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Network Planning & Design

A properly designed network is more than a technical convenience - it is a powerful business asset which can generate significant advantage for the organisation. A poorly designed network is worse than a technical inconvenience - it can restrict or disable the organisation - making it vulnerable to competitive, or even malicious attack.

Nobody wants a poorly designed network but, with business and technical requirements changing all the time, how can you be sure your network design is still up to the task?

COL network consultants can work with your organisation to translate your business needs and strategies into a comprehensive network solution.

We provide objective information, advice and support in all key areas such as:

• Business IT strategy and needs analysis
• System integration strategies
• LAN, WAN, MAN and Campus communications infrastructure topologies

We believe that network planning and design are the key to ensuring that a network runs smoothly and efficiently. Our planning and design service offering includes:

• Strategic business and IT planning
• Situational analysis and user needs requirements
• Complex network and systems design and integration
• Network audit and capacity planning
• Product and technology evaluation and recommendation
• Technical feasibility, Proof of Concept and system testing