Network connectivity devices do exactly what the name implies: They connect two or more segments of cable. Complex connectivity devices can serve two seemingly opposite purposes: They are used to divide large networks into smaller parts (called subnets or segments, depending on the device type), and they are used to combine small networks into a larger network called an internetwork or internet.
An advanced IT network communications infrastructure is a vital part of any modern business, allowing an organization to effectively communicate both internally and externally. Having the right infrastructure in place for business connectivity should be seen as a non-negotiable for any company, due to the number of different environments and systems it supports.
Business demands and connectivity infrastructures are not the same today as they were a decade ago. Not only has the way that companies do business changed but so has the way they utilise connectivity to do it. Nowadays, connectivity and network infrastructure are a vital part of everything an oganisation does, making it a fundamental element required for a company to operate.
With organisations shifting from the traditional 9-5 operating hours; customers now expect to have their needs met 24/7. Of course, it would be unrealistic to expect someone to be in the office at all times, but meeting this level of expectation requires a network infrastructure to support it. This becomes particularly important for SaaP (Service as a Product) businesses as their customers expect their systems to be accessible at all times.