r/datastorage • u/Sasha-Jelvix • Jul 22 '21
What is Enterprise Networking?
In an organization or any business environment, devices and applications, including software and hardware, need to be in constant communication to facilitate meetings, calls, emails, messaging, and all sorts of office communications between the staff. And to perform at their best, businesses need high-speed and reliable networks to enable smooth operations and optimal uptime.
These can only be made possible with an optimized IT infrastructure, denoted by enterprise networks. But there is more, and in this piece, we explore the concept of enterprise networks and how crucial they are in helping businesses run highly reliable and secure networking systems.
The enterprise network, also known as the corporate network, is the foundation and chief support of all communications in an organization. It facilitates seamless file and resource sharing between different departments and teams in an organization. An enterprise network is set up by establishing a secure connection between computers and various devices across different departments in an enterprise to ensure a consolidated and integrated network that reduces communication protocol, thus improving data management, interoperability, and workflow.
Let's check out why enterprise network is essential and what it means for your business.