Network infrastructure enables everyone in your company to connect to each other, customers, business partners, important applications, and to the Internet. The way a network operates is to connect computers and peripherals using two pieces of equipment – switches, and routers. These two let the devices connected to your network talk with each other as well as talk to other networks.
Switches are used to connect multiple devices on the same network within a building or campus. The switch serves as a controller, allowing the various devices to share information and talk to each other. Through information sharing and resource allocation, switches save you money and increase productivity. Routers are used to tie multiple networks together. They connect your business to the outside world, protect your information from security threats, and even decide which computers get priority over others. Routers analyze the data being sent over your network, change how it is packaged, and send it to another network or over a different type of network.
Using switching and routing technologies allows your staff, even those located in different locations, to have equal access to all your business applications, information and tools. Keeping everyone connected to the same tools increases employee productivity.
Accurate, timely information is essential for making prudent business decisions. Switching and routing provides access to allow greater visibility into real-time business information and provides a sound basis for effective decision-making.
Today’s customers expect rapid responses and personalized services whenever they’re dealing with your business, either by phone, email or on a website. A responsive, reliable network gives your employees speedy access to customer information, and enables them to respond rapidly and intelligently to resolve customer requirements.
Switching and routing technologies can make a positive impact on your bottom line. You can save expenses by sharing equipment, such as printers and servers, and services, such as internet access. A reliable network has the ability to scale with your business, saving any replacement costs as your needs grow.
Because high-speed internet connections are always on, it makes your network vulnerable to security threats. Viruses, spyware, internet attacks, e-mail assaults, and other security concerns are real dangers. A networking solution with switches and routers protects valuable business data.
Globalization has changed the way we work. Virtual teams, mobile workers, and home-based telecommuters all need to share information at any time. Switching and routing helps employees, suppliers, partners and customers connect regardless of location. With remote connectivity through a VPN, employees can securely access company resources and tools and work more productively.