- Optimise office equipment. One printer, for instance, can be used by anyone on the network.
- Optimise Internet. One Internet connection can be used by everyone on the network.
- Optimise software. Anti-virus software, for instance, can be centralised on the server.
- Simplify backup options. Since everyone uses the server to save their documents and emails, only the server needs to be backed-up.
- Internet communication. Virtual Private Networking will provide an effective way of staff, not based in the office, to still share the same environment.
- Optimise office communication. Instead of communicating via pieces of paper or telephonically, emails can be used to communicate within the network. Electronic documents, etc. can now be send around the office through the network instead of transferring it via other means, e.g. CDs.
THUS MEANING A HIGHLY COST-EFFECTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Type of Networks
Basic of the basic Link 2 computers together

Basic office network Have your peripherals shared on the same networks

Wireless Networks Get rid of all those cables

Advanced networks Get a full blown network with firewalls, mail servers, telephone exchanges and extensive protection

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