The Importance of Redundant Internet Connections for your Business Computer Network

Your business computer network can benefit from redundant Internet connections. In today’s interconnected world, businesses heavily rely on the Internet for their daily operations. A disruption in connectivity can result in significant downtime, loss of productivity, and potential revenue loss. Redundant Internet connections have emerged as a crucial solution to mitigate these risks. This article explores the importance of redundant internet connections and highlights how SkyViewTek (SVT) can assist businesses in achieving reliable and resilient connectivity.

Below are some common questions about redundant internet connections.

Redundancy involves the implementation of multiple connections to the internet from different service providers, technologies, or mediums. All of these serve your business computer network.

Redundancy minimizes the impact of a single point of failure, such as a service outage or physical damage, by providing alternative paths for Internet connectivity.

Different types of redundant connections include diverse physical paths, multiple ISPs (Internet Service Providers), and technologies like wired and wireless connections. Depending on your business size, that could mean one fiber connection from Verizon, for instance, and one from Comcast. Or one physical connection from one or more of the above-mentioned providers, and a failover line using 4G/5G.

1. Improved Reliability: Redundancy ensures continuous access to the Internet, which reduces the risk of downtime caused by single connection failures. This is particularly important if your client’s data, documents, or the software that you use daily to generate income, is in the cloud.
2. Enhanced Performance: Multiple connections allow for load balancing and bandwidth aggregation, optimizing network performance and user experience. This means that instead of having one Comcast line to the Internet, we can combine, for instance, Comcast and FIOS to give you a larger pipe to Internet.
3. Business Continuity: Redundant connections enable seamless operations during outages or disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted access to cloud services, applications, and communication tools. By having one connection being a coax connection and the second one being a 4G/5G one, you are not dependent on the primary coax cable outside your office getting hit by a truck.
4. Scalability and Flexibility: Redundancy facilitates easy scalability as businesses can add or remove connections based on evolving needs. 

SVT technicians possess specialized knowledge and experience in designing, implementing, and managing redundant network infrastructures. We design network infrastructures for clients from single, 15-user locations, to international, multi-office/multi-time zone enterprises.

We begin by conducting thorough assessments of existing network infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate redundancy solutions, based on a companies need and budget.

SVT assists businesses in selecting reliable internet service providers and negotiating service level agreements (SLAs) for redundancy. We will get quotes from different providers in your area and help identify the best one for your company.

Once selected, SVT will handle the technical aspects of deploying redundant connections, ensuring seamless integration with existing network infrastructure. We make sure the providers deliver what was promised, on time and on budget.

Once installed and configured, we monitor network performance, detect issues, and provide timely support, minimizing the impact of any disruptions.

Finally, SVT can collaborate with businesses to develop comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, ensuring data backup, redundancy, and rapid failover solutions.

In today’s digital landscape, redundant Internet connections have become essential for businesses seeking reliable, high-performance, and resilient connectivity. Partnering with SkyViewTek brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and support to help organizations implement and maintain redundant connections, ensuring business continuity, mitigating risks, and maximizing productivity. Get in touch at 610-590-5006