Network management is crucial for the proper support and maintenance of network infrastructure. When it comes to managing a large-scale or highly complex network, you’ll need a powerful network management system that will meet your business needs.

In this presentation, we’ll look at what makes a network management system effective, and the business benefits of a quality Network Management System.

A good Network Management System should allow C-Level executives to give IT providers direct access to any data they need to do their job effectively.

This negates the need to travel to different locations to see the status of a device and allows staff members to enter or retrieve data using their own computers, while giving network managers access control.

It saves time

A good Network Management System makes it possible for executives to cut down on hiring expenditures.

Only one system administrator is required at a centralized location to monitor and manage the entire network.

This will result in more expendable cash that can be used for training, research and development, and additional inventory.

It’s cost-effective

A Network Management System can manage and monitor every facet of your network environment.

Network Management Systems detect and resolve problems before they become common knowledge

This results in minimal hindrance to productivity and loss of data, and gives staff more time to focus on more important tasks.

It increases productivity

Minimizing downtime is one of the most significant benefits of a Network Management System.

Downtime can result in loss of revenue and productivity.

A Network Management System proactively detects and resolves issues, so you can carry on with business as usual.

It prevents business disruption

A good Network Management System helps staff members deliver on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and document their performance with reports.

Network performance monitoring provides you with real-time statistics and gives you visibility into every aspect of your network.

Some Network Management Systems have the capability to pull performance metrics and KPIs, and present them as easy-to-read, customisable graphical representations.

It documents performance

In today’s cyber-security climate, companies should take extra precautions when it comes to protecting their data.

A good Network Management System includes protection against viruses, hacking, and other internal or external threats.

Organizations should also be mindful of regulatory requirements. A secure network will help organizations maintain compliance.

It minimizes security risks

IRIS Network Systems provides effective Network Management Software that offers all of the above and more.

With 20 years’ experience in the Southern African IT and ISP markets, we understand the need for a balanced Network Management System that delivers all the features it should, without undermining the performance of your network.

To find out more about IRIS’ products, including our Network Management

Software and Network Security services, please visit us or download our free

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