Businesses function most efficiently when the technology they use is running smoothly. This means, for example, that sales team members can easily and securely log in to the corporate network from the road. From the moment an order is received until it is shipped, its status is easily accessible to anyone who needs it. And everyone at all company locations has access to a fast, stable internet connection
Underpinning all these systems is a robust, streamlined network infrastructure. To streamline your network infrastructure, you will need to understand the current bottlenecks and anticipate how your business’s demands for technology may change in the future. As you look at improving your network, you may also find opportunities to simplify or automate some of your business processes. Introducing new technology can significantly improve business operations
If your network needs an upgrade, how do you find the right resources to assess your needs, create a plan, and implement the new network?
It’s best to hire experts in network design and implementation. They can help you choose the right products, make sure they will work well together, and design a network for high performance and easy supportability. For a sophisticated network, it makes sense to hire one team to both design the network and build it.
You need a team with the experience to understand the limitations of your current network and the ability to plan and execute improvements. For a complex project, that team may include specialists in different areas, just as a home construction project requires architects, carpenters, plumbers and electricians.
Assembling a team with the right skills to streamline a network isn’t easy, but focusing on these areas can help ensure your network upgrade goes smoothly. Any weak link can create problems with network performance: You may have substandard hardware or software, or you may have chosen network elements that don’t work well together.
CNS Partners employs technical staff members who hold at least one technical certification, and in many cases more. We've also tested different hardware and software combinations to ensure that recommend products work very well together.
You can identify service companies with the set of skills and experience to help your business improve its network – and therefore make your business operations run more efficiently. Because business processes are so closely tied to the network, it’s critical for the team you work with to upgrade your network to understand the specific needs and requirements of manufacturing companies.
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