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Business Connectivity: Measure of the extent to which the components (nodes) of a network are connected to one another, and the ease (speed) with which they can 'converse.' (Source: www.businessdirectory.com)

Compare DSL, Leased Line and Ethernet – Internet Access Buyers Guide

Section: Research

This buyer's guide is for those that need help with deciding on the right business connectivity solution. Choosing which type of dedicated internet access service is the best fit for your organisation depends upon your budget, your organisation’s connectivity and bandwidth needs, the type of network applications which are most typically used and the future plans of your organisation. Traditional leased line ... read more

Server Virtualization Buyer's Guide for Small and Medium Businesses

Section: Research

Server Virtualization can dramatically change an IT departments typical workload - and free up time and talent to be devoted to strategic initiatives that can help drive profitability. This 2011 buyer's guide will help you to understand the key benefits of Server Virtualization for small and medium businesses. The following areas are covered: - Introduction - Why SMBs choose Server Vir ... read more

Business ISPs-Compare at a Glance

Section: Research

Evaluating business ISPs is a time consuming and often opaque process. This guide compares four UK business ISPs at a glance. Details include: - Business ISP company details - Connectivity solutions- Core network details- Geographical coverage- Ideal customer profile- Why this provider and unique selling points- Network Operating Centre (NOC) detailsThis guid ... read more

A Review of SMB Communications Needs-Fixed, Mobile or Unified

Section: Research

The average small business is becoming highly dependent on multiple forms of digital communications, but the technology choices are increasingly complex and come at a cost. With this backdrop, how can small and medium sized companies assess what best fits their needs, and avoid paying too much to keep the communication flowing? This report covers the following topics: - Introduction - IT and communica ... read more

Executive Briefing on IPv6 - New Version of the Internet Protocol

Section: Research

This briefing is for non-technical board directors and senior management at organisations for which information technology is business critical. It focuses on the implications for your business, but those in technology roles may also find it a useful resource for discussing the issues with non-technical colleagues.IPv6 is the next generation protocol, allowing the internet to grow to many billions of times its current size. Some advantages of making your organisation visible over IP ... read more

Evaluating Mobile Email Solutions - One Size Doesn't Fit All

Section: Research

Now that mobile email is moving into the mainstream, with technology and services widely available to businesses of all sizes, organisations looking to either invest for the first time or review their current arrangements are presented with a range of approaches and options for moving forward. But how do you make sense of these and figure out the best option for your business? KEY POINTS Mobile email remains front and ... read more

Managing 21st Century Networks - A World of Convergence

Section: Research

The Internet Protocol (IP) - used for transmitting data across networks everywhere - has moved beyond its origins. Once one of many, it has become a near standard for all types of computer communication. It is used pervasively, transmitting data to and from a multitude of devices ranging from those in our pockets to spacecraft circling distant planets. Arguably IP is the most successful open standard ever, but as network communications converge under a single standard used for an increasing ... read more

Never Mind the Connection Speed, Measure the Connection Quality

Section: Research

In today’s Internet world dominated by on demand Voice, Video and IP-TV, the key to good connection performance is consistent throughput – not fast speeds. Knowing your Internet speed is slow without providing the means to help resolve the problem is of little value When discussing Internet connectivity problems the number one complaint is always about speed or the lack of it. End-users relay the same message over and over again, and quite frequently users with Internet servi ... read more

Business ISP-To Switch or Not? A Decision Maker's Guide

Section: Research

If you need help with assessing whether to switch your business ISP or not at renewal, then start here. This guide will help you and your team assess whether to switch your business ISP at renewal or not; ensure that you make the right decision prior to renewal date and also what questions you need to ask and when. Deciding whether to switch providers is rarely a solo decision, we recommend that you involve your team and end ... read more

The Falling Costs of Wide Area Networks

Section: Research

Based on pricing data gathered from a selection of Service Providers, we survey what connectivity options are affordable for small and medium-sized businesses. In particular, we examine where wide area networks are today, in particular MPLS and its impact on Wide Area Network costs and based on historic trends, project where they are headed. We argue that given current trends we are entering an era where small and m ... read more

Solving Last Mile Connection Speed Problems

Section: Research

When you experience a slow or inconsistent Internet connection it is often difficult to gather the needed information and determine the problem, but the answer is easier than you may think. Computer networks are by design contention based networks. This means a network is shared by many and all network traffic for the many has to somehow contend to survive. The majority of the problems experienced by home users and indeed some corporate network users fall into two distinct camps. The ... read more

Alternatives to BT leased lines

Section: Articles

A leased line is defined as a dedicated high-performance circuit leased by a common carrier between a customer and a service provider’s network. It is rented on an annual basis and usually carries voice and data or both. It can be used for internet access or for a private connection between two customer sites. Compared to other internet connectivity options such as DSL products, leased lines are relatively expensive but are supported by a com ... read more

Broadband Performance Testing Tools

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Tools to help you accurately measure broadband connection performance Connection Speed TestAccurately measures connection speed and quality. Test from a number of locations worldwide read more

Considerations for Site to Site VPNs

Section: Articles

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organisation's network. The intention of the VPN is to offer the same kind of connectivity options that users receive from leased lines but at lower costs. read more

How Ethernet First Mile can reduce leased line costs

Section: Articles

Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM), also known as IEEE 802.3ah, is defined as a collection of protocols specified in IEEE 802.3, defining the Ethernet in the access networks, i.e. first or last mile. The first mile (also called the last mile, the subscriber access network, or the local loop), is the link between the end user and the public network. On a typical LAN setting DSL and cable modems operate at a modest 5-10% of the LAN setup’s total capacity which cau ... read more

Leased Line Pricing

Section: Articles

For this report, we asked vendors to price three scenarios with the option of either supplying Internet access through their MPLS cloud, or connecting it to the main IT office of an organisation. Each vendor was given the same site locations to quote for. The following is extracted from the Research Report entitled: read more

Leased Lines

Section: Articles

Leased line definition A leased line is defined as a dedicated high-performance circuit leased by a common carrier between a customer and a service provider’s network. It is rented on an annual basis and usually carries voice and data or both. It can be used for internet access or for a read more

Network Connectivity: Considerations on Moving into the Cloud

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Network connectivity, although not widely perceived to be a major obstacle to the adoption of Cloud services, continues to rear its head during discussions of Cloud adoption risks. These concerns are not without cause: many Cloud services are wholly dependent on stable network connectivity for functionality, availability, responsiveness and overall perfo ... read more

Point to Point Leased Line

Section: Articles

The globalisation of most industries has made effective communications a vital element of success for most businesses. To achieve this, a permanent, cost-effective and highly reliable connection between the main business location, its branches and subsidiaries, suppliers and customers may be highly essential. Understanding Point-to-Point Leased Lines A point-to-point leased line is the most reliable solution for th ... read more

What is the future for leased lines?

Section: Articles

A leased line is service contract between a provider and a customer, whereby the provider agrees to deliver a symmetric telecommunications line connecting two locations in exchange for a rent – hence the term ‘lease’. In the UK leased lines are sometimes referred to as 'Private Circuit' or 'Data Line'. Leased lines are stated to be more suited for businesses that conduct business online and demand fast ... read more