Community Bank recently discovered a need for improved Internet access. The three areas's of concern were performance, security and cost.
Since Heritage has been supporting Community Bank since the conversion of their network with Aurum Technology (formerly EDS) in October of 1998, they asked for some assistance with their
Internet needs. With nine branches to support for Internet access, Heritage looked at the network infrastructure of the bank, their current Internet usage and plans for future growth.
First, Heritage recommended upgrading the current 10MPS hubs and replace them with dedicated switches. The switches provide dedicated bandwidth to each workstation rather than shared bandwidth with the current hubs. This allows support for the increase network traffic from the Internet. The second recommendation was to install a T1 Internet connection via a Cisco 2620 router and an IP/IPX firewall option for security. The T1 connection will provide 1.5 Mbps of constant, 7 x 24 connection to the Internet. In addition, the firewall will provide filtering of unwanted web site access to bank employees, along with protecting the bank from any outside intruders.
Finally, the bank added up its current modem line and individual Internet account charges and discovered a significant amount will be saved monthly to help justify the expense increase.
If your company is in need of help with analyzing its Internet usage and current service, please contact Heritage Technology Solutions today for a no-cost evaluation of your Internet requirements.
