* By Otto Pohlmann
In case you haven't noticed yet, it's better to pay attention to this fact: the entire IT infrastructure of a company, including networks, can be decisive in determining the success or failure of a business, regardless of its size. After all, in a 5.0 society that is increasingly migrating to social and labor relations in the metaverse, counting on the good performance of any activity in the online world is no longer a differential and has become a mandatory condition.
Therefore, for different sectors to communicate more efficiently and present the best possible results, computer networks need to be well-structured and managed in order to have solutions according to the needs of each organization. The slowness of operating systems and the use of hardware that impair its performance and present vulnerability to attacks from hackers must stay in the past.
Establishing itself in the market as a synonym of agility, efficiency and security is a huge advantage over the competition. For this, it is important to have the diagnosis of experts on the subject. After all, the ideal is not only to take into account the needs of the moment, but also to consider factors such as the growth and expansion of the business, as well as the impacts of this on the company's capacity. So how about knowing where to start?
1 – The beginning of the path is to think about the infrastructure
The company responsible for designing the network must pay attention to the needs of the company, in order to enable it to grow. The focus is on identifying how the technology will help and ensure control of all data transfer. Here, many variables are involved, such as: agility, data security, updates, automation, among others.
2 – Count on a great Network Operations Center
Just as important as focusing on the infrastructure beforehand is aiming to develop optimal network performance. This is only possible through a Network Operations Center (NOC). In Portuguese, the Network Operations Center integrates the monitoring of the IT infrastructure. The system operates constantly and enables updates of licenses and softwares, backups constant and accurate reporting on potential threats and performance management. Good network performance is essential to ensure information security, as it is based on three pillars: data availability, integrity and confidentiality.
3 – Network traffic should also be a priority
Monitoring network traffic and managing all types of traffic data is extremely important for the success of a company's activities. Analysis is essential to understand resource usage behavior and identify problems and bottlenecks. In addition, it allows the team to be aware of bandwidth consumption, possible intrusions, slowdowns, unauthorized access, and so on. In this way, failures or disconnections are avoided.
In view of the highlighted points, it is essential to research the best solution to achieve the efficiency that your company's computer network deserves. These are tools that contribute to eliminating possible system vulnerabilities and meet the growing concern with data security. Monitoring and managing networks in real time are forms of prevention that fit the current and future times.
*Otto Pohlmann, CEO of Centric Solution
Notice: The opinion presented in this article is the responsibility of its author and not of ABES - Brazilian Association of Software Companies
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