Due to the ever-evolving world of technology and the nebulous nature of the Internet, your business may be due for a bandwidth update. This is true even if you just signed up for your current connection a few years or months ago. Your current business Internet was probably perfectly sufficient when it was first set up, but technology is changing quickly. Below, learn about some of the most common bandwidth challenges for businesses to see why your connection may need to be evaluated.

3 Common Commercial Bandwidth Challenges

1. Too Many Internet-Enabled Devices

In addition to all of the work-related software that is run over your business’s Internet, you have to take into consideration that the majority of your employees are probably using the company Wi-Fi while they’re at work. These days, most people have at least two or three Internet-enabled devices they use regularly. Your staff probably brings laptops, tablets, and smartphones from home and connects them to the company Internet for the entirety of their shifts. This large number of devices doesn’t even cover the printers, copiers, fax machines, point of sale systems, credit card terminals, and desktop computers that are already running through your Wi-Fi.

2. Increased Cloud-Based Software 

The current trend for productivity software is to base it in the cloud, meaning that each one of your employees needs to be on the Internet at all times to complete most of their work. If you think about the different programs that are run over your business Internet these days, you may be surprised how many there are. From programs as simple as an email to those as complex as customer relations management, e-commerce payment processing, teleconferencing, VoIP phones, and creative suite software, the chances are that most of your commercial software is run completely online. If you do not have enough storage on your cloud or it was to fail due to poor internet connectivity, you could lose many important documents, client information, and financial paper trails. 

3. Outdated Office Infrastructure

The biggest challenge of the Internet for businesses in the modern age is that the infrastructure itself becomes outdated in the blink of an eye. The cable or DSL you had installed a few years ago probably won’t provide you with the speed and bandwidth you need now. Whether you need a complete overhaul or a small increase in Internet speed will depend on your company’s specific situation. A professional business Internet company can help you test your connections and determine what the best course of action is for your staff.

Have your company’s bandwidth tested and improved by the business Internet experts at South Florida VoIP in Pembroke Pines, FL. These technicians have more than 20 years of experience managing telecommunications services for many companies in the area, including in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. They will help you choose a provider as well as manage the service throughout the lifetime of your contract. You will also have the benefit of having an expert technician on-call from the point of installation onward. Learn more about the service online or set up a consultation by calling (954) 786-8647.