The Power of Converged Networks

The Power of Converged Networks
from CDW

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More communication tools and technologies are being used every day. This has resulted not only in improved flexibility and productivity, but also in higher costs because of the complexity of managing these technologies. By uniting voice, data and video on a single network, you can minimize maintenance costs while benefiting from the power of integrated communications. Just be sure to address some key issues — such as capacity, security and reliability — before moving forward with a converged network.

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Good communication has always been essential to an organization’s success. But these days, it’s not as simple as getting the team together in a conference room. Your coworkers may be spread out across five different offices. You may need to post a video on the intranet and get feedback from colleagues around the world. With e-mail, voicemail, videoconferencing, instant messaging (IM) and remote access, all of this and more is now possible. We are no longer tethered to our desks nor restricted by geography.

These technologies are powerful tools, each contributing to the efficiency and productivity of your business. But they can also lead to increased cost and complexity. Just one employee might use a desktop computer, notebook computer, cell phone and a wireless handheld device — each needing to be configured, managed and secured. End users are forced to learn several different interfaces and to work with several different inboxes.

Most critically, your voice, data and video services run on separate networks. Each requires a dedicated staff, which can quickly get bogged down by hardware and software conflicts — and an overwhelming demand on the infrastructure. You may be spending more than necessary on staffing, maintenance and repair but still not getting the most out of your investment.

As a result of the costs and conflicts involved with multiple networks, unified communications (UC) solutions are becoming increasingly popular. With UC, all of your communication tools are fully integrated: voice, e-mail, IM, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), business applications, audio-conferencing, videoconferencing, web conferencing and more. Your system is streamlined, and your tools work together seamlessly. By needing fewer people to oversee the network, you’ll also experience cost savings as well as improved efficiency and productivity.

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