Quick Assessment | Connectivity

Connectivity encompasses wide area network (WAN), internet, point-to-point, voice, and more. It includes services from both traditional telecom and regional fiber providers. SD-WAN is an evolutionary approach to the WAN that offers simplified management, quick turn-up, better application performance, improved resiliency, and cost savings when compared to traditional approaches. It can replace or work with MPLS, and is delivered directly, via carriers, or via MSPs.

Preferred Network

What best describes the goal of this project? Please explain your business need.

Which devices would you like the carrier to INCLUDE? (select all that apply)

Routers

Firewalls

Neither

Which devices would you like the carrier to MANAGE? (select all that apply)

Routers

Firewalls

Neither

Which applications do you plan to run on your network? (select all that apply)

Voice

Video

Critical Apps/Data

Other

Any special QoS/CoS or latency requirements?

Preferred Network Architecture (select all that apply)

Centralized Internet (HQ)

MPLS/Internet blend at each site

Internet at each site

Network-based Internet/firewall

Desired Term Length year(s)

Current Network

NOTE: Feel free to use this Connectivity Template to provide speeds and feeds for your environment.

Number of Locations

OPTIONAL - Attach a network spreadsheet/diagram. REQUIRED for 10 or more sites.

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Primary Network Type

Primary Network Carrier

Contract Expiration

Do you have a Backup Network in place?

Voice

Current Voice Setup (select all that apply)

SIP Trunking

PRIs

Hosted PBX/VoIP (UCaaS)

Other

Please describe your current voice setup in more detail.

Are you interested in alternatives to your current voice setup? Many companies are moving to Hosted VoIP (UCaaS) solutions.

Helpful Information

Who manages your network today?

Average Monthly Spend (MPLS) Datacenter(s) | Headquarters | Remote Site(s)

Average Monthly Spend (Internet) Datacenter(s) | Headquarters | Remote Site(s)

Do you have Telecom Expense Management in place?

Are there specific Carriers that you would like to INCLUDE?

Are there specific Carriers that you would like to EXCLUDE?

What are the goals of this project? (select all that apply)

When is your expected "Go Live" date for this network?

Additional Environment Details

Contact Information

First & Last Name

Title

Phone Number

HQ Address

Apt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)

City

State / Province / Region

Country