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Networking
Network Computing covers an abundance of technologies
that are vital to designing and running a successful IT infrastructure. We focus on the
details of networking so you can make informed buying decisions.
Building a corporate "intranet" is a broad
topic. It's the kind of subject that forces us to look at many different infrastructure
and security technologies, including VPNs (virtual private networks), firewalls,
authentication methods, identity management and intranet applications, like collaboration
tools, messaging software and portals. But even more important, this topic forces us to
focus on big-picture items. How can we use technology to equip our co-workers to do their
jobs better? How can we provide information to the right people when they need it to help
them make better decisions? How can we foster an atmosphere of collaboration that helps
diverse groups of people develop great ideas together?
What are the big-picture considerations? Security
includes technologies that help protect intranet services from internal and external
attacks from the transport layer through the application layer. The transport layer tends
to get the most attention, especially when you consider the two linchpins of security --
firewalls and VPNs. The aim of security is to keep the bad guys out and let the good guys
in.
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Voice / Video
What is Voice-Data-Video?
Voice.
These systems include private branch exchanges (PBXs), voice-mail systems, key telephone
systems, interactive voice-response units, predictive dialing systems, channel banks and
associated power supplies. Voice distribution consists mostly of unshielded twisted pair
(UTP) copper-category 3 or better-but fiber-optic cable (usually single mode) is very
common for multiplexed trunking or remote shelves.
Data.
These components include routers, modems, switches, servers testing equipment and
associated power supplies. Data distribution consists of high quality UTP copper-enhanced
category 5 or better-fiber optics, both single mode and multimode, and any legacy networks
connected with coaxial, twin-axial or shielded twisted pair (STP) or STP copper.
Video.
In this category are media-retrieval systems, content-delivery systems, satellite
receivers, cable-television amplifiers, video sources such as DVD players or VCRs video
servers and associated power supplies. Video distribution can be accomplished over TUP,
STP, fiber-optic or coaxial cabling. Each distribution method has its benefits, but
usually only one media type is used. The most effective -while providing a very high
bandwidth-is still RG-6 cable with "F" connectors.
Data Warehousing
Data warehousing provides timely access to a vast amount of
information -and gives your company a decisive advantage over its competitors. (Just
imagine, for example, how much useful customer information is contained in the logs of
your own website.)
Network Services
eCommerce Consortium can provide network specialists to
evaluate, design, implement, troubleshoot and maintain the appropriate level of
Inter/intranet connectivity, security and e-mail services for your company.
In addition, our software engineers deliver expert
technical assistance on client-server issues involving network migration, virtual private
networking, bandwidth allocation, network upgrades, file servers and automated
heterogeneous network backups. They will take full responsibility for the availability,
integrity and performance of your entire network.
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