Managed WAN

As businesses expand at increasingly rapid rates with operations spreading across the country, the need to stay connected at all times is stronger than ever. Only with the help of comprehensive managed network solutions can your organisation hope to foster collaboration and boost efficiencies.

In light of this, more and more organisations are recognising the value of quality managed WAN services. With the geographical scope of many businesses constantly growing, managed WAN solutions from a provider such as Turnstone are invaluable in keeping employees connected.

As with any IT investment, it makes sense to partner with a company that offers industry-leading solutions backed by reliable service. So what makes Turnstone's WAN offerings a particularly attractive option for SMEs?

Turnstone proudly maintains and operates a dedicated business-only IP network that spans the breadth of New Zealand. Our powerful unified network acts as the perfect infrastructure on which businesses can deploy their voice, data and video communications in a fully integrated manner.

The end result is the ability to enjoy all the benefits of a cutting-edge unified network, minus many of the costs involved in independently setting up and maintaining dedicated networks. Your business and its staff have the freedom to operate across the country, confident in the knowledge they have a solid managed WAN network to keep them connected.

In addition, Turnstone uses the latest Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology to build the networks that host your business's range of data communications. The cost efficiencies of this technology are well-documented. In fact, Turnstone customers can save up to 40 per cent of telecommunications costs by investing in this integrated solution rather than operating multiple, disparate networks.

In its simplest terms, MPLS is a protocol that facilitates the fast and seamless flow of data through even the densest of networks. MPLS was first developed in the 1990s to streamline processes and save time for those having to work with IP routers.

But what are the exact benefits of working with MPLS?

The most obvious advantage is the unmatched speed of the technology. With its use of labels, packets of information can be dispatched to the right place at the right time in an incredibly efficient manner.

MPLS also adds an extra level of security to managed networks. Networks can be monitored around the clock to identify inconsistencies or breaches, and data backup and recovery is simple with MPLS.

Lastly, MPLS is an entirely future-proof technology, with uptake only set to increase further. Networks using the technology are flexible and scalable too, meaning expanding it to align with your business's growth is hassle-free.

It is easy to see then why Turnstone opts to use MPLS technology to deliver its portfolio of managed WAN services to its clients.

Why your organisation needs managed WAN

For any business that relies on a reliable, integrated network of data, video and voice communications, making the most of managed WAN services is a necessity. In this age where operational and cost efficiencies are at a premium, the benefits of outsourced and managed WAN services are simply too great to ignore.

The greatest advantage of investing in managed WAN is that it takes the responsibility of maintaining your organisation's communications network out of your hands. Turnstone provides a fully end-to-end solution, taking care of every step, beginning with initial installation and on to ongoing maintenance and servicing. We constantly monitor your network to ensure it is running optimally and quickly address any issues that may crop up.

This leads to substantial gains in operational efficiency and productivity - you can simply leave the intricacies of your network to the professionals, who take the stress and hassle out of IT management. As a result, you can direct your focus to where it really matters - such as the business itself and its growth and development.

Using Turnstone's managed WAN services is also incredibly cost-efficient as they are presented in an all-in-one bundle - meaning you only have a single consolidated bill to deal with. We integrate your voice, video and data networks on our IP network to streamline your costs as much as possible.

Turnstone also offers the ultimate flexibility with its managed WAN. Our solution can be tailored according to the specific needs of your organisation to ensure you are paying only for what you absolutely need. For example, you have the choice of connecting to our core network through a variety of options, from fibre, wireless and mobile to copper-based alternatives such as ADSL and VDSL.

Clients can even use their own edge routers and switches, or allow Turnstone to match them with the specific products that best suits their needs. You have the ability to mix and match products and services to generate the ultimate solution for your business.