We live in a connected world where it is data that drives business. Almost every action we take involves the transfer of data from one point to another. Your business can't operate unless you have access to information from suppliers and clients, and unless you can send information to your colleagues and customers. To keep all of this data flowing you need a properly functioning network that is able to meet all of your data transfer needs.

Everyone understands the importance of your data network but what is often forgotten is that your data network relies on the provision of data cables around your premises. If these cables are damaged, in the wrong place, or simply don't allow the right people to access the network then your data cabling will need to be repaired or improved before your business starts to suffer.

Get the right data cabling for your business

How much thought have you given to the data cabling needs of your premises? Often data cabling is an afterthought in the design of your premises but it really should be one of the first considerations for any business, don't accept a generic network plan, or survive on what is already installed. Consider the requirements of every part of your business before settling your data cabling plan you should invite every department to contribute to the discussion so you gain an accurate picture of how data is being transferred across your network.

Your data transfer requirements will vary from any other business. A meat processing factory will have very different needs to a football stadium or a community college. These differences will extend beyond the mere data cabling layout to a consideration of the environmental conditions the cables will need to withstand while operating. You will need to think about the type of cabling that will be most appropriate, whether you need cat6 or fibre optic cabling.

Look after your cabling

Choosing poor quality data cabling will inevitably lead to problems but even the best network can develop issues over time, and if not properly maintained your data network could become an unwelcome drag on the rest of your business as every action takes longer to perform than it formerly did.

Arranging for a team of qualified data professionals to design, install, and look after your network is the safest way to minimise network downtime and to ensure that your network is always operating at peak efficiency and letting your business thrive.

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