Modern tech innovations are allowing organizations to work faster and more intelligently. The cloud and mobile devices are giving companies the flexibility, productivity, and scalability they have never had before. However, those working with aging networks won’t be able to fully benefit. Below will discuss the six symptoms indicating that your business may need a network upgrade.

No. 1 – Evolving Data Center

The data center of today is being built utilizing hyper-converged technology, expanding to 50GB, 100GB, and even larger environments. If your existing network deployment preceded pre or first-generation hyper-convergence, it is incapable of supporting the typical current volume of traffic. Latency and lost data may result because an outdated network won’t feature the new networking standards of intelligent routing and packet optimization.

No. 2 – Overburdened by Devices

It was much easier when network management involved a known number of desktop computers. The modern workplace has been transformed by the use of many mobile devices. Users also do not want to be tied to one location. As a result, there will be greater demand for bandwidth and access points that an outdated network cannot provide. Latency and crashes will result. Fortunately, modern IT infrastructure and software can handle numerous devices and provide improved solutions for network management.

No. 3 – Malfunctioning Applications

IT networks built only five years ago were not designed for supporting the great volume of applications functioning over networks today. In addition, organizations are increasingly less dependent on one location for communicating and executing tasks. Basically, outdated network infrastructure will not have the bandwidth for supporting the apps that allow a business to keep running. Applications are more likely to stall, cease functioning, lose data, or even damage an app.

Part 2 will discuss three more symptoms indicating your organization may need a network upgrade.

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