If you love most entrepreneurs, the answer is probably never. Over the past 20 years, we have supported small business support networks. We found that most IT departments were modifying their hardware after a failure – and that they were then only the bare minimum. There is little strategic planning, and the focus is on achieving the best-managed network. However, the slowness of the system has a significant impact on your business, not just on your usability! A slow network can negatively impact the culture of your employees, your productivity, your customers, and even the bottom line of your business. It can cost you thousands of dollars each month.
Generally, a slow network is due to missed opportunities. When choosing a system or IT department, many under-informed customers find that saving money is the best choice for their business. We get it – the costs are high! You must save money wherever you can! But the cost of downtime and the composite impact of a slow network on your business ultimately cost you a lot more. Here are some frequently overlooked issues that can slow down the web and cost your business.
Causes of a Slow Network
Lack of asset management.
Do you know the adage: \”If it\’s not broken, don\’t correct it\”? This mentality is used too often by many corporate IT departments. But technology is continually evolving, becoming smarter, more adaptable and faster. Moore\’s law, developed by Gordon Moore in 1965, predicted that the speed of computer chips would double every two years. But even if I couldn\’t predict how fast the technology would improve, these days, Intel\’s fastest transistors have reduced this time to about 18 months. In the end, the old team works more slowly. We recommend replacing your workstations and laptops every four years and your servers every five years. It will ensure that your hardware is up to date and can operate quickly and efficiently.
A failure to implement Microsoft\’s best network practices
It is a sound system for professional use if used correctly. Most commercial networks have a Microsoft Server operating system that must monitor and run the web, but it not always implemented successfully. Many best practices should be applied when integrating your system or replacing your servers to maximize network security, availability and performance. Many companies do not have enough time or skills to manage their operating system, but if they not implement, the network can become slow and expensive for years.
Incorrect switch design
Modern switches connect devices via a Computer Network. They are handy for your network if they are installed and managed correctly. However, poorly designed switches can slow down or make the data flow irregular, slowing down the system. In many cases, the switches connected, and the administration functions never enabled. To add to that
problem, switches are often chained, which limits the flow of data to all subsequent devices. The problem can often be solved with an extra cable or stacking connectors, usually for a few hundred dollars. It is an easy option when you find that the cost of managing and controlling a network costs small businesses thousands of dollars each year!
Slow hard drives
Data recovery is one of the determinants of network speed: getting data from the server to the desktop (and vice versa). It is where the hard drives come in. Your hard drive is your computer. There is where all your data, your operating system, your website browsers, your preferences and your funny cat videos are recorded and viewed. It\’s easy to understand why having a slow hard drive can be a problem for the speed of your network.
Many companies still use original hard disks (or hard disks), which is the right choice because the technology has tested, and its capacity is generally higher than other options. But hard drives are prone to technical problems, consume more energy, and run slower than other options. SSDs are faster, lighter, and more energy-efficient than traditional hard drives, but they are also more expensive. The good news is that their cost has dropped in the last two years, and you may want to look at your server and workstations if your network speed is low.
Untrusted Internet
The internet connection chosen for your business can have a significant impact on performance, employee satisfaction and results. Even 30 minutes without the Internet costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Currently, many companies use cloud applications (a set of services and software available on the Internet, not a local computer difference) that are necessary for daily operations. However, these types of applications require fast and reliable Internet to work effectively. That is why it is so essential to conduct research and choose the right Internet provider for your company.
Many business owners consider the cost of internet service and installation in the long term. Fiber optic internet is faster, more reliable, and the best choice for cloud connectivity, but studies show that only 11% of internet connections use fiber-optic lines. Many business owners look at the additional costs of fiber optic Internet and ignore the slowness and inconsistency of UVerse options and cables that may be affected by power outages. And power outages. If your company uses the Internet, we recommend using the fiber-optic Internet.
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