A step-by-step guide to implementing Enhanced Internet in your business
Implementing any connectivity solution into your network strategy requires care, precision and a tailored approach. When it comes to implementing Enhanced Internet into your network, you need expertise and experience to support with planning the implementation, installing and configuring the service, integrating it with your existing IT infrastructure, and monitoring performance.
This guide will walk you through the steps of Expereo’s process when implementing Enhanced Internet in your business.
Why implement Enhanced Internet?
Enhanced Internet provides numerous benefits for companies who prioritize cloud-first strategies, including:
- Smarter routing: AI-powered technology ensures your traffic always takes the most efficient path.
- Consistent application performance: Reduce latency, jitter, and packet loss for a better user experience.
- Proactive adjustments: Real-time performance monitoring enables swift corrections to maintain reliability.
- End-to-end visibility: With tools like expereoOne, you gain clear insights into your network’s health and performance.
- Scalable connectivity: Support your evolving business needs across diverse locations and use cases.
These advantages can lead to increased productivity, better customer experiences, and reliable application performance. Understanding these benefits is the first step towards successful implementation.
6 steps to implementing Enhanced Internet
Step 1: Assess your business needs
Before implementing Enhanced Internet, it’s essential to assess your business's specific needs. This assessment will guide you in selecting the right service provider and features for your operations.
Firstly, identify the key requirements, including:
- Bandwidth needs: Determine the required upload and download speeds based on your business activities. For instance, businesses that handle large files or use cloud-based applications may need higher bandwidth.
- Reliability and uptime: Evaluate the criticality of Internet uptime for your operations. Businesses that rely heavily on continuous online presence should prioritize providers and partners that offer high uptime guarantees.
- Scalability: Consider future growth and ensure the provider can scale the services as your business expands based on your required locations for sites and also the location of the clouds you need to be connected to.
Step 2: Conduct a network audit
A network audit will help you understand your current infrastructure and identify any potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement. This includes evaluating your current Internet speed, the number of connected devices, and the performance of critical applications.
Step 3: Planning the implementation
Proper planning is essential for a smooth transition to Enhanced Internet. When you partner with Expereo, we help you design, plan, and run your network strategy so it suits the unique needs of your business. When it comes to deploying Enhanced Internet, that means creating a custom implementation plan involving:
- Timeline: We develop a timeline that includes all steps of the implementation process, from initial setup to final testing.
- Resource allocation: We assign responsibilities to team members and ensure we have the necessary resources and expertise in place for the transition.
- Risk management: We will identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address any issues that may arise during implementation.
- Communicate with your team: We keep you and your team informed about the upcoming changes and provide training if necessary.
Step 4: Install and configure your Enhanced Internet solution
The installation and configuration phase is where the actual transition to Enhanced Internet takes place. This step involves physical installation, network configuration, and initial testing.
- Physical installation: Expereo installs the necessary Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for Enhanced Internet. We ensure that the installation is done according to the plan and that all hardware is properly set up.
- Network configuration: Configure your network to optimize the performance of Enhanced Internet. This includes setting up IP addresses, configuring firewalls, and ensuring that all devices are properly connected to the new network.
- Initial testing: Conduct initial testing to verify that the Enhanced Internet is working as expected. This includes checking Internet speeds, latency, and the performance of critical applications.
Step 5: Integrate Enhanced Internet with existing IT infrastructure
Integrating Enhanced Internet with your existing IT infrastructure is crucial to ensure seamless operation and maximize the benefits of the new service. This involves a compatibility check where we ensure all existing hardware and software are compatible with Enhanced Internet. This may involve updating firmware, software, or replacing outdated equipment.
Optimize network performance:
- Quality of Service (QoS): Implement QoS settings to prioritize critical applications and ensure they receive the necessary bandwidth.
- Load balancing: Use load balancing techniques to distribute network traffic evenly across multiple connections, enhancing performance and reliability.
Step 6: Monitor and optimize performance
Continuous monitoring and optimization are essential to maintain the performance and reliability of Enhanced Internet. When you work with Expereo, we provide you with:
- Monitoring tools: You gain access to expereoOne to track the performance of your Enhanced Internet. This intelligent Internet platform provides insights into bandwidth usage, network latency, and potential issues.
- Regular audits: We also conduct regular network audits to identify any performance bottlenecks or security vulnerabilities. Use the findings to make necessary adjustments and improvements.
Ready to enhance your network strategy?
Investing in Enhanced Internet is not just about upgrading your Internet service; it's about empowering your business with the tools and capabilities needed to thrive in a competitive digital landscape. Take the necessary steps today to implement Enhanced Internet and unlock its full potential for your business.
Get in touch with our expert team to learn more about how Expereo can help you design, build, and manage the right network performance solutions to enhance your cloud applications, drive better user experiences, and improve business outcomes.