IT Infrastructure Services

Incredible advances in technology over recent years have led to IT infrastructures becoming a more integral part of daily business activities. It is the foundation, comprised of various physical, software and networking components that IT services, networks and capabilities are built on. It’s the backbone of the business, essentially supporting operations for the entire enterprise.

The IT Infrastructure design experts at Engineering PLUS will work with your team to explore the many  components and types of IT infrastructures. Then we will build a design plan and customize it to meet your company’s specific needs. Learn some of the basics about IT infrastructure below.

Incredible advances in technology over recent years have led to IT infrastructures becoming a more integral part of daily business activities. It is the foundation, comprised of various physical, software and networking components that IT services, networks and capabilities are built on. It’s the backbone of the business, essentially supporting operations for the entire enterprise.

The IT Infrastructure design experts at Engineering PLUS will work with your team to explore the many  components and types of IT infrastructures. Then we will build a design plan and customize it to meet your company’s specific needs. Learn some of the basics about IT infrastructure below.

Network Infrastructure

The network infrastructure is a vital component of an IT infrastructure that is responsible for transporting communications between network users, components, and devices. It allows network users to access and exchange data and information accurately, efficiently, safely, and securely. It protects data during the communication process and can significantly impact a user’s experience.

Key Components of a Network Infrastructure

Intelligently designed network infrastructures typically include components from these three categories:

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Network Hardware:
The physical devices that are part of a network.

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Network Software:
Which encompasses a broad range of applications used to set up/install or implement, operate, manage, and/or monitor networks.

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Network Services:
Capabilities that facilitate network operation(s), essentially providing network functions for network users.

Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Infrastructure

A wireless (Wi-Fi) network infrastructure, also commonly called a wireless (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, is a networking framework which routes devices through an access point (AP) which allows them to communicate with each other and/or with devices on other networks. There are four types of wireless networks:

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Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs):
Using Bluetooth technology, these are short range networks are most commonly used to connect nearby compatible devices.

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Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMANs):
Using several different WLANs, these wireless networks allow connections between different buildings in a metropolitan area, typically used by college or corporate campuses.

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Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs):
These are wireless networks that use radio waves to connect wireless access points.

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Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWANs):
These are created by using mobile phone signals and cover large areas, such as cities or countries.

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Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

Commonly referred to as DAS, a Distributed Antenna System provides and/or expands network connectivity in areas where:

  • Space may be limited, such as areas where traditional cell towers cannot be installed.
  • There is high volume usage and networks can get congested or overwhelmed such as stadiums and other large event venues.
  • Dead zones occur and coverage would be limited and/or non-existent otherwise.

A Distributed Antenna System uses a network of spatially separated antenna nodes, connected to a common source to provide wireless service coverage in a building, structure or limited geographic area. It can be deployed both indoors (iDAS) and outdoors (oDAS).

Emergency Radio Responder Communications Systems (ERRCS)

Many jurisdictions now require Emergency Radio Responder Communications Systems (ERRCS) coverage that are NFP or IFC-compliant as a prerequisite for getting a building occupancy permit. This network infrastructure works by re-transmitting essential emergency responder radio signals into a building or campus to strengthen the connection or signal. Plus, it allows emergency responders to maintain constant communication, even in hard to reach areas, such as stairwells and basements. It performs an important function which can help decrease critical response times and may even save lives.

Public Safety DAS

A public safety Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is one of the most popular and efficient ERRC systems available. This type of system uses a directional antenna, typically mounted on the roof of a building to receive the ERRCS donor signal. Then it disperses the signal via indoor omni-directional antennas to ensure constant access to ERRCS communication signals. It’s one of the best options available that’s reliable and routinely passes local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) coverage testing protocols.

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

Commonly referred to as DAS, a Distributed Antenna System provides and/or expands network connectivity in areas where:

  • Space may be limited, such as areas where traditional cell towers cannot be installed.
  • There is high volume usage and networks can get congested or overwhelmed such as stadiums and other large event venues.
  • Dead zones occur and coverage would be limited and/or non-existent otherwise.

A Distributed Antenna System uses a network of spatially separated antenna nodes, connected to a common source to provide wireless service coverage in a building, structure or limited geographic area. It can be deployed both indoors (iDAS) and outdoors (oDAS).

Antenna next to building

Emergency Radio Responder Communications Systems (ERRCS)

Many jurisdictions now require Emergency Radio Responder Communications Systems (ERRCS) coverage that are NFP or IFC-compliant as a prerequisite for getting a building occupancy permit. This network infrastructure works by re-transmitting essential emergency responder radio signals into a building or campus to strengthen the connection or signal. Plus, it allows emergency responders to maintain constant communication, even in hard to reach areas, such as stairwells and basements. It performs an important function which can help decrease critical response times and may even save lives.

Public Safety DAS

A public safety Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is one of the most popular and efficient ERRC systems available. This type of system uses a directional antenna, typically mounted on the roof of a building to receive the ERRCS donor signal. Then it disperses the signal via indoor omni-directional antennas to ensure constant access to ERRCS communication signals. It’s one of the best options available that’s reliable and routinely passes local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) coverage testing protocols.

Engineering PLUS IT Infrastructure Design Solutions

All businesses, large and small, require a reliable, flexible, and scalable IT infrastructure that can grow with the business to keep them competitive in today’s tech-savvy world. The Engineering PLUS team can design the ideal physical framework to enable the efficient use of physical and virtual resources to best support the flow, storage, processing, protection, and analysis of data within a company’s IT infrastructure. Contact Engineering PLUS to learn more.