That's also true with most companies' communications pipelines. But don't blame multimedia applications for clogging communications arteries. And E-commerce applications aren't eating up a lot of bandwidth, either. The main factor contributing to the need for more bandwidth is E-mail. All of us send each other too many file attachments, such as huge spreadsheets, written documents, or PowerPoint presentations.
Web browsing ranks second as a bandwidth hog.
Pouring asphalt for new streets is just one part of the solution to traffic congestion. Total gridlock may still ensue if you fail to manage the traffic with stoplights, yield signs, timed traffic signals, and other control measures. Organizational size affects the choice of techniques. Midsize companies, by a large margin, will use policy-based management, while larger companies favor quality of service. One way around bandwidth bottlenecks is to seek outside help.