Info-Tech recently spoke to 20 clients about their LAN refreshes. One of the significant discoveries was that companies rarely refresh the LAN infrastructure on a regular cycle. Unlike PCs or servers that are more likely to be refreshed on a 3-4 year cycle, LAN infrastructure is most often upgraded as a result of one or more business or technology drivers. Understanding when it is appropriate to pull the trigger on a LAN refresh can extend the life of the existing infrastructure, saving the company time and money.
#5 – Mandate from Head Office or Government
As companies increasingly centralize IT functions, it is becoming more common for head office to mandate corporate standards for IT infrastructure at regional and branch offices. If the company is moving toward a centrally managed corporate network, it is likely that it will be necessary to implement a common platform across all locations. The common platform will be easier to administer and manage than a mish-mash of LAN platforms.
