Network efficiency
Extending and protecting your network
The first step is to focus on what your business requires from
the communications network. What applications do you want to run
and how flexible, scalable or future proofed do you want the system
to be? Different solutions suit different needs. Dedicated Virtual
Private Networks (
VPN
) between
buildings or regional sites add to security and remote workers can
be efficiently provided for by a variety of cost effective
solutions.
Using
Ethernet technology makes it very easy
to extend the network and to scale the system up to accommodate
growth. Ethernet also decreases the amount of equipment you need in
the network which not only reduces capital expenditure but ongoing
management and maintenance costs. Intelligent networks are more
efficient mainly because they are self-monitoring. Integrated
software continually interrogates infrastructure equipment to make
sure it is working to optimum levels and, if necessary, traffic is
re-routed to prevent bottlenecks.
If there is a problem, alarms are automatically triggered and,
where necessary, repair / maintenance alerts are sent directly to
engineers. Faults are often rectified before any service
degradation is noticed but reports are routinely generated after
each incident to document what happened.
The system automatically sends traffic over the most efficient
paths and makes sure that different packets of information - voice,
video or applications - are transmitted at the right speed to
arrive at the right time and in the right place.
Given such high levels of automation, it’s possible to monitor your
entire network from a single PC. Alternatively, you can outsource
or opt for managed services which tie optimum performance into
service level agreements and may be the most cost effective means
of future proofing your networks.
Supportive networks
It’s easy to connect your employees and offices regardless of
where they are. Wireless and fixed networks can be seamlessly
integrated to support remote access with all the necessary
protective security systems. Extranets and intranets give online
access to your community and support more efficient
communications.
Contact centres can be seamlessly linked to company databases and
applications over the same network thereby making interactions with
customers and suppliers faster and more efficient. Adding more
capacity, faster connections, linking back and front office systems
and automating manual procedures create an organisation better
positioned to compete without significantly increasing either
operational or capital expenditure.
Solutions for improving network efficiency
- LAN Solutions - A network assessment will
document your existing LAN infrastructure from physical, logical
and performance viewpoints and make recommendations based on your
business growth plans.
- Site to
Site Connectivity solutions - Connect sites, customer
databases and customer service staff seamlessly, regardless of
geographic location.
We can also help with your other needs; to find out more, please
contact us.