DATA NETWORK
Business Ethernet
Enabling IP networks to run on top of layer 2 connections, Ethernet is the most widely installed LAN and WAN
technology.
It is a less expensive and more powerful alternative to traditional connectivity solutions that require T1s and OCXs, with the ability to reach speeds up to 10 Gbps.
Why You Need It
Most businesses don’t have the time, resources or expertise to effectively manage a network, which is why many turn to carriers for alternative solutions. MPLS VPN is commonly chosen because it allows you to seamlessly connect thousands of business locations, support multiple applications, and choose between a flat fee or more flexible, usage-based billing options. Ultimately, the MPLS VPN increases speed, decreases latency, strengthens IP phone connectivity, improves quality of phone service and processes information faster.
Benefits
FASTER SPEED
Especially when it’s fiber-based, Ethernet offers one of the fastest connections available. BASE-T, the most commonly installed system, provides speeds up to 100 Mbps, while 10 GbE offers up to 10 Gbps.
SCALABILITY
For growing businesses, Ethernet-based networks are optimal because they’re so easy to scale. For instance, you can start at 10 Mbps and seamlessly scale up to 1 Gbps, without having to wait for the service provider to visit your site. However, equipment change may be necessary.
FLEXIBILITY
Ethernet is ubiquitous because most hardware is compatible with it. Because of this, you won’t need
to worry about existing equipment or devices not being able to connect to the network. Additionally, it requires no hardware changes for the most part, so there is no need to hire technicians or pay for expensive equipment. There are also managed options available if you prefer to offload management to a provider.
COST
Because it runs on less expensive hardware than T1s and OCXs, Ethernet is generally a less expensive connectivity option. Although service is improving, equipment prices continue to drop, allowing you to benefit from a high-speed network without paying an arm and a leg.
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
DEFINITION
Synonymous with virtual private networking (VPN), MPLS is a data-carrying technique for high-performance
telecommunications networks. This solution speeds up and shapes network traffic to accommodate expansion and bandwidth differentials, all while facilitating global connectivity.
WHY YOU NEED IT
Removes Burden from Your IT Team
Most businesses don’t have the time, resources or expertise to effectively manage a network, which is why many turn to carriers for alternative solutions. MPLS VPN is commonly chosen because it allows you to seamlessly connect thousands of business locations, support multiple applications, and choose between a flat fee or more flexible, usage-based billing options. Ultimately, the MPLS VPN increases speed, decreases latency, strengthens IP phone connectivity, improves quality of phone service and processes information faster.
Empowers Prioritization of Critical Business Traffic
In addition to allowing businesses to easily and privately communicate across a wide-area network (WAN), MPLS allows for Quality of Service (QoS). This means you can prioritize the flow of your traffic. For example, you could dedicate a larger portion of your bandwidth to voice data to ensure your calls are cleaner and clearer.
Scales as You Grow
MPLS also scales on a massive level in comparison to Ethernet. For instance, a network using MPLS can connect over thousands of sites, whereas Ethernet can only handle hundreds. Additionally, one of the greatest advantages of MPLS is that all interconnected locations run on separate protocols. This means that none of the sites are dependent on a central hub, so if your main office experiences an outage, other branches won’t be affected.
Benefits
• Enterprise-class network with built-in, end-to-end SLAs
• Performance monitoring – visibility and control
• Payment options: One-time flat fee or usage-based billing
• Disaster recovery built into network solution
• Simplification of network infrastructure through addition and support of
multiple services with one provider
• Improved application performance and prioritization
• Lets local-area networks (LANs) communicate privately over a WAN
• Carriers handle routing, so companies can keep fewer WAN/router engineers on staff
• Simple interconnectivity between tens of thousands of locations
• Greatly reduces total cost of ownership (TCO)
Your Connection to Optimal Network Performance
Are you investing in technologies that will inevitably increase bandwidth?
Are you adding applications
utilizing a new email client,
adding a CRM, increasing
collaboration tools, replacing
legacy on-premise hardware?
Is your IT department overworked, wish they were focused on other more strategic items?
How many systems, and services do you use and how many providers are you managing? Do you have a good handle on all of your technology spend/bills?
Advantages to Using a Tech Consultant
Like an insurance broker or travel agent, you don’t pay us, the technology providers do.
Why spend your time obtaining quotes from multiple providers for various technologies when we can do that for you?
We’re with you throughout your entire technology lifecycle. Let us help with pieces of your technology infrastructure or the entire environment. We can advise, bring in the right technical support and experts to diagnose, design and build new technologies to streamline, build efficiencies and help you grow.
We can consolidate the providers you work with and often times save you money.
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Get the Speed and Reliability You Need
No matter the requirements, business locations and/or remote employees we have service providers to address all your network, infrastructure and business needs. From managed cloud and infrastructure services, to connectivity, phone systems, collaboration, mobility services and network design. From the world’s largest carriers with networks across the globe to more specialized carriers that service rural areas we assist by identifying what will work in your
area and present specific options based on outcomes and what you hope to achieve. You’ll benefit from a single partnership to handle the solution and provider sourcing, order processing and post-sales support to achieve the best user experience.
