But time after time, new tenants are faced with the reality that they've neglected to plan adequately for their increasingly complex telephone and computer systems. As technology evolves at an increasingly frantic pace, companies are continually struggling to keep up. As old systems become obsolete, new systems must be implemented. But, the construction of a new building is a perfect opportunity to bring your network infrastructure up to speed, and maybe even get a little bit ahead of the game. There are several things you must consider if you are thinking about moving your company, and your network, to a new building.
Users When planning a new network infrastructure, it makes sense to start with the number of users.
Not so fast. You are designing this infrastructure, not just for today, but for the future. You may have a lot of room now, but what happens when you have to add 30 workstations and telephones to your system. It is best to plan ahead to avoid costly changes and redesigns down the road. Cable With so much attention focused on servers and workstations, we often forget about the cable, which is the essential, albeit invisible, part of any network.