Business, Government, Health Care, Education and more are searching for an answer to building reliable and high performing networks.
Simply put, we live in a connected world. What we transport across our networks today does not resemble what we transported even five years ago. To meet the expectations of our workers, partners and customers, it is time to embrace fiber optic internet as the best technology for both public and private networks.
Why Fiber?
Today’s networks demand high performance to carry content rich data. This includes critical voice, video, graphical and other content rich information. (Today, we are not just emailing Word documents!)
From a technical perspective, fiber is superior to existing copper solutions in the following ways:
- Faster
- Transmits over a longer distance
- More reliable
Fiber achieves superior performance because it transports light pulses over glass. Much of today’s network infrastructure uses electrical pulse over copper. The difference in performance between these two approaches comes down to the properties of light versus electrical pulse. In simple terms, light over glass is faster, carries further and is not impacted by electrical interference.
Why WIN Fiber?
Speed, scalability and high reliability of fiber are just a few reasons to choose fiber. But, why WIN fiber?
Simply stated, when comparing WIN to other brands, we differentiate ourselves from others because:
- Our network solutions are tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs.
- We act with a sense of urgency. We care. (The large carriers often don’t deliver great customer service.)
- We own and operate over 20,000 miles of fiber across Wisconsin, Iowa, and parts of Illinois and Minnesota.
- We provide a single 24/7 Network Operations Center for all trouble resolution and testing.
- Aside from our own network, we have inter-connect agreements with 80+ telco organizations for locations that fall outside our footprint.
- Our team can be a single source for all connectivity across your locations no matter the network product.
4 Ways Fiber Internet Can Transform Your Organization’s Connectivity
Fiber-optic internet is more than just a fast way to connect to the web. Whether you’re a growing business with offices in different areas or a local government coordinating services across schools, healthcare centers, and administrative offices, network providers like WIN Technology can design and implement a solution to meet your needs. Here’s how fiber can support your organization’s connectivity needs.
1. Fiber Can Connect Your Business Across Multiple Sites
One of the standout features of fiber services is the ability to seamlessly connect multiple business sites. Whether you’re a growing enterprise with expanding operations or a municipality looking to enhance connectivity across different departments and facilities, fiber is the answer.
Imagine a municipality with scattered administrative offices, schools, and healthcare centers. The ability to interconnect these sites through a robust fiber network can streamline communication, data sharing, and service delivery. This not only boosts efficiency but also fosters collaboration and enhances the overall quality of services offered to the community.
2. Fiber Services Can Be Designed with Your Needs in Mind
The right partner will recognize that every project is unique and be willing to align their solutions with your organization’s specific goals. From project cost to ROI, delivery timelines and interconnection requirements, fiber construction plans can be tailored to help meet your needs.
3. Fiber Services Include Specialized Expertise
Fiber construction projects are complex endeavors that require expertise and precision. The WIN fiber services team brings with them years of experience and an understanding of all aspects of fiber construction – from designing fiber routes to obtaining permits, and from the actual construction phase to the ongoing maintenance of the network.
For municipalities, this level of expertise can be a huge asset. Municipalities often have unique requirements, such as the need for fiber connectivity in challenging terrain or densely populated areas. Having a partner who can custom-design projects from the ground up ensures that the network is not only functional but also optimized for the specific needs of the community.
4. Fiber Service Providers Can Offer Ongoing Network Maintenance
Once fiber is in the ground, someone needs to manage and maintain it. Ongoing fiber network maintenance that ensures against outages and downtime is essential to keeping your network up and running.
Many fiber services providers, including WIN, have a Network Operations Center (NOC) that can provide 24/7/365 outage monitoring, dispatch service for emergency restoration, perform any necessary cable relocating, and provide semi-annual or annual fiber route inspections.
Key Benefits of Fiber Internet for Businesses and Communities
Fiber services deliver high-quality transport mediums, scalable bandwidth, low latency, and network diversity. Here are four ways fiber can benefit your organization and community:
High-Quality Transport Medium
Fiber optic cables are made of ultra-thin strands of glass or plastic, which transmit data using light. This technology is far superior to traditional copper cables in terms of speed and quality. For communities, this means crystal-clear video conferencing, lag-free online learning, and smooth telemedicine services.
Scalable Bandwidth
Fiber services are future-proof. As data demands increase, municipalities and businesses can easily scale their bandwidth without the need for significant infrastructure overhauls. This adaptability lets municipalities that want to stay ahead in the digital age do so, supporting smart city initiatives and data-driven governance.
Low Latency
Low latency means minimal delay in data transmission. This is essential for applications that require real-time communication, such as video surveillance, remote monitoring, and online gaming. For organizations, low latency ensures that critical data is delivered promptly, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Diversity
Network diversity provides assurance against network failures. Fiber services often involve redundant routes, ensuring that even if one path is compromised, data can still flow through alternative routes. This redundancy is especially valuable for municipalities that rely on connectivity for essential services and emergency response systems.
Ready to Learn More?
If you are looking for an internet solution that is fast, redundant, reliable and easy to scale, consider switching to fiber.
WIN Technology has worked with clients of many sizes and industries from SMBs to large enterprises as well as hospitals, school districts and municipalities. Whether it be end-to-end support or a one-time fiber project, DIA or ethernet, our network engineers are ready to support your organization and its goals. Contact us to learn more.