The Network Challenges of Cloud Technologies

The benefits of cloud computing are very tangible, ranging from improved business efficiency through reduced IT spend. However, deployment into the cloud or virtualising your infrastructure can have a huge knock-on effect on your network’s performance.

The demands of physical and virtual environments are quite different and capacity planning on the network needs to take both in account. We’ll help you conceptualise and implement your cloud environment with user experience in mind to deliver both availability and security.

Managing your total network environment once you’re virtualised or have moved applications to the cloud is a challenge but our Network Management service monitors every component, whether it’s a virtual server, application, a firewall or a ‘standard’ network device.

Securing your network takes on a new dimension when you have applications outside the perimeter of your business – even if they are non business critical. Our consultants will advise of the pitfalls and best practices of securing your network.

Contact Us to find out how Networks First can provide you with both strategic and practical help with the design and implementation of networks to get the most out of cloud and virtual applications.