Which of these scenarios sound familiar?

1.Unsure of what bandwidth you can support?

A simple inspection with an experienced eye and sample testing can quickly verify this. Once this is carried out and your requirements and objectives are understood, the options to improve network speed, avoid data loss, and plan for future growth are much clearer.

2.Cabling system evolved out of control?

A mixture of various cabling components and systems can make supporting your applications very hit and miss. A system audit will help identify what you have, reveal any potential weak points or unreasonable network risks, and aid developing a logical strategy for the future.

3.Moves, Adds and Changes - can you handle them?

The constant relocation of personnel and their voice and data connectivity can be a real pain.

It's not rocket science, but even the most straightforward move can be time-consuming, often involving the co-ordination of several different contractors to make it happen.

At best it can be a regular distraction from more pressing duties.

Relying upon an experienced team, competent in taking responsibility, planning and working alongside other contractors really can "take the pain" out of these activities.

4.Patch panel nightmare? No system documentation?

A mass of cables and lack of up to date documentation is daunting, creating problems with system administration. And if it's not tackled soon, you can rest assured the problem will only get worse.

A methodical approach is needed to deliver tangible benefits, such as: reduced downtime
lower administration costs
eliminating inadvertent disconnects
easily maintained system documentation (schematics and patching schedules)
So you end up with a system you can quickly understand and easily control.

5.Running out of ports without knowing how many are still live?

One of the most common and unnecessary additional cost items and delays in the provision of services is needing to purchase more network ports or voice extensions, due to inadequate information on which connections are live. Often this is simply due to poor documentation - a system audit will quickly identify redundant connectivity and recover wasted ports. This activity can quickly pay for itself.

6.Have you inherited legacy cabling system and don't know where to begin?

If you have just chosen your new premises and simply need to know if the present system will support your business needs now and into the future, a simple inspection with an experienced eye and sample testing can quickly verify this.

An honest, professional opinion will let you know where you stand, and how to proceed without wasting precious budget.

7.Network response slow?

Every network manager's nightmare - the system is up but suffering from intermittent disconnects or slow response. This can be one of the most awkward and frustrating issues to track down and resolve.

Without question poor cabling and connectivity will cause problems, eventually! And these issues always happen when you least expect them, and when they will cause maximum inconvenience.

Knowing exactly what combination of cable, patch panels and ports you have installed, or which category of new cabling you need to specify provides you with peace of mind.

A system health check will identify any potential problem areas and provide you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for the future.

Rest assured you're not alone. All of these are common issues and often easily solved by having the experience on-hand to break them down into logical steps, and take the best corrective action.

If you feel your business would benefit from a System Health Check, call one of our consultants to discuss whether this is the appropriate action.

Call us on 0845 833 1163 or email advice@roycecomms.com

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