Computers get more advanced with every year that passes
, there was a time when the most advanced thing that a computer could do was perform rudimentary mathematics when programmed to do so. Now thanks to the massive advancements that have been made with computer hardware and software you can now perform a number of tasks with just a simple click of a mouse button. This is mainly due to the intensive multi language programming languages that has been developed and the graphical user interface.
Of course with the increase in effectiveness of personal computers around the office has come the need for an infrastructure change. The main advantage that any modern day computers have over their archaic predecessors is the ease with which they can be networked together, just with a simple patch panel and few RJ45 cables you can quickly knock up a basic network.
Most companies these days utilise some form of patch panel to connect their computers between each other or between server machines. But what many of these individuals may not know is that they could be restricting the effectiveness of their network by having inappropriate or ineffective connections leading to their patch panels.
Obviously like everything in life, the network is only as strong as its weakest link. Data will only be passed from one machine to the other as quickly as is physically possible and what many people may not realise is that there are a number of different speeds that need to be taken into consideration when purchasing cabling and patch panels. Some old hardware may only work at 10Mb speeds, whereas the newer products may work at upwards of 1000Mb.
If your computer infrastructure is rather archaic then why don't you look into purchasing some new patch panels and cables in 2010 and look into how you can increase the productivity of your network and speed up the interface of network packets over the network between the various software packages. You will certainly notice a difference when running multiply network resource hungry applications.
With all of the technology that exists within the world today, there is every possibility for companies to utilise this technology to their advantage. Whether it is through the use of personal computers, mobile telephone technology, PDA's or portable tablets, it is possible to enhance the quality of service that you provide to your customers through working more efficiently and effectively with these various technologies.