It does not matter what type of business you manage—whether it’s large or small, multi-location or a single storefront—it is likely your operations depend on having a fast and reliable cabling network. As a network cabling organization that has been serving the Charlotte, North Carolina area and beyond for over 20 years, it is our intent to discuss with you today why it is imperative that your company avoid the temptation to install low-cost cabling. Trust us when we say, you get what you pay for.
The Problem with Trying to Save a Buck
There are myriad reasons why you should not try to low ball or cut costs related to your network cabling installation. Here are a few of the top ones to consider:
· Get ready for your business operations to slow down…considerably. First and foremost, your network cabling is to your business what your arteries are to your body. Ultimately, your cables enable the flow of information through your network, and low-cost cabling is the equivalent of having clogged arteries. We have discovered, that when we work with a company who has tried to save money by installing cheap cabling, they pay the price in productivity. Their networks end up moving so sluggishly that it takes forever to get simple tasks done, which is no good for profitability in the short or long-term.
· Don’t get us started about downtime. No, just kidding—let’s talk about the correlation between cheap cabling and downtime so the message is driven home. If you are worried about your productivity being impacted by slow and inefficient network cabling, then you are likely to blow a gasket when you realize that your network’s uptime is also going to suffer if you take the cheap way out. Cheap cables are less reliable and if you go the budget route you can expect to spend plenty of time trying to get your network back up after if crashes…which again, makes your productivity and profitability take a nosedive. Avoid it by installing high-quality cabling at your office.
· And consider who you partner with. On that same token, know that while you might be looking to cut costs, realize that any company that outwardly promotes and sells low-cost cabling is also likely not to hesitate to cut corners elsewhere. This means you are likely to spend more remedying issues with your network in the long run. Any reputable company will not use budget cables—and you can easily separate the amateurs from true industry pros simply by learning about what are considered quality cables…and what is not. The true experts are not going to steer you wrong because their business’s long-term viability and reputation depend on you being a happy customer.
Here at Connectivity, we have been in charge of building and ensuring high-quality cabling operations for businesses of varied kinds and sizes. No matter if you need a network built from the ground up or are simply looking to transform your existing network, our team can help.
Reach out to Connectivity for more information. We welcome the opportunity to partner with you in realizing best-in-class operations through network cabling that is quality, high performing, and built to last.