1. Lauran Technology Title Page

2. Network Health What follows are some of the problems our corporate clients have faced along with their consequences.

3. Network Health It’s Great... When Everything Works !

4. Network Health (cont.) Lack of Scalability – Characterized by having reached the physical capacity of both the structured cable plant and electronics components in terms of increased throughput, data transfer speed, and the addition of new ports or edge devices. Assured Obsolescence Loss of Business Opportunity Inefficiency Inability to Utilize Advanced / Upgraded Applications

5. Network Health (cont.) Inadequate Network Bandwidth – Characterized by the networks inability to transfer data at rates equal to the capability of application software or the expectation of customers and users. Unacceptable Application Performance High Telecommunications Cost Customer / User Dissatisfaction

6. Network Health (cont.) Inaccurate Documentation – Characterized by either inaccurate or wholly absent written descriptions of network inventory, infrastructure mapping, LAN/WAN topology, routing and subnet tables, benchmark metrics, power up/down sequences, user identities. High Cost Trouble Resolution Difficult Configuration Planning Uncontrolled WAN / LAN Traffic Accumulation of Patches and Fixes Absence of Asset and Resource Inventory Consumption of Staff Resources

7. Network Health (cont.) Attenuation Cross-Talk Frequent Data Drops Slow Performance Network Instability Breached Cabling Certification Building Code Violations Increased Insurance Premiums Poor Installation Workmanship – Characterized by unlabeled or incorrectly labeled terminations, cable bends, crimps and twists, OSHA non-compliance, use of non-standard components, improper documentation, cabling shortcuts (loose wires, unsecured wall mounts, etc.), general sloppiness.

8. Network Health (cont.) Underperforming Network – Characterized by processing delays, user disconnects, slow response times and application failures. Customer / User Dissatisfaction Crazed IT Staff Unrealized Return-on-Investment

9. Network Health (cont.) Inability To Quantify/Justify/Gain Approval For The Required Investment In IT - Characterized by the company's investment in IT being below levels required to maintain efficiency, maximum effectiveness, and competitiveness. User Complaints Customer Dissatisfaction Loss of Revenue Loss of Marketshare Poor Responsiveness / Company Image Turnover In The IT Department (CIO/MIS Manager) Personal Pain and Aggravation

10. Network Health (cont.) Unqualified / Inefficient Network Design All of the Previous Consequences, Plus High Life Cycle Cost Absence of FDA or Other Government Certifications