IDS Systems is a Canadian-based IT infrastructure consulting company founded in 1995. Our operations are based on a combination of services and products focused on data centre and IT infrastructure, with unique and highly specialized programs to address specific technology challenges relevant to today’s market demands.
IDS provides high calibre, cost effective technology solutions and consulting services intended for the enterprise, mid-size and small business sectors. We maintain a focus on core technology infrastructure disciplines including:
- Cloud System Integration
- Storage
- Networking
- Backup & Recovery
- Platform Virtualization
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuance
- Messaging
- Network security
- Corporate Knowledge Management
- Other related technologies
Our services span various sectors including the commercial sector, publicly funded organizations and the Federal Government. Our team of skilled senior technology experts is listed below. In addition, we offer highly experienced Systems Engineers and Technology Analysts whose specialized knowledge enable us to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Randy Peckham, Founder and Senior Technology Architect


rpeckham@idssystems.com
Mr. Peckham is a seasoned Information Technology consultant with more than 20 years of experience facilitating mission critical IT operations. He possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems with a concentration in Systems and has worked at the technical, managerial and executive levels, enabling him to offer clients a solid understanding of various complex technologies. His combined knowledge of theoretical and practical technology strategy and capabilities make him a strategic asset to any organization. Mr. Peckham has expertise in several areas including:
- Process and systems analysis
- Systems and process conceptualization
- Storage and network architecture and design
- Virtualization of storage and platform architectures
- Data communications infrastructures
- Federal procurement strategies and tendering processes
- Systems and project design
- Hardware and software maintenance and support planning
- Problem identification and resolution
- Risk assessments
- Strategic technology planning and assessments
Ivo Mokros, Senior Technology Architect


imokros@idssystems.com
Mr. Mokros is a senior technology architect, with more than 25 years experience in technology deployment and operations. He has worked in software development as a software designer and architect, and has extensive experience in all aspects of IT operations through 15 years of senior IT leadership roles. He has worked in both small and large private sector and public organizations. With a strong focus on effective operations, process, and technology selection and implementation, Mr. Mokros brings a unique perspective to his clients. His expertise includes:
- Cloud strategy development
- Disaster recovery and Business Continuity
- Process integration
- System Management and Optimization
- Mobility
- Enterprise Social Media
- Application development and management
Adam Crain, Senior Technical Architect


acrain@idssystems.com
Mr. Crain is a Senior Technical Architect, specializing in network infrastructures. He has more than twelve years of experience working in leading technologies and network systems design and implementation. He has significant experience in the SMB technology sector and has extensive exposure to healthcare and education verticals. He has excellent interpersonal skills and his eagerness to share his knowledge with clients make him a valued resource in any network and systems consulting role.
“The goal of any technology consultant should be to match the technology needs of the client so that the net result is a tangible return on investment. Beyond this, it is our responsibility to ensure that systems and networks are managed correctly and in the process, transfer that knowledge to the client.” One of his greatest pleasures is to introduce new technology to a client which drastically changes the way they view IT, as a positive force with a direct impact on their daily operations.
Specialties
- WAN Design
- Network acceleration and optimization
- Systems Management
- Server Virtualization
- VoIP network configuration and optimization
- Exchange Systems – deployment and optimization
Mike Corry, Senior Technical Architect


mcorry@idssystems.com
Mr. Corry is a Senior Technical Architect with more than 15 years implementing and supporting business critical information systems. Specializing in virtualization, storage and backup systems, he is a perfectionist who strives to ensure that technical implementations and systems objectives are realized for the life of the solution. He is experienced in high performance and enterprise environments where technology is critical to the organization’s viability. Pragmatic and focused, he has an in-depth understanding of core technology infrastructure and is able to analyze problems in the most complex of environments. His specific areas of expertise include:
- VMware platform virtualization
- High performance iSCSI storage solutions (multi-vendor)
- Disaster Recovery and High Availability infrastructure implementation
- Assessment and analysis of system capabilities and stability
- Virtual infrastructure management and security
- Virtual infrastructure performance tuning
Ramsay Eltaher, Senior Solutions Architect


ramsay@idssystems.com
Mr. Eltaher is a Senior Solutions Architect specializing in technology solution selection and architecture definition. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and is experienced in technical implementation project leadership, solutions architecture, and process integration. A passionate technology professional, he is dedicated to solution designs that integrate with and enhance the client’s organizational culture and priorities. His specific skills include:
- Detail oriented analysis and problem identification
- Strategic planning and solutions design
- High availability systems architecture design
- Artificial intelligence application in revenue generation systems
- Business Intelligence solutions architecture
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning and development
GJ Hagenaars, Senior Solutions Architect


gj@idssystems.com
Mr. Hagenaars is a Senior Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience in technology. His specialty is in working with management and business teams to implement technology solutions that are strategic to the organization and its mission. He has a Master’s degree in Mathematics and is experienced in network and platform technologies, IT security and application design. He has also been heavily involved in working at the management and executive levels within client organizations. A passionate technology professional, he is keenly interested in practical and strategic technology solutions that enhance the organizational priorities. His specific skills include:
- Highly motivated technology professional
- Experienced with IT and network operations
- Application development environments
- Quality Assurance
- Product Management
- Finance technologies
- Customer Support environments
- Service Level Agreements
- ITIL & ISO 9000
Rob Cunningham, Senior Systems Engineer


rcunningham@idssystems.com
Mr. Cunningham is a Senior Systems Engineer with more than 10 years of experience delivering technical infrastructure solutions. With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, he has been supporting technology solutions in the commercial sector for most of his career. His specialties are focused in the following areas:
- Microsoft and Novell infrastructures
- SharePoint services
- Exchange services
- iSCSI storage solutions
- VMware virtualized infrastructures
- Firewall and perimeter security solutions
- Technology migrations and implementations
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Understanding Disaster Recovery Objectives
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