Multi-site enterprises need networking, infrastructure, and connectivity that intelligently combine voice and data networks to maximize network performance, maintain reliability, and provide high levels of security. The right Managed Network and Connectivity Solution can be tailored to the needs, priorities, and budgets of each Enterprise.
Addressing IP strategies, file transfer requirements, broadband/wireless providers, security configuration and failover plans to achieve an ultra-reliable and bulletproof network can be daunting for organizations not focused entirely on networking. As a result, Enterprises have started turning more and more to service providers who offer Managed Network and Managed Connectivity.
Below are the key reasons and benefits driving companies to choose to outsource Connectivity Management.
1. Controlling Operating Costs
According to a recent CompTIA poll, 46% of companies that choose Managed Network Services typically reduce operation, maintenance, service, hardware, software, and infrastructure costs by at least 25%.
Numerous additional cost benefits can be found with Managed Networking & Connectivity including: costs become better controlled and more predictable when they take the form of a fixed monthly expense; upgrade costs are lower or eliminated since they are typically included as part of the monthly services plan; many managed networks require less physical hardware onsite and less capital expense; the high costs of hiring, training, and managing employees to manage networks can be avoided; and centralizing infrastructure with a provider keeps Enterprises lean and green by reducing and optimizing power consumption.
2. Increase Productivity & Eliminate Work Interruption
Because infrastructure management is not a core function of most enterprises, business leaders want to focus on what they do best and trust they have the infrastructure needed to succeed. Managed network providers have the resources, processes, and tools in place to actively and proactively monitor and manage the network to avoid work interruption.
3. Improved Network Security
Choosing a provider for managed networks and managed connectivity can bring the Enterprise a higher level of confidence and security for their voice and data network. Network services providers will implement solutions that protect the enterprise from spam, malware, viruses, intrusions, and inappropriate web content.
4. Highest Level of Network Availability
For many multi-site enterprises, network availability is vital for business operations. With vast portfolios of connectivity products and modern networking platforms leveraging SD-WAN, Managed network service providers can deliver 100% uptime SLAs while in the recent past this was not possible. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) offer a guaranteed level of availability, network uptime, and response and resolution times for addressing network issues.
5. Improved Quality of Service (QoS)
With the right Managed network services company, an enterprise can benefit from improved voice quality, enhanced call routing, and better network management with built-in Quality of Service (QoS). Managed services companies offer 24/7 x 365 support and SLAs to assure networks are continuously supported to agreed standards.
6. Maximized Performance for Increased Productivity
A Managed network service solution seamlessly joins voice and data networks and optimizes them to maximize network performance. Managed network providers bring tools and methods that reduce network support time and burden on the Enterprise of managing infrastructure, allowing IT staff and Enterprise employees in general, to focus on their daily tasks.
If your multi-site Enterprise is considering moving some, or all, network infrastructure under management, Capcon Networks can provide the expertise, technology, and services to get you up and running quickly with the confidence you'll achieve the cost savings, security, reliability, and performance you need.