Corporate networks are essentially the neural system and backbone for every business. Communication with customers, suppliers, business partners and work colleagues rely heavily on the uninterrupted operation of your network infrastructure. Whether you have a small business LAN, an Enterprise Class Network, or if even if you’re a Service Provider, NLN Networks can provide network design, implementation and support services to keep your network running smoothly and securely. Our consulting team offers industry leading expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring, and management of any size business network. Our team has over two decades of experience implementing solutions for service providers, and medium to large business enterprises. We have been principals in the design implementation and administration of some of the largest networks in North America. Regardless of the network platform, Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel, Foundry, and others, our certified network professionals can provide:

• Core LAN and WAN Architectures
• Data Center Architectures
• Network Analysis and Performance Optimization
• Load Balancing Solutions

It’s an ever changing world, with persistent threats continuously challenging the integrity of your network. Now more then ever, security is paramount to maintain the stability and integrity of your corporate network, the lifesource of your business. Not a small task to leave in the hands of just any service integrator. NLN Networks have a broad range of skills, product knowledge, and decades of expertise in security solutions and safeguards. We provide the following security consulting services:

• Comprehensive Security Assessments
• Perimeter and Datacenter Security architectures
• Penetrating Testing
• Intrusion prevention and intrusion detection
• VPN’s and Security Tokens
• Detailed compliancy reporting and server and network hardening documentation
• Audit tracking

Customers, business partners and employees are demanding modern communication tools that keep them connected and mobile. The workplace has changed, and the boundaries of business are no longer confined to small geographic areas. Business opportunities are now global in scope, and an organization must be able to communicate easily and efficiently across the globe, without incurring insurmountable costs for communication. IP Telephony meets these needs and more. Businesses around the world are embracing IP Telephony into their day-to-day operations to facilitate communications while reducing their operational costs NLN Networks offers its customers with decades of combined experience providing converged services - whether voice, data, video, wireless or wired. NLN Networks delivers applications that can increase productivity, functionality, and competitive advantage while reducing network complexity and operational costs. We assess, migrate, integrate, secure and manage IP Telephony to help clients mitigate the risk of end-of-life PBXs and reduce the operational costs associated with managing and administering multiple networks.

Microsoft technologies are the focal platform which most businesses leverage to run their day to day operations. With a broad range of platforms from Desktop, Server, Email, Collaboration, and far more, Microsoft has devised an incredibly broad product portfolio. This has resulted in the ability for organizations to implement end-to-end computing platforms, which integrate seamlessly and operate in a cohesive, synergetic manner. NLN Networks has two decades of experience implementing end-to-end Microsoft architectures, ranging in size from medium business to country wide enterprise environments. Our proficiency offers IT managers the capability to capitalize on their Microsoft infrastructure investments by enhancing overall business value, curtailing operational costs and delivering effective Microsoft solutions. Let us help you businesses deploy and manage your Microsoft environment. Some of the areas which we specialize in include:

• Windows Server and Active Directory Architectures
• Microsoft Exchange and Unified Communications
• Cluster Configuration and High Availability
• Collaboration (SharePoint)
• Desktop rollouts

Wireless networks are experiencing unprecedented adoption within business environments. Organizations which have implemented 802.11 wireless networks have realized the benefits of the technology, including measurable increases to employee productivity due to improved mobility, the ability in some environments to implement wireless as a lower cost alternative to physical infrastructure, and the convenience of being able to offer a secured method of providing internet access to authorized visitors without compromising the internal corporate network. Whether wireless access is confined to boardrooms or deployed corporate wide, wireless networks offer flexibility otherwise not available with physical hard-wired networking.

Wireless networks have become a de-facto requirement in the common business workplace.

However, the same features that provide convenience to your employees may provide a similar convenience to unwanted network intruders or malicious attackers. Proper design of a wireless network, with special emphasis on security precautions to prevent unauthorized access are paramount to ensure the convenience of wireless, does not become a curse.

NLN networks are experts in the architecture and deployment of Wireless services and solutions, with focus on security. Our services include the design, development and installation of unified and autonomous wireless networks. Our comprehensive services include:

• Wireless Network Architectures
• Wireless Security, Authentication and Best Practices
• Wireless Site Surveys and Audits
• Wireless Optimization

DataCenter and Virtualization

Virtualization is a key factor in helping organizations optimize and maximize their IT investments. Historically, data center servers were dedicated based on the tasks they served. However this approach resulted in the deployment of excess servers, each of which were generally underutilized and therefore its investment not fully realized. Furthermore, server deployment, be it for new services or recovery of failed servers was a time consuming process and therefore a detrimental impact to an organization.

Virtualization of the DataCenter addresses these inefficiencies. And more Physical hardware has been de-coupled from the OS, and CPU, Memory and Disk resources are no longer bound by any one physical box. Platforms can be deployed in a matter of minutes, Resources can be increased on demand, and server recovery is a nearly instant response. Virtualization of Servers, Storage, and Network resources collectivity contribute to the virtualization of the Data Center, and in turn result in the creation of a corporate cloud.

Let NLN Networks provide your organization with further information and guidance in the ever increasing world of datacenter virtualization. Some of the services we provide include

• Server Virtualization
• Storage Virtualization
• Desktop Virtualization
• Network and Network Security Virtualization (Contexts)

Thin Client and Mobile workforce

Over the past decade, the role of the mobile worker has changed dramatically, shifting from tactical to strategic, growing in number and expanding in scope. Workforce mobility has expanded beyond the traditional business traveler in a hotel or airport who is seeking remote access to the office. Today, all employee functions and roles can and are being mobilized for competitive advantage.

This game-changing shift toward workforce mobility means that mobility must become a fundamental IT ability. A new approach to an old challenge for the IT organization is required: resolving the conflict between providing a computing infrastructure that facilitates access to corporate assets, and maintaining a high degree of security.

Thin client computing has addressed this need. Using platforms such as Citrix and 2X, organizations can deploy virtualized applications and Desktop to their end-users, anywhere at anytime from any device. NLN Networks have worked with Thin Client technologies for over 15 years, and have the experience and skill set to help your organization devise its Mobile workforce strategy. Our proficiencies include:

• Server based Computing Infrastructure (Thin Client)
• Citrix, 2X, and Microsoft Terminal Services proficient
• Mobile Workforce Architectures