Do you know the USPs of Voice over IP, Take a Look!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by NITadmin

A technological advancement, Voice over IP (VoIP) provides accessibility to voice-based communication in any location around the world. Conventionally, making a phone call to a person across the continent would show you a phone bill that could make your eyes-wide-shut. After the emergence of VoIP, it brought substantial improvements and advantages in using voice-based communication for personal or business purposes.

So, what is in it for me?

Saves Money – In place of making international phone calls using a PSTN line, VoIP saves around 40% on local calls and 90% on international calls.

Multiple Callers – One of the unique benefits of VoIP, multiple callers can communicate at the same time as compared to the typical two-way talk on a phone line.

Convenient to Use: In VoIP communication system, you would just need an internet connection, communicating device like a headphone and a software application like Skype and Net2Phone.

Additional Features: It includes Call Management, Caller ID, Voicemail, Contact List, Online Chat, Extra-Virtual Numbers, Call Recording, Video Interface and many more.

Advance Options: It includes transferring text, images, files and video, Fax over IP, e-commerce and customer service applications.

Excel with Structured Network Infrastructure

Posted on June 20, 2012 by NITadmin

Network infrastructure is one of the most complicated challenges faced by everyone today; however, one doesn’t need to worry about the installation and integrated support for voice, data and security because of the advancements being offered by NIT Infrastructure. Having understood the real challenge, it was wise to move towards IP- based networks, making it easy for the organisations to deal with the networks by making use of standardized layouts, standard connection interface, dealing with multi vendors, open architectures and uniform design.

Structured network infrastructure offered by us has numerous benefits out of which the most important are reduced labor cost and lesser material. We help you get in contact with the latest technology with much ease and least risk involved. Making use of fiber optic cabling, coax and twisted pair makes us competent to perform the best in the industry. Our sole belief is in the concept of “Hire Once to Wire Once” to stand out of the rest.

Unplugging the Humble Wire Connectors

Posted on May 24, 2012 by NITadmin

Those working in providing the network infrastructure services to the organizations cannot refute the importance of cable connectors. Many don’t know that these humble connectors are the backbone of any digital systems. These cables provide an unbroken path of communication in any network and aids in the smooth functioning of the operations.
Connectors are of different types depending upon their make but their basic construction remains the same with a portioning with wire connector at one end and for outlet at another end. Cable connectors are basically of three types and their working depends upon the various ways in which signals are transmitted.
The first type is that of coaxial wires that are connected to circuit boards. These connectors function with the help of protective shielding and organized environment. BNC or Bayonet Neill-Concelman is the most famous types of coaxial connectors that are available in the market today. The second type of connector is a connector that finds its uses in various multiple circuit board functions and is termed as ribbon connector. The third type of connector is useful in printed circuit boards and is known as wire harness connectors.
The biggest advantage of cable connectors is its ease of usage and the least amount of maintenance it requires to provide an unhindered network support.

Structured Cabling – Optimize Your Business Connectivity without Getting a Tangle

Posted on May 14, 2012 by NITadmin

Structured cabling is the glue that links connects everything together data and voice to network and multimedia services like ADSL, LAN, WAN and ISDN.

From voice to video technology and from IP security systems to LANs, your network entails that one driving force that keeps it advanced and connected from top to the base. For enterprises in almost all industries, structured cabling systems are the required ‘driving force.’ Structured network cabling is designed to render business firms with a reliable and robust networking infrastructure. Different forms of structured cabling include 10GB, Cat6, Cat 6a, Cat5 and Cat5e Fibre Optic Cabling.

These cables should be handled and installed by professionals to be effective, as they are extremely sensitive and intricate. Appropriately used, network cabling facilitates for data transfer all across the world. A reliable structured cabling installation company provides your business a unified infrastructure that supports all your data and voice communication requirements, both now and as they crop up in the future.

A professional cabling installation company can handle data and voice in any format including computer applications so; you can plug in the appropriate adapter and get started.

Business Advantages of Structured Network Cabling:

Greater Flexibility:

Relish one-unified system that converge data and voice in all formats, facilitating people to access applications and hardware they entail.

Easy, low-cost alterations and moves:

Its plug and go ease of use allows one-employee or entire departments to move desks and return to their respective work immediately.

Strategic Asset:

A well-installed structured cabling system is undeniably, a business asset and adds to the value of any business premises.

Reduced Costs:

Structured network cabling dispenses with the requirement for multiple systems, allowing you to save on escalating IT infrastructure and maintenance expenses.

The Wonders of Optic Fibers

Posted on May 4, 2012 by NITadmin

Gone are the days when communications were at the mercy of snail paced VSAT technology or cables. The world today has braced a faster and more effective way for communication – Fiber optics. With most information systems demanding better and quicker technology, fiber optics is the preferred choice of data transfer. Have you ever thought what makes fiber optics an important ingredient of communication in most parts of the world? Let us quickly run you through its various benefits.

Those looking to cut down on cost of their communication strategy can consider optical fiber, which are lower than coaxial and twisted channels.
They do not get affected by environmental factors like temperature and humidity in comparison to copper wires.
They offer digital technology where communication is in the form of signals as opposite to analog form of transmission. These involve light signals they are faster compared to electrical signals.
They have a greater capacity of data carriage in contrast to the other forms of cables for data transmission.
Finally, they use lesser power as they involve electrical signals and have lesser weight that can easily help to save space in congested places.

Optical fibers are the new wonders in the modern communication technology, making data transfer faster and increasing productivity for organizations round the globe.

Have you thought about IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by NITadmin

Have you ever given it a thought that a mere IT solution or appliance can be inadequate for the security needs of your network? It may sound intimidating but in this world full of threats and uncertainties, business process priorities should be given a greater eminence in comparison to technology. An effective IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) should be employed by organizations without solely relying on the various appliances.

IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) involve the amalgamation of two different concepts. Any business looking for these solutions should first understand these concepts. In simple words the underlying concept of business continuity means that, a business should have important processes running at their normal capacities in an event of the failure of its infrastructure. The concept of disaster recovery on the other hand involves situations in which the critical infrastructure of a business is affected. This can happen in cases that involve emergencies and natural disasters. Hence, data protection and recovery are vital in such cases for the working of the business.

Every business should understand the importance of employing an effective IT effective IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR). This lies primarily on the different business processes that make use of the infrastructure for the normal functioning.

Structured Cabling – a Pragmatic Solution for keeping things Aligned over Tingled Wires

Posted on April 10, 2012 by NITadmin

Those who are in continuous dealing with Information Technology equipments such as BPOs, I.T companies, and other business with the needs of computer networking, are well informed about this structured cabling concept. This cabling installation concept is designed in order to bless the networked entities with a reliable, invulnerable, impeccable and feasible networking structure. This design depends on the size and needs of entity and it varies with the duo. There are plenty of companies offering their services for such installation, but one cannot bank upon every Tom, Dick and Harry.

Irrefutably choosing a right company for the job is real challenge, but keeping the below mentioned points can save you from a bizarre:

Before you choose any such services providing company, you need to sure yourself about your needs. Once you are sure about your requirements pertaining to this special cabling, only then you can decide the level of company you are need for the purpose. This decision must be arrived after accurate assessing because imagining the risk that one may have to bear for a wrong decision is, very hard. While choosing a company for the task, do check that whether the business to which you are going to hand over your reputation, is worth of that? One can always ask the company about its previous or current satisfied customers. Do not hesitate for asking the company about a presale visit, as this will give you a better picture of company’s claims about the task.
The quotation received should not be only a piece of paper and it must contain the all required information relating to process description, estimated time for the task, cost (inclusive of everything), the warranty or guarantee documentations about the work to be done and standards. This quotation must say something about after installation services that may be persist in the subsystems or around structured cabling infrastructure.

Therefore, finding a right company is a must, because you cannot allow yourself running around the service providers in case of any sudden discrepancy within in the structure cabling design.

The Basic Idea of Network Infrastructure

Posted on April 2, 2012 by NITadmin

The term Network is common for any one today and people are generally heard saying things as network is down today, our work suffered a lot due to poor network, etc.

However, what does the term network mean? A network is an interconnection of two or more computers to share data and information, but like two snowflakes, no two networks are identical. In modern organizations of today, networks in which computers can communicate and share information in a rapid and error free way are the lifeline of the organizations because of the need of processing large amount of data and information every day. So, it becomes important for them to avail the network installation services from the expert professionals.

There are companies that provide network installation services in a cost effective way specifically as per the needs of the client. In addition to providing the vital network security and support services, the network management companies also offer a wide range of business networking and hardware solutions. After having an in-depth knowledge of the factors like the number of computer systems and I/O devices presently in use, expansion plans of the client and the type of data and information that is transmitted, these companies plan and install a network that proves beneficial not only in the present scenario but in the future as well.

Important Guidelines for Labelling Network Diagrams

Posted on March 23, 2012 by NITadmin

Network Diagrams are an essential part of any organization’s infrastructure and are quite useful for network engineers and designers. A network diagram is the graphical representation of a network using various predefined styles of lines and pre identified symbols or icons for showing different networking devices.

One of the most important points that need to be considered while creating these drawings is to label them clearly and properly. Some guidelines to ensure that the task of labeling is carried out in a proper and efficient way are as under:

A detailed study of the floor plans by the network installation professionals is necessary to ensure that the number of ports have been calculated rightly.
Numbering system for labelling by network installation companies must be approved by the client so that there are no wrong and unwanted connections across the network.
Be sure to use large sized bold letters, placed suitably far apart, while numbering and labeling the drawings manually so that there is no difficulty in deciphering the labels later.
Any important notes or instructions should be written on the network drawing itself, so that there are no chances of them being misplaced or lost. Such notes on the drawing also ensure that the chances of errors are reduced by a significant margin.
Network drawings should be got crosschecked by experts for numbering and labels to minimize the chances of error.

Opting for Structured Cabling Installation, First know its Pros and Cons

Posted on March 16, 2012 by NITadmin

Networking is the lifeline of any company as it enables different departments to communicate effectively and keep a track of the productivity. Either without a good, structured cabling configuration, you could have a very limited network or you could have one that is not functional at all. Therefore, for all commercial organizations, structured cabling installation is vital to provide a strong and reliable networking infrastructure.

The term structured cabling system means that all of the cables and the components are installed in a logical way such that the cabling system is quite independent of the network that uses it, so that either can be updated or modified as per the future needs with minimum rework required. Some of the advantages of having a structured cabling offer following advantages:

Greater flexibility in moving a connection from one place to another
To perform any sort of addition or modification
Improves communication system
Consistency i.e. same cabling system for everything
Simplified troubleshooting so that the problems are easier to fix
Lesser chances of the entire system going down due to problems that can arise anytime
A structured cabling system provides a platform for the development of audio, video and data components of your system

Although a structured cabling system takes more efforts in its planning, it can cost a little more too. Yet, it will ultimately save more in the future. Since it is a long time investment on which the success of your business depends, therefore it must be done wisely, not miserably.