Small Business Networks
Interoffice Connectivity Solutions
Most companies with more than one office have some type of
IP-based interoffice communications method. Common connectivity
solutions include legacy frame relay lines, private T1 circuits,
managed VPN, private IP, and unmanaged Internet VPNs. Communications
failures for these interoffice links can significantly downgrade
business productivity.
Loss of interoffice connectivity means that users in remote
offices are cut-off from key central systems and can be left
without the ability to perform even the most basic day-to-day
functions required to carry out critical business transactions.
As a result, customers are disappointed, orders are delayed,
and the afflicted business pays for workers to wait for the
network to come back online.
The vast majority of small business interoffice communications
infrastructures have virtually no fault tolerance. A single
downed communications line or a single router failure can
bring vital business processes to a halt. All too often, single-point
failures can take hours, and occasionally days, to repair.
DCI’s Cisco-certified CCIE engineers have the knowledge
and experience to design and implement sophisticated fault-tolerant
architectures for interoffice connectivity.
The explosion of low-cost Internet connectivity options
provides new opportunities to create affordable, truly fault-tolerant,
fully redundant interoffice connections that seamlessly failover
in the event of a single-point breakdown. In the past, the
high cost of private T1 lines often exceeded reasonable cost/risk
assessments for small businesses. But with the diverse selection
of low-cost DSL, cable modem, and wireless ISP connections
now available, companies can craft cost-effective solutions
that offer protection from single points of failure. By utilizing
the advanced fault-tolerant features available in Cisco’s
IOS operating system, critical failures can be made invisible
to users. With proper alert mechanisms, in-house IT resources
or outside consultants can work efficiently to restore primary
communications links without working under the intense pressure
associated with crippling outages.
The business case for implementing fault-tolerant interoffice
connectivity has never been more compelling. Low-cost DSL
links can be configured as a backup to expensive T1 private
lines for as little as 1/20th of the monthly operating cost
of the primary link. The availability of business-class wireless
links makes it possible to create a fault-tolerant communications
architecture that completely eliminates the risk of rare but
debilitating wired network failures, such as fiber cuts caused
by construction work, or traffic accidents that take down
utility poles or telephone wiring junction boxes. These solutions
are affordably priced and offer acceptable performance in
failover situations.
In addition to interoffice connectivity consulting, DCI's
Microsoft and Cisco-certified experts can help you create
an affordable, fault-tolerant network solution that addresses
other critical issues covering a broad range of infrastructure
technologies and processes including: DCI's Microsoft and
Cisco-certified consulting experts can help you create a sensible,
fault-tolerant network that addresses critical issues covering
a broad range of infrastructure technologies and processes
including:
- Server Clustering
- Server Clustering
- Load Balancing
- Data Center Solutions
- Disaster Recovery
Why Choose DCI?
Because DCI is a Microsoft Gold Certified
Partner and offers expert application
support for a wide variety of business applications,
DCI can help clients in the Arizona, Southern Nevada, Southern California and Colorado Area, the California
Central Valley and the Monterey Peninsula find comprehensive
IT solutions that maximize the business value of your network.
As a Registered Partner for Cisco Systems,
DCI offers the services of Certified Professionals and Specialists
with expertise in designing, implementing and troubleshooting
networking solutions based on Cisco technology. The depth
and breadth of DCI's technical experience and DCI's familiarity
with the needs of small businesses make DCI the ideal partner
for creating and maintaining an affordable, high-availability
fault-tolerant network.
How to Access DCI's Fault Tolerant
Network Consulting
To contact a DCI consultant with expertise in fault-tolerant,
high-availability networks, call (866)666-7731 or
email information@dcicorporation.com.
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