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CLOUD-MANAGED NETWORKING :

10 MUST-ASK QUESTIONS

1 . Does the solution reduce unplanned downtimes and expedite troubleshooting with precision by leveraging proactive monitoring and management powered by artificial intelligence ( AI ) and machine learning ( ML )?
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Why is this important ?
While IT budgets and resources are shrinking , end users are demanding a superior experience
Download whitepaper here and business stakeholders are demanding higher SLAs . In a nutshell , IT has become more critical yet also more complex . In that context , IT must be provided with comprehensive network visibility and in-depth guidance on what issues to investigate first – and how to fix those in order to avoid any potential disruption . Solutions leveraging AI and ML ensure that incidents don ’ t become service affecting
2 . Does the solution offer adequate Wi-Fi capacity and coverage – that you have tested – to ensure client density and application requirements are met ?
Why is this important ?
While IT is functioning under resource constraints , end users are demanding superior experience . To add fuel to fire , today ’ s enterprises are experiencing challenging RF ( radio frequency ) conditions contributed by high signal loss due to a variety of building materials and designs , high interference due to a variety of device types , and high client density . Because of this trifecta , it is essential to ensure your Wi-Fi APs offer you that much-needed user density and throughput whereas your switches offer you complementary multi-gigabit capacity to be able to function in lockstep with your high-performing APs , in real-world conditions , all while remaining within your budget constraints . p
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