IT 212 Milestone Two IT-212-X2249 Intro to Computer Networks 23EW2 1
This advertising firm has offices in Albany, New York, and Springfield, Massachusetts. The company decided to expand in Fayetteville, North Carolina because there were more chances to enter new markets. This office will be home to 50 employees, including the new executive vice president of sales and marketing. I've been tasked to research the new Fayetteville, NC office setup project and deliver a report to the team with key considerations and recommendations for the network infrastructure setup. Before this building can operate properly, we must consider a good and relevant Internet Service Provider (ISP). After doing some research about the Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area, I found many ISPs, but I will only recommend two ISPs Spectrum and Brightspeed. Spectrum uses a cable type as a connection and offers unlimited data means that there is no limit on the amount of data transferred. With the cable connection, Spectrum offers 300Mbps which costs $49.99/month for 12 mos when bundled* ($64.99/mos for 12 mos for internet only) the ideal speed for video conferencing, streaming, and point-of-sale systems at businesses with fewer than 5 employees. The 600Mbps speed for $99.99/month for 12 mos when bundled* ($149.99/mos for 12 mos for internet only) is the right speed for running e- commerce and cloud-based applications for businesses with 20 employees or less. The 1Gbps for $149.99/month speed for 12 mos when bundled* is the right speed for multiple simultaneous users and devices, data backups, and large file transfers for businesses with more than 20 employees (Communications, n.d.). Spectrum is reliable when it comes to security because of all internet speeds, they include a free F-Secure Desktop Security that is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and provides automatic detection and protection against viruses, spyware, malware, hacker intrusions, and more. They also offer 24/7 Real-Time Protection against major cyber threats (Communications, n.d.). Spectrum offers Advanced Wi-Fi features 2
with extra charge. This allows the company to manage and secure the devices connected to the network while maximizing the internet performance. On the other hand, brightspeed offers different speeds. First, they have 1Mbps - 10Mbps which is good for businesses with 1-20 employees and ideal for light web browsing, as well as downloading presentations and data files. The 10Mbps-100Mbps is good for businesses with 20-50 employees and ideal for businesses that require point-of-sale, video applications, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Their last speed is 100Mbps - 1Gbps, which is good for businesses with 50-100 employees and ideal for sending and receiving large files, online collaboration, video conferencing, or streaming ("Broadband," n.d.). Brightspace is a reliable, advanced fiber-optic network that offers a high-quality, high-speed dedicated broadband service. They have 24/7 customer support from Brightspeed engineers and technicians. Upon careful consideration, I recommend Spectrum as the Internet Service Provider for this office due to its reputation, reliability, and great network security which helps the business when it comes to cyber threats. When it