Data Networking: A Competitive Edge

By interconnecting data devices, a network facilitates the exchange of information through a company, providing a means of fast communication and allowing personnel to access the information they require to perform their jobs with the maximum of efficiency. Networking improves efficiency and lowers costs and can provide special electronic features, e.g. electronic mail. However many companies fail to implement a system successfully because they do not plan its introduction carefully. Data networking is a strategic investment and needs consideration of suitability to the company requirements, cost, and whether to buy from one or several suppliers. The Gandalf Digital Communications network is used as an example.