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Global
Networks
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| For
further information contact Practice
Leader |
 John
Riches |
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Organizations
are seeing ever increasing demands on network bandwidth
whether from new applications, new technologies
such as video conferencing or a more geographically
diverse work force. When these demands are combined
with growing security threats, tighter security
legislation and pressure on IT budgets, it is clear
that the network needs to be managed and controlled
more proactively than ever before. TPP can help
organizations optimize their use of this critical
resource via:
Network
Planning
Network Security
Network Cost Optimization
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Network Planning
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Network
architecture review - overlay existing and future
demands with the current network architecture
to identify focus areas.
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Network
performance improvement - perhaps users of a new
application or in new location are not getting
the response times they expect. Options for improvement
can be identified, planned and procured.
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Network
disaster recovery plan - while in most cases organizations
can rely on service level agreements with suppliers
to restore services in a timely fashion, it is
also essential that backup services are in place
for critical locations.
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Security
Architecture Planning - balance risks with investment
areas, ensure that security budgets are spent
in the areas where most benefit can be gained.
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Development
of a Network Security Policy - TPP can produce
a policy that meets
the needs of external auditors, and provides enough
flexibility for normal business
operations.
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A
key security initiative is employee education
- TPP can develop an internal security training
and communications program.
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Security
Audit - TPP can provide an independent review
to ensure that security policies are being applied
effectively.
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Network
Cost Optimization
Organizations
with a large network can find that network costs are
one of the largest items in the IT budget. Ensuring
that the best contract pricing is obtained (without
compromising performance or customer service) can
yield significant savings. TPP will:
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Conduct a telecommunications and network service
review to ensure that contracted services are being
delivered.
- Develop
a plan for service review, including additions (or
reductions) to capacity.
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Produce a formal Request for Proposal for network
services.
- Conduct
a formal, competitive bidding process.
- Work
with our customers to identify the best vendor(s)
to meet your objective.
Many
of our customers tell us that they would like to stay
with their current vendor, and that they have negotiated
excellent rates. In TPP's experience the best pricing
comes from a professional, competitive bid process,
and this can be achieved without damaging any existing
relationships.
