Akash Shaw
COO, Netgroup TechnologiesNetwork Infrastructure
Network infrastructure refers to all of the resources of a network that make network or internet connectivity, management, business operations and communication possible. Network infrastructure comprises hardware and software, systems and devices, and it enables computing and communication between users, services, applications and processes. Anything involved in the network, from servers to wireless routers, comes together to make up a system’s network infrastructure. Network infrastructure allows for effective communication and service between users, applications, services, devices and so forth.
Network infrastructure and IT infrastructure are similar. However, while they may at times refer to the same thing, there can also be subtle differences between the two. Often, IT infrastructure is seen as the larger, more encompassing term. IT infrastructure (or information technology infrastructure) defines a collection of information technology elements foundational to an IT service. Often, information technology infrastructure refers to physical components like hardware, but it can also encompass some network or software components.
What Makes Us Different
There are a number of challenges in regards to running a network infrastructure model. Some of the top three network infrastructure challenges are:
- Centralizing traffic
- Dealing with Duplicate Data
- Sending the Right Data to the Right Tool
- 24X7 Support
- Cost Effective
- Clean Work
You Should Know
Keeping a clean and efficient network infrastructure is no small feat. That’s why it’s helpful to have a company with deep networking and security expertise on your side. Network infrastructures simply aren’t as cut and dried as they used to be; they are now often a mix of on-premises and cloud. And even within on-premises networking, there tends to be a mishmash of different types of networks and vendors.
Maintaining full visibility across your whole network infrastructure is key for both performance monitoring and threat detection. And dealing with network blind spots is a major pain point for many organizations. Gaining broad network visibility enables you to uncover those blind spots, so threats from all sources can be identified and remediated more quickly. Netgroup has the tools and capabilities you need to establish a robust network security infrastructure.
It’s important to have a reliable IT infrastructure and also qualified people, but neither of those are sufficient without a well-built network infrastructure. A network infrastructure enables connection and communication, each of which are critical to the success of a business. Simply put, without a sound network infrastructure, IT components including hardware and software aren’t much use. Making sure your network infrastructure is robust, secure and clean is critical to organizational excellence.