Right now, with the popularity of the “bring your own device” trend, and our increasing reliance on mobile devices for a host of business applications, large enterprises with multiple locations have Wi-Fi connectivity high on their list of priorities. But, while it is important to ensure that workers have wireless connectivity throughout their place of business, availability is not the only factor to consider. With more and more users leveraging assets like videos, bandwidth is an even greater concern than availability.
To deploy a high-quality Wi-Fi network takes more than just dropping access points here and there. Network availability is worth very little if bandwidth is low. Workers with laptops or mobile devices are using more high-bandwidth applications than ever, and it is imperative that they have the ability to access these applications so as to do their jobs as efficiently as possible.
Bandwidth can be impacted by a number of factors, including amount of traffic, interference in the signal range and, of course, distance. Large enterprises are not experts in designing, deploying and managing large Wi-Fi networks, and are often not fully equipped to deal with these issues. Low bandwidth can lead to frustration for workers that are trying to use the network to conduct business.
So, what can these large companies do? In cases like these, large enterprises can make use of managed network services providers. MNS providers are experts in Wi-Fi network deployments, and know the importance of bandwidth and connectivity. They can leverage their expertise to design and deploy a Wi-Fi network that meets both of these needs. These providers can ensure a reliable, fast and secure network that allows workers to use any connected device and have the confidence that they will have the bandwidth necessary to access and utilize all of the essential business applications. This way, workers can ensure that they are as efficient and productive as possible, which is one of the best benefits of our mobile, connected world.
Edited by Rich Steeves