Networking solutions that enhance data access are the heart of IT. Identifying the best networking solution can be complicated. Networks come in many forms and support multiple protocols. As Ethernet merges with Fiber Channel and other traditional storage protocols, networks have enabled virtualization and disaster recovery/business continuity capabilities that have added a new level of complexity into the decision-making process.
Add in the new necessity of secure networking both for compliance and network management within your intranet and internet. The concept of controlling who has access to what areas of your environment also makes practical sense. By limiting unnecessary traffic, it will increase performance. Using tools like internal firewalling and network admission control, you can optimize who and what can go where, creating a much more secure environment. Uniquely positioned to design your networking solution, Far West Technologies infrastructure expertise positions us to design appropriate networking solutions for your business that will enhance connectivity and data access while reducing cost and administration.
Innovative networking technologies like 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel Over Ethernet (FCoE) are faster, and capable of bringing networks closer together—enabling companies to outsource technology (virtualize) without loss of performance. We work with our customers to review the impact that these new technologies can have on business, the return on investment and how to best deploy them.