An Enabling Infrastructure for Enterprise Networks

David Passmore, Research Director, Burton Group

Striking the right balance between networks optimized for today's applications vs. unforeseen future applications and user demands is trickier than ever. The growth of unified communications with demanding real-time latency and jitter requirements, much larger file sizes, streaming video, user mobility, and security/compliance requirements are all placing new demands on enterprise networks. Emerging technology developments are forcing enterprise network managers to consider many new products, services, and standards. To position the network as a flexible "enabling" infrastructure, enterprises must adopt a balanced architectural planning process that ensures that all relevant cost, performance, and security factors are considered.

In this presentation, David Passmore, Research Director for Burton Group's Networks and Telecom Strategies service, will explore many of the key network planning issues currently faced by large and mid-size enterprises. These include where/whether to install traditional wired vs. wireless LAN access networks, how and when to properly deploy 802.11n, building wiring and network topology considerations for higher-speed (including 10Gigabit) Ethernet, special considerations for consolidated data center networks, where to deploy security perimeters, and how to balance diverse application performance/availability requirements. Learn valuable tips and planning processes for creation of a "future-proof" network infrastructure.

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