Global networks: how to deal with growing complexity

Challenges of global network management for IT leaders

First, the process of global network management is complex, to say the least, and rarely static. In addition to optimizing performance and restructuring to stay competitive, the question arises of what to do when you take over a company through a merger or acquisition. That company may have a completely different infrastructure than the rest of your organization.

Or it may have classic networks based on MPLS, for example. That means you face the challenge of either dismantling the network (divestiture) or integrating it into your larger network. Using the global Internet as a backbone, the cloud, or SD-WAN/SASE is one way to make this easier, since they offer a new level of flexibility.

However, you still need to manage multiple (and ever more) Internet service providers with different languages, time zones, invoices/currencies, support processes, technologies and so on, which makes the entire process increasingly complicated. Add to this expansion into new regions and varying regulatory compliance requirements, plus a growing portfolio of Internet providers billing in different currencies or languages, and things quickly become complicated, time-consuming and resource-intensive.

These challenges can be broken down into the following areas:

• Who are your Internet providers?
• What special connectivity requirements exist at each site?
• Where is your company heading next?

To master these network challenges, technology leaders have two options:

• Manage Internet connectivity independently
• Work with SAVECALL to gain noticeable relief and expertise

Coordinating multiple Internet service providers on your own

The do-it-yourself approach for multiple ISPs

With a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach for a multinational company, you have to put in the effort yourself when managing your various Internet service providers. Here is what you need to do:

• Thoroughly research each of your ISPs: understand each of your Internet providers, whether they are reliable in the region or have a poor reputation.
• Understand your Internet provider’s networks: you need to know how the providers’ networks connect to national, regional and global Internet networks, and how this affects your cloud applications and WAN technology.
• Know what customer service looks like: it’s important to know the average response time. This is especially true in the event of a connection failure, which can disrupt critical business operations. A provider’s response time is directly linked to how quickly you can get your business running again.

You also need to deal with SLAs, billing, currency differences, different language barriers and so on.

Future-proof networks with SAVECALL

A modern network needs to be able to grow and evolve without technical hurdles. Just as modular architecture allows buildings to be flexibly extended, intelligent network frameworks ensure that your company remains scalable and future-proof at all times.

Definition & value: such a framework has proven itself when it

• handles sudden spikes in users,
• integrates new technologies smoothly,
• adapts at any time to your company’s growth.

Adapted to your requirements:

• Central point of contact for faults and support
• Management and communication with all Internet providers
• All agreements consolidated into one framework contract
• Support in selecting the best providers, worldwide

Your benefits at a glance:

• Less complexity, more efficiency
• Uniform standards for all locations
• Future-proofing through flexible architecture
• Global connections from a single source, as shown by our approach to global connectivity