Network management is the art and science of keeping a complex internal network safe, secure, and streamlined. SME network managers typically monitor and control day-to-day traffic, frontend and backend web presence, metric analysis, and guard against any intrusions and hacks. They are also responsible for testing, routine maintenance, system development, data protection, and disaster recovery.
The network's original 'blueprint' is designed to keep the system running at optimum capacity. A good network management plan safeguards this blueprint, while also containing disaster planning measures against known security risks (e.g. hacks, internal theft, downtime, data loss).
From this, daily tasks, long-term targets, and routine network management actions are drawn up and divided amongst IT managers and technicians. Third party network management services can help support your internal resources and boost capacity.
A network management provider will:
Network management services can be implemented and run by technicians working on-site, remotely, or from a third-party company (e.g. TMB). A series of specialised apps allow network managers to monitor networks and remotely implement changes to improve performance and security standards. These usually take the form of a combined dashboard with visual representations of network performance (i.e. pie charts, line graphs).
Having active network management in place professionalises your business. As well as enhanced security and peace of mind, SMEs find managed networks easier to use, faster, and less prone to costly downtime and unexpected outages. To find out more about our tailored network management services, and the ways in which TMB can help support your business, please get in touch today.
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