IT Services for Cannabis Cultivation and Processing in the Coachella Valley
Lazer IT Consultants builds and supports the technology licensed cannabis growers and processors depend on: networks, compliant camera systems, climate control and greenhouse automation, servers, and security. We work from our office in Palm Desert and have been in business since 2010.
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| 1 | IN BUSINESS SINCE 2010 | A Coachella Valley IT company with a local office in Palm Desert and a help desk we've never outsourced. |
| 2 | 5-MINUTE ANSWER | A real person picks up the phone in 5 minutes, guaranteed. Email and text reach the same team. |
| 3 | ONSITE WITHIN THE HOUR | Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Thousand Palms, and anywhere else in the valley. |
| 4 | MONTHLY OR HOURLY | Plans run $95 to $400 per user per month. Hourly work runs $135 to $250. See our pricing page. |
Client Story: MKS Grow, Coachella
MKS Grow is a Coachella agriculture company in the cannabis industry. We handle their whole technology stack, so they have one number to call for anything with a plug.
What we handle for MKS Grow:
- Cabling, firewall, and switching
- Wi-Fi across their buildings
- Security cameras
- Cybersecurity
- Backup
- New computers, email, and Microsoft 365
What California Requires From Your Cameras
| 1 | 720P MINIMUM | Every camera records at a resolution of at least 1280 x 720. |
| 2 | CONTINUOUS RECORDING | Recording runs 24 hours a day at a minimum of 15 frames per second, not motion-only. |
| 3 | 90 DAYS OF FOOTAGE | Recordings are kept for at least 90 days and can be pulled up quickly when inspectors ask. |
| 4 | FAILURE ALERTS | You're notified when a camera, recorder, or storage drive fails, so a gap doesn't go unnoticed. |
| 5 | LOCKED-DOWN STORAGE | Recorders and drives are secured against tampering and theft. |
These rules come from Title 4, Section 15044 of California's cannabis regulations. Cities and counties can add their own requirements on top of the state's, so we check local rules for your site before we design.
What We Handle for Growers and Processors
| 1 | PRIVA CLIMATE CONTROL | We work with Priva on setup, uptime, and maintenance. We keep the Priva server and its connections running, troubleshoot communication outages, set up SMS alerts, and keep a written recovery plan ready. |
| 2 | LOGIQS GREENHOUSE AUTOMATION | We work with Logiqs on setup and upkeep, including secure remote access so their engineers can reach your server and controllers without leaving risky ports open to the internet. |
| 3 | SERVER MANAGEMENT AND SAME-DAY RECOVERY | We manage and back up the servers your grow runs on. If the main server goes down, we recover it the same day so critical applications like your climate control stay online. |
| 4 | BATTERY BACKUP FOR CRITICAL ASSETS | Battery backups keep servers, controllers, cameras, and network gear running through outages. For longer outages, we work with a partner electrical company on backup generators. |
| 5 | NETWORKS IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS | Metal buildings block Wi-Fi, and grow sites spread across several structures. We run cabling and fiber between buildings and design Wi-Fi that reaches every room. |
| 6 | CAMERA STORAGE THAT LASTS 90 DAYS | Dozens of cameras recording around the clock fill drives fast. We size recorders and storage so you never fall short of the 90-day minimum. |
| 7 | TRACK-AND-TRACE UPTIME | Your state reporting software depends on working computers, internet, and scanners. We keep them running. |
| 8 | SEPARATE NETWORKS | Cameras, controllers, office computers, and guest devices each stay on their own network, with access limited to the people who need it. |
Everything Else We Support
| 1 | MANAGED IT AND HELP DESK | One monthly plan for support, monitoring, updates, and onsite visits. |
| 2 | CYBERSECURITY AND 24/7 MONITORING | Live security analysts watch your computers and Microsoft 365 around the clock, with lockouts and isolation when something looks wrong. |
| 3 | DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN | A written IT disaster recovery plan, plus server, desktop, and laptop backups with test restores on a schedule. |
| 4 | BACKUP INTERNET | A second internet provider takes over when the main line drops, so cameras, controllers, reporting, and phones stay online. |
| 5 | VOIP PHONES | Office, warehouse, and mobile phones on one business phone system. |
| 6 | MICROSOFT 365 | Email, files, and calendars set up and managed, with logins removed the day someone leaves. |
| 7 | COMPUTERS AND SCANNERS | Office computers, label printers, and scanners bought, set up, and replaced on a schedule. |
| 8 | EMAIL PROTECTION | SPF, DKIM, and DMARC set up so your email lands in the inbox and nobody can send email as you. |
| 9 | INSIDER ACTIVITY AUDITS | When a license is on the line, you need answers. We audit user logins and file access and produce reports when something doesn't add up. |
| 10 | DARK WEB MONITORING | We watch for your company's logins showing up in leaked password lists and lock them down before they're used. |
| 11 | WEB FILTERING AND TWO-FACTOR LOGINS | Block risky websites and require a second step to log in, so one stolen password isn't enough. |
| 12 | CO-MANAGED IT | Have your own IT person? We work alongside them with a defined role, tools, and backup when they're out. |
Built for Desert Grows
| 1 | HEAT | Equipment near grow rooms and in metal buildings runs hot. We place and cool recorders and switches so they last. |
| 2 | POWER | Summer storms and high demand cause outages. Battery backups cover short ones, and generators handle the long ones. |
| 3 | DUST | Wind and dust clog equipment. We build cleaning and replacement into maintenance. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides IT support for cannabis growers in the Coachella Valley?
Lazer IT Consultants, founded in 2010 by Noah Yaghoubian and based in Palm Desert, supports licensed cannabis cultivation and processing businesses across the Coachella Valley, including MKS Grow in Coachella.
Can you build a camera system that meets California cannabis surveillance rules?
Yes. We design and install systems with at least 1280 x 720 resolution, continuous 24-hour recording at a minimum of 15 frames per second, at least 90 days of storage, failure alerts, and secured recorders, as required by Title 4, Section 15044. We also check local rules for your site.
How much storage do we need for 90 days of footage?
It depends on how many cameras you have and their resolution. We calculate it for your site and build in extra room, so you stay above the 90-day minimum as you add cameras.
What happens if a camera or recorder fails?
The system alerts you and us when a camera, recorder, or drive goes offline. We fix it remotely or get onsite within the hour for critical problems.
Do you work with Priva and Logiqs?
Yes. We work directly with Priva and Logiqs on setup, uptime, and maintenance. We keep their servers and connections running, set up secure remote access for their engineers, and troubleshoot outages with them.
What happens if our main server goes down?
We recover it the same day. We manage and back up your servers so critical applications, like climate control, come back online fast, and we keep a written disaster recovery plan for your site.
Can you keep our equipment running during a power outage?
Yes. Battery backups keep servers, controllers, cameras, and network gear running through short outages. For longer outages, we work with a partner electrical company on backup generators.
Do you support our track-and-trace software?
We keep the computers, internet, network, and scanners it runs on working. Your team still handles the reporting itself.
Can you connect multiple buildings on one site?
Yes. We run cabling or fiber between buildings, set up the firewall and switching, and extend Wi-Fi into grow rooms and warehouses.
Do you work in Desert Hot Springs and Coachella?
Yes. We support businesses across the Coachella Valley, including Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Thousand Palms, and Indio, and we're onsite within the hour for critical problems.
How much does IT support cost for a cannabis business?
Managed IT plans run $95 to $400 per user per month, depending on the plan, compliance needs, and hardware. Hourly work and projects such as camera installs run $135 to $250 per hour, and we quote larger projects up front.
Planning a New Grow or Fixing an Old One?
Tell us about your site, your buildings, and your cameras. In 15 minutes, we'll tell you what it takes to get it right and what it costs.
