Divisions

Hardware

Experience

Whether you are needing to purchase new equipment or repair older components, our staff has the experience and training to provide expert consulting on the design and purchase of new equipment... or, if needed, to repair the components that need replacing to keep your company running at full computing power.

Security

We know that your computer network is essential for keeping your company running smoothly as well as for protecting your digital assets. Moreover, we realize that the assets on your network should be backed up in case of a disaster. We will help you get the correct design to maximize your bandwidth as well as find the products needed to protect them.

Knowledge

Our hardware techs at The Computer Department, Inc. keep up on the latest technologies. That's how they can provide information you need for how to best manage your systems as well as your budget. Not every solution requires the latest and most expensive technology. We can help you maximize your profits and control your expenses by getting accurate information.

Software

Design

Design is the first step in everything that you do. Without a good design, plans can fall apart very quickly. If you need a simple website designed for your business or a massive database program written to manage information, The Computer Department, Inc. staff has experience with both ends of the spectrum and most everything in between. Setting your business up with the correct tools or even creating custom tools is what we do best.

Data

Data management is a vital aspect of business these days. Managing your inventory, orders, time, customers, and finances means that vital information consistently needs to be reported to you, your fellow employees, and other entities. Whether you decidde to manage your data with a prefab piece of software or with a custom application, The Computer Department, Inc. has a great deal of experience with data management solutions.

Support

With the support of our hardware division, we minimize the struggle with disparate technologies so that your work can flow smoothly. We analyze the situation to come up with solutions, speak to vendors who supply the technology, and get the work done quickly and correctly. You shouldn't ever hear things like "it's a hardware problem" or "it's a software problem". At The Computer Department, Inc., we look at all your IT issues as our responsiblity to solve.

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Services

Consulting

With professionals on both sides of the problem, our hardware and software consultants will together provide you with the best solutions available within your budget requirements. Don't go blindly forward without consulting people who have made technology an everyday matter.

Solutions

If your budget can handle new solutions, we can provide them to you. Ordering the correct system for your business and setting it up is one of the primary services we provide. If creating a custom hardware or software solution is required, we can provide everything from advice to inventing it for you.

Repairing

As business changes quickly, sometimes it is better to repair a problematic piece of technology than pay to replace it. If need be, we can repair your hardware for you or invent software tools alleviate the problem. We're confident that if you come to us with an issue, we'll find solutions for it.

Internet

These days it's a given that you need a presence on the internet in order for customers to find you. Odds are you are searching the internet right now looking for a computer company to help you with your needs. Let us help you design and get your web page or even storefront up and running on the world market.

Support

At The Computer Department, Inc. we offer 24/7 phone support. While our office is not open 24/7, our phone system is. We realize that needing assistance can happen anytime, including weekends and holidays. Therefore, our help is only a phone call away. If our support staff doesn't answer the call, you can always leave a message, and we will return your call asap.

Resources

The Computer Department, Inc. is trained in Microsoft products, and we are Microsoft Partners, so if we can't answer your question or resolve your issue immediately, we have access to a wide array of resources through Microsoft to better support you and your techology needs.

Our Team

Robert A. Rodgers: Director of Software Development

Robert is a 1993 graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield (formerly Sangamon State University) and started with the company in 1994.

Timothy Russell: Web Programmer/Designer

Tim started with the company in 2000 and is the primary developer of websites as well as the designer of graphic materials.

Aaron Russell: Hardware Technician

Aaron started with the company in 2007 and provides support for networks, operating systems, and hardware for our local clients.

Heather Russell: Bookkeeper/Float

Heather began working with the company in 2024 and not only records and maintains the company's financial transactions but also helps with hardware jobs.

Contact Us

  • Office Address:
    2030 Timberbrook Drive
    Springfield, IL 62702
  • Contact Phone:
    +1 (217) 788-8234
  • Email Inquiries: info@computer-dept.com
  • Mailing Address:
    PO Box 9231
    Springfield, IL 62791-9231