Security is generally regarded as a cost, rather than a revenue generator. The return on investment is not readily apparent and is often difficult to quantify which generally causes a problem when it comes to budget allocation. It is often necessary to look at the bigger picture for example, remote authentication enables employees to secu ...
Are you under pressure to produce professional strategy policies? Do you need a business continuity plan that will re-assure your insurers? Do you need an IT use policy for staff but are wary of the legal implications? RHM can help Fully experienced in developing strategic plans and procedures for many customers RHM can, from consultation ...
Converged solutions are changing the entire communications infrastructure. The convergence between telecommunications and IT has made it possible for both voice and data traffic to be carried through the same cable networks. VoIP uses IP Protocol to transmit voice packets over the Internet. In other words, VoIP can send voice, fax and oth ...
Mobility is no longer a barrier to productivity and efficiency but now provides a true competitive advantage. Accessing real-time data whilst at a customer site, whilst travelling or whilst working outside of normal office hours now allows a more flexible and efficient approach to business processes. Wireless networking technology, fuelle ...
Traditionally organisations were required to invest in dedicated remote access servers in order to manage access for staff working away from the office. However dedicated dial-up or fixed-line connections made this an expensive and inflexible solution. A virtual private network (VPN) is a more flexible, and often cheaper, alternative. A V ...
Over the past decade voice and data cabling requirements have merged and today, cabling infrastructures are able to support voice, data and video applications on a single cable type. The cable media used within the infrastructure reflects the network topology, protocol and size. Understanding the characteristics of different cable media a ...
The network infrastructure is no different to any other element of the organisation, in that it requires continual care and attention. This is made even more prevalent with the ever evolving nature of technology, the necessity for hardware and software upgrades and natural growth requirements of the business. Analysis of the current infra ...
Without effective planning a project is in danger of facing inadequate resources, activities, quality, timescales and budgets. In addition, the absence of a management structure can compromise communication links and those working within the project may offer conflicting ideas as to the organisation, delivery and objectives of the project ...
Outsourcing is essentially a scaleable means of extending the IT department to meet ever changing technology needs. Whilst technology is moving at such an alarming rate it is often difficult to stay ahead of the game both in terms of equipment and staff. Staff training and development is time consuming and costly and once trained, [&helli ...
Network Installation & Support
A failure in your network can cost your business money and possibly compromise your reputation and the confidence held with your customers and staff. Hardware and software failure is just one area for consideration when looking at the level of support and back-up that your infrastructure requires. Other areas for consideration are: theft, ...
Network Analysis & Troubleshooting
With the advent of converged voice and data technologies and the ever-increasing reliance placed on network services, network downtime has become even more costly. To maintain a flexible communications infrastructure it is important to fully understand the current network environment and develop a plan for future requirements. One of the ...
Keeping up with ever-changing technology is hard enough. Choosing the best way forward for your business can be a real headache whether you are planning a new network or enhancing your established infrastructure. Then there’s the added pressure to ‘do more with less.’ RHM’s consultants are able to assist with the a ...