Multi-Vendor Networks

Historically, it was possible for a single vendor to support all of a company’s network needs. Today, many IT departments are facing multi-vendor environments with a combination of legacy architecture, acquisitions and mergers, best-of-breed technologies and a more complex combined voice and data network.

Not only is this difficult in terms of resources - staffing and skills are an important consideration, but in these days of austerity, tight training budgets and recruitment freezes make it difficult to get and maintain the expertise in-house.

Our vendor-independent approach means we have the expertise and in-house skills as well as the management tools to deal with all major ICT technologies. Utilising tools we’ve already invested in, our network experts provide businesses with day-to-day task management while introducing and establishing best practices as standard.

Lack of exposure to niche vendors or concerns about having the ability to manage the hardware can be off-putting even though technically a multi-vendor solution may provide the best solution for your needs. Networks First can advise you on how to develop and manage your estate in a manner that also protects legacy investment.

Find out more about our skills and accreditations and our Network Management or contact us to find out how we can reduce the complexity of implementing or managing your multi-vendor network.