When a workforce spans multiple geographic regions, the network transitions from a standard utility to the company’s core nervous system. If the architecture is fragmented, the business becomes latent. From a systems engineering perspective, expansion requires a shift toward a resilient, software-defined framework.
Here is the technical breakdown of the non-negotiables for a multi-site rollout.
Few things in the office are as frustrating as Internet connectivity issues, right? The router is right there, you seem to have a strong Wi-Fi signal, but your virtual meeting keeps disconnecting. What gives?
The reason is simple: a signal’s strength isn’t the same as how much information can get through. The difference is key to focusing on the right metrics and—most importantly—ensuring your team can work the way they need to.
It’s not exactly a secret that the holiday season is—speaking generally—a pretty busy time for businesses. This makes any slowness in your network particularly frustrating to deal with, and potentially alienating to your audience. So what can be done?
For starters, the following five fixes:
A solid Wi-Fi connection is a necessity, not a luxury. To provide your team with the best possible wireless connection, you need to choose the right router and place it correctly. It's best for a business to buy its own modem and router, rather than renting a combined device from an internet provider. This gives you full control over your network and allows you to select hardware that fits your specific needs.
If your business doesn’t have an internal IT department, chances are that this deficit is a major pain point. Even if you do have internal IT, relying on them to handle the implementation of new solutions, as well as the maintenance of existing systems, is troublesome and difficult. When your team is overloaded, their work performance may suffer, and issues can slip through the cracks.
Your network is one of your most valuable assets, as is made evident by how much you depend on access to crucial resources and applications. On the other hand, managing your network can be an immense pain, especially if you’re continuously connecting new hardware components and workstations. Thankfully, there’s an easier way to handle the deployment of your business’s critical infrastructure.
As a small or medium-sized business, your network is one of your most valuable assets. It allows your team to access information and applications in a quick and convenient way. However, your network is a very sensitive thing, and even the slightest change in its speed or nature can be a sign of negative things to come; namely, expensive downtime that can potentially harm your operations and break your budget.