Did you know that your networking infrastructure is almost as important as your employees? Having a solid network allows them to do their jobs more efficiently and creates a more secure environment. Every company should know about their network and its current health, whether large or small.

What is a network infrastructure?

A network is essentially the group of resources used for communication between staff and information. It has hardware (example: computers), software (example: virus protection), and services (example: internet). A small business may have a few computers, one server, and some phones. Large businesses could have multiple servers, computer access points, applications, and various types of phone lines for communication.

Maintaining your network

No matter what size your network is, you must maintain it for it to function properly. The best way to do this is to have one or more IT professionals on the job. You could hire staff at your location, but it is often better for businesses to work with an IT solutions provider. They have the knowledge, expertise, time, and resources to maintain your network systems.

Here are just some of the things your IT team can and should do to help you create a solid networking infrastructure.

1. Get to know your company: When you first start working with an IT professional, they should take the time to get to know your business. This includes your network as well as your resources. For example, they may be familiar with your systems. But, if they don’t know how many employees you have and who has access to what, they can’t provide the proper solutions.
2. Understand business IT: There is a difference between IT solutions for businesses and those for individuals. The capabilities of the IT company you choose should match your needs. A total technology solutions (TTS) provider is the best option as far as service capabilities go. They understand multiple aspects of business networking and technology.
3. Use the right solutions: Once an IT professional understands your unique needs, they can use their expertise to give you the right services. Commonly chosen solutions include the following and more.
   • Security (virus protection, SPAM prevention, etc…)
   • Software and hardware upgrades
   • Managed services
   • Hosted cloud services
   • Cabling
   • Web content filtering

The benefits of working with a TTS provider

There are many benefits that your business can get from your IT solutions provider, besides the above.

Are you ready to get professional, expert IT services?

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