Technology > Use network technology for better performance
When looking to use technology better in a small business, good network design is essential. A lot of small business environments have tended to create their network environment reactively and consequently have a mismatch of network technologies. Simply Better IT can improve the performance of your network by using the technology you already have better, and by enhancing it with better technology. The network design considerations should include all of the following:
- external spam and virus filtering for Email - reducing impact on your Internet connection
- reliable & resilient Internet connection - combing ADSL / SDSL with cable broadband
- secure hardware firewall - with intrusion detection, advanced packet filtering
- Cat5 network cabling - fully labelled wall sockets, secured patch panel
- fast network connections - use managed Gigabit switch in secure patch panel
- secure server technology - like SBS2003r2 with ISA (Internet Security and Acceleration) Server
- routinely update Windows operating systems
- secure data backup - to secured Network Attached Storage
- use a high performance networked printers where possible
- secure WiFi connections where required
- monitor network activity - ISA server, Packeteer network shaper device
Although we could provide ad hoc consultancy on your network infrastructure, we generally provide this as part of our wider consultancy and support role.
