My father always said, ”Do what you do best and let others do the rest.” We are definitely seeing this trend more and more as organizations turn to managed service providers to provide managed networks that support all of their applications at all of their locations. They are finding great success as they focus on running their business instead of their networks. With time, resources and capital in short supply, organizations can’t afford to get sidetracked.
Managed networks combine physical network, routers, switches, management, maintenance and monitoring into one simple service. This allows your IT staff to focus on applications that bring value and productivity to your organization. Offloading the ongoing challenge of systems and skills updates will allow you to concentrate on priorities. The question isn’t whether your organization can afford managed network, but can you afford NOT to have a managed network?
• 33% of network downtime is due to human error
• More than 50% of the causes of downtime could be avoided by proper WAN management
• Almost 80% of network outages are caused by mistakes during configuration
If you are intrigued with the idea of cost savings, quick problem resolution, predictability, and best-of-breed solutions, then it is time to find the ideal provider. It is important to find one that is scalable to support small to large, multi-location, and multi-vendor networks. They should also offer end-to-end solutions with 24/7 support. The ideal managed network service provider should ensure business continuity in the event of an outage and have extensive experience in supporting large networks. By allowing a trusted partner to manage your networks, you will be free to achieve your business goals.
Private lines are typically used by businesses that require a flexible, secure, and cost effective means for their employees to communicate and share information across a computer network. Private lines also provide a solid foundation for Wide Area Networks to run business critical applications such as VoIP phone service, remote application access, and file transfer or sharing. This becomes crucial for those operating across multiple locations. Private lines are great for connecting two of many locations into a designed network. Retail shops, restaurant chains, hotels, and franchises are finding superior call quality, performance and security across the board.
If you are searching for speed and security to safeguard your vital information while avoiding the hassles of the public internet, a private line may be your solution. Private lines provide the point-to-point connection through a dedicated circuit so no one else can use your communications path. You will be able to transmit mission-critical data, such as point-of-sale information, patient records, banking transactions, and government documents instantly and securely. You can avoid the bottlenecks on the public Internet because your private line is always available. You will also be in full compliance with financial, medical, and personal privacy regulations like HIPAA.
Not all private line services are created equal so you will want to do your homework to find the best fit for your organization. Everyone is looking for the most reliable network, but you also want the security of truly private connections with cost effective pricing. Threshold’s able to expand and improve your business communications while saving you valuable time and money.
