Internet Connectivity in 2022: Challenges to Consider

Network demands continue to evolve as organizations delve deeper and deeper into big data and require a greater need for high-functioning internet connectivity. Keeping with the status quo is no longer an option for companies struggling to stay competitive. With 2022 just around the corner, what technologies should be considered for staying on top of your game?

For organizations that have spent a large amount on multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) for their internet connectivity needs, an alternative is gaining traction. Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), which combines multiple broadband internet connections, is bringing high quality and improved connectivity to the forefront.

And while there is no doubt that broadband via SD-WAN is easier to implement than MPLS, industry-approved ordering standards have yet to be established. For some organizations, the lack of standards is causing some complications leading to errors. Fortunately, automation tools are helping to ease the ordering and workflow issues.

Outdated Systems

The demands placed on internet connectivity have outpaced some technologies, including back office systems, which are by and large outdated today. Business support systems and operations support systems (BSS/OSS) simply weren’t engineered to meet the network demands being experienced today. The result includes everything from slow and lackluster performance to extreme bottlenecks.

Some industry experts predict that in 2022, hyper automation will solve some of the more prevalent BSS/OSS issues. Independent software providers are popping up with great frequency, offering innovative solutions that range from real-time charging and cloud-based assurance to artificial-intelligence-based solutions that assist in the ever-expanding network data needs.

Edge Computing Growth

Another internet connectivity issue that is getting plenty of attention is in regard to edge computing. The main benefit of edge computing is that it is placing analytics, storage, and compute in a closer, more manageable position. Through the reliance of a mesh network made up of small data centers, edge computing has the power to process data and react to it on a more localized level. The benefit of this is that delays become minimized. Additionally, the costs associated with sending data are reduced.

Working With a Trusted Professional

Staying on top of the various technologies involved in keeping your internet connectivity at productive levels can be difficult, if not completely overwhelming. You want your organization to evolve and grow, but given the rate that technology evolves, the process might be too much for you and your IT team to manage alone. Bringing in a trusted professional can be the difference between becoming stagnant and staying competitive.

When you partner with OneConnect, you get the benefit of our knowledge and expertise that we’ve developed over years of providing guidance to many, many clients. Our process involves listening to your needs, conducting a comprehensive audit where we evaluate various solutions that will fit your unique needs, discussing recommendations, and assisting in implementing the technologies that will propel you forward.

Contact us, and let’s discuss your challenges and how we can help you overcome them.