Most of us use data network services (internet, email, mobile services, video and music downloads, etc.) as part of everyday life. But how many of us understand the underlying infrastructure that keeps these services available? In a world where everyone expects instant, efficient connectivity, while individuals may not care, businesses should know.
Why? Because companies are all too often ill-informed, and therefore make choices that can prove to be costly, ineffective, and potentially dangerous for the company’s growth.
When a business first starts to address its connectivity requirements or is thinking of reviewing its existing data transmission and storage strategies, it should also consider how to get the best from the range of supplier services available on the market. This series of articles is aimed at informing those businesses with no real telecom knowledge as to what choices exist and to give some insight into the telecom supplier market—one that is hungry for their business.
The focus will be on Swiss telecom and datacenter choices, but much of this information can be applicable to most European markets. For example, we will explore getting the best from both regional telecom suppliers and international telecom suppliers. We will also discover what a datacenter is and the services they offer, give tips on finding the right datacenter solutions to manage a company’s business critical data, and even get an introduction to ‘cloud’ and ‘encrypted’ network solutions.
Searching for the best solutions entails knowing where to look in the first place. We want to help an audience unfamiliar with dealing directly with telecom network and data services suppliers. The intention is to de-mystify some of the language used in telecoms, and to raise some concerns a company should address when looking for a solution to managing its business’ critical data.
Next in the series - Regional telecom suppliers: do I have a choice?
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There is one question which comes immediately to mind: if noone is really aware that there is a 'problem' with how they choose their telecom solutions, are you not, to some extent, trying to create a market where none exists?
Hi Paul,
A good question which I think is best answered by reading the articles.
For sure, there are many companies with the knowledge, resource and budgets to manage interaction with the telecom supplier market. The point of these articles is to address businesses that don’t really have a true understanding of the telecom market, and to suggest how to handle a very competitive marketplace for data transmission and storage services. The information supplied is intended to aid businesses that would appreciate some informed guidance and support.
Regards
Bernard