Network consultants use a range of technological innovations in the creation of networks.
These innovations can bring benefits such as security, scalable performance and ease of use. In this blog post, we look at several examples of networking technology, including their benefits and drawbacks, to help give you a feel for which ones could help your company.
Virtual Private Network
A virtual private network (VPN) offers many benefits but is especially helpful for letting your workforce conduct their duties at home. VPNs can securely connect employees to the company’s server or network, helping them access important documents and perform at the same level as in-office. Slow internet speed at home can lead to this being impractical, however – this is especially common in certain data-heavy industries.
Cloud Networking
Cloud technology offers Networking-as-a-Service – which companies can use to host their network without the use of servers. This saves on space and long-term costs whilst giving a strong guarantee of performance across every workday. However, cloud networking may have problems with compatibility depending on the provider. Server downtime is also not entirely unavoidable, potentially leaving you without a viable network.
Physical Servers
A physical server can be the most effective choice for some businesses as it offers more reliability. While cloud systems shouldn’t be down frequently, even a single outage may lead to significant data loss – physical servers are also a lot easier for IT staff or network consultants to troubleshoot at short notice. However, servers often need a special temperature-controlled room to work efficiently.
How network consultants can help
Network consultants understand the latest iterations of these technologies and others, including how they can help your network serve its users even better. At Layer3 Systems, we help companies in and around London access the technological solutions that fit the size of their organisation. To learn more about our networking services, get in touch.