How Much Bandwidth Does Your Company Need?

All successful businesses must depend on a reliable internet connection in order to stay relevant and remain competitive with other companies. Without the appropriate bandwidth, staff productivity and communication solutions can crumble. Continue reading to learn more about the complexities of bandwidth and how to determine the ideal amount of bandwidth your business should have in order to sustain productivity and effectiveness in the workplace.

The definition of bandwidth

To many people’s surprise, bandwidth and internet speed are not interchangeable. Although it does have some influence on the speed of one’s internet connection, bandwidth is not necessarily the speed of the internet connection. Bandwidth is the actual measurement of data that is sent over your internet connection and across your network within a specific time frame. It is measured in megabits per seconds (Mbps). The more bandwidth your network has, the more tools and data can be used during the workday. Knowing and understanding your bandwidth limitations can be essential for the success of your company.

What do you need to know about your company’s bandwidth needs?

Firstly, and most importantly, you should have a reliable internet service provider, or ISP. Many times ISPs work well for residents and consumers. It is important to remember that businesses are not only consumers but they also need to serve their own clients as well. Therefore, companies need to know and understand the needs of their organization. Continue reading to learn about the factors to consider when shopping for an internet service provider and bandwidth. 

The more devices connected, the more is needed

The amount of devices that are connected to your network will affect the amount of bandwidth that you need. These devices will continue using the network connection to send and receive data throughout the work day with various internet based applications. You must also take into account the number of mobile devices as they can outnumber the amount of workstations and other important hardware. 

The more applications used, the more is required

Your company has various unique applications that are utilized throughout the work day as part of business operations. The particular needs of your organizations will determine how applications will be used. While some companies use mostly web browsers during daily operations, other businesses might use more intensive applications, particularly those that require communication solutions. Some of these include VoIP, video conferencing, streaming, and cloud computing. All of these communication solutions will use bandwidth; therefore, you need to take into account the amount of applications that will be used during the work day. Daily business operations greatly depend on the amount that you have. 

At AE Technology Group, we can help you identify and determine how much bandwidth your company might need. We can also inform you if your current internet service provider will be able to meet the needs of your business. For any questions or to learn more information, contact us today at (516) 536-5006. 

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