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  • For more information about CDW-G's Converged Network solutions, click Read More to expand each section below.

    • What Is a Converged Network?
    A converged network consolidates multiple networks which are typically managed separately into a single network.

    The most common networks to consolidate are legacy voice, video and data networks. This single network becomes the foundation for transmitting all information and communication within your organization. It is an important first step that provides your organization the flexibility to support future network and communication enhancements.

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    What Options are Right for Me?
    Committing to a single network is the only option for those looking to reap the benefits of converged communications. However, a toll bypass system may be an alternative. Your CDW-G's telephony specialist can help you choose which one will work best for you:

    Single Network - True convergence eliminates multiple disparate networks in favor of a single network. Organizations benefit from this single network by reducing administrative as well as telephony costs. They also future-proof the network, allowing for increased flexibility to adapt to changing customer and organizational needs. In addition, organizations can add advanced applications to gain greater efficiency, productivity and cost reductions.

    Toll Bypass System - For those not able to fully converge their networks, but who want to take advantage of some telephony cost savings, implementing a toll bypass system may help. This system acts as a gateway that allows a legacy PBX network to interface with a legacy IP network. It will not allow an organization to actualize the administrative cost savings of a single network, nor the ability to layer on advanced applications. However, it does provide a way to migrate to a single network over time and obtain a better understanding of how the addition of voice traffic will affect the network.

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    How Will Converged Network Solutions Benefit Me?
    A converged network deployment can deliver multiple benefits to any organization, including:

    Reduce Costs - A single network means only one network to maintain and manage, thereby requiring only one team to do it. In addition, running your voice service over an IP network greatly reduces service charges and phone bills.

    Future-Proof Your Network - A single network offers the flexibility needed to adapt to the changing needs of customers as well as the organization. In addition, top vendors are developing a future generation of products to optimize the single network. By laying the groundwork now, your organization will be primed to implement this technology faster than the competition. This can provide you with an edge in customer service, a reduced cost structure and enhanced employee productivity.

    Increase Productivity - With one team to manage your network, other IT personnel can realign to work on more strategic organizational objectives.

    Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery - A single network can increase your business continuity and disaster recovery objectives. While only a single network admin team will be needed to manage your network, peripheral network admin teams can be cross-trained to ensure backup coverage.

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    How Can CDW-G Help Me Get Started?
    CDW-G has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to converged network solutions that has proven successful for organizations of all types:  [+] Read More
    CDW-G has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to Converged Network solutions that has proven successful for organizations of all types: 

    Step 1: Engage Your Account Manager
    Your CDW-G account manager and telephony specialist will work with you through phone or on-site consultation to assess your current and future environment, in order to recommend the right converged network solution.

    Step 2: Assess and Design
    We review your workflow processes, network abilities and communication needs. Based on this detailed study, your CDW-G telephony specialist will provide a best-in-class solution.

    Step 3: Implement
    CDW-G takes a comprehensive approach to implementation, installation and integration. Our in-house, enterprise-level configuration team can pre-configure, image, kit and tag each piece of equipment that ships to ease installation at the time of deployment. With over 600 CDW-G engineers and national-service team members, CDW-G has the unique ability to assist you through all phases of your converged network rollout, from design to deployment to installation and ongoing network support.

    Step 4: Manage
    CDW-G's commitment to your converged network solution continues long after your purchase. Certified technicians offer 24 x 7 telephone support for ongoing management and maintenance needs. You can always access online tech support through your My Account tab above. The My Account area also serves as a round-the-clock extension of your account manager: detailing your pricing, order status, account history and more.


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