Network Services

The IP network is at the core of modern business applications. Because most of today’s communications networks are all based on the Internet Protocol, the IP network is now the foundation to ensure solid communications throughout an enterprise of any size. Datamart was founded over 30 years ago as a data communications company, leading the way in building multi-purpose communication networks, so this has always been our focal point. Whether it’s time to update your Local Area Network to add video communication functionality, or move from a VPN based Wide Area Network (WAN) to a more reliable and robust MPLS WAN, Datamart has the solution. Before implementing any IP based communications solution, Datamart will evaluate your network to make sure it is ready.


Local Area Network (LAN)

Consisting of both wired and wireless connectivity, the LAN is the backbone on which all computers, servers and other IP devices rest. First let’s start with your wired LAN. The wired LAN required for Ethernet connectivity is the foundation for your business communications. We sell and support switches and routers from top manufacturers including Adtran, Vanguard, Cisco, Netgear and HP ProCurve.


When your LAN is installed, you can add effective IP communications tools, starting with IP telephony solutions from ShoreTel. By leveraging your existing LAN infrastructure with the addition of an IP phone system from ShoreTel, you will see productivity gains as users employ call manager software and Outlook integration. Video conferencing solutions from LifeSize, which can connect conference rooms with stunning picture quality, will also reside on your LAN. It all starts with a robust, highly available core LAN infrastructure designed and deployed by the experts at Datamart.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

In the case of organizations with multiple locations, WAN topology becomes particularly important as it defines the interconnectivity between facilities. Particular factors that need to be examined include:


Bandwidth & Performance Requirements – An examination of the utilization of the current network, based upon number of users, voice & data traffic, etc., compared with forecast growth to determine the scope of a new system over the existing network.


QoS Capability – “Quality of Service” is a new requirement that accompanies most new telecommunications systems, particularly those that utilize data networks to carry voice traffic. QoS consists of a set of policies and parameters that prioritize voice traffic to ensure that high quality is maintained. With QoS configured properly the addition of voice traffic over a network does not impact data traffic.


Circuit Design, Configuration & Availability – To ensure that the new system is procured in the proper configuration, and that it will function optimally, it is crucial that the existing infrastructure be examined. This should include:


  • Network/system flowcharts
  • Equipment lists specifying hardware and software model numbers, revisions, etc.
  • Phone number catalog, including type (e.g. T1, POTS lines, etc.)
  • Network IP numbering schemes, including all assigned addresses and subnets.
  • Circuit types, numbers, capacities, configurations, etc. (e.g. T1, Frame Relay, MPLS, ATM, Fiber, etc.)
  • Are adequate services available to support expansion and/or new facilities?

Datamart will help you evaluate your WAN readiness to ensure success.