Tips from the Experts

1. Determine bandwidth needs.

Every business needs the amount of bandwidth that is right for it. Use the applications you run and your traffic as a barometer for how much bandwidth you need.

 

2. Plan for disaster recovery.

To sustain your business in the event of a disaster, determine your most important data information and network service requirements. Look for services that reduce a single point of failure and offer high redundancy.

 

3. Factor in timelines.

Consultation, design, contract agreements, order preparation and installation — these are all distinct steps in provisioning a new service. Keep them in mind when developing your company’s migration plans.

 

4. Do the math.

Capital and operational expenditures can vary from service to service, so account for all costs when comparing solutions to get a complete picture.

 

5. Protect your network performance with service-level agreements.

Comprehensive service-level agreements (SLAs) back product performance by formally establishing a service provider’s commitment to reliability in writing.