT clients also get 24/7 monitoring that detects outages immediately and escalates to the ISP on your behalf. We can also advise on the best ISP options for your location based on reliability data from our other Kampala offices.
How much does a full office IT setup cost in Kampala?
It depends on the size of your office, the number of workstations, and whether you need cloud migration or server replacement. A typical 50-seat office with structured cabling, WiFi, Microsoft 365, and managed IT support starts from around UGX 35 million. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after the free on-site assessment with no obligation.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your offices & corporateinfrastructure. We'll assess your setup and give you a straight answer on what needs to change.