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The current state of network connectivity slas, september 24, 2015.
For most businesses, network connectivity is critical. Downtime costs money, reduces productivity, and can even hurt your reputation. We polled 235 professionals to find out if they currently have SLAs with their vendors, and here’s what they told us.
More than one-third of respondents – 38 percent – don’t have any SLAs in place at all. Of those, 21 percent regret that fact and the remaining 79 percent have no issues. Almost two-thirds of respondents – 62 percent – do have an SLA in place. But not SLAs are the same. One-fifth of those with SLAs say that it’s only for uptime not performance, and another one-fifth say that it’s reactive – they need to notify the vendor.
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Hello, I currently have xfinity residential internet and I'm looking into upgrading to business. The site is very light on info and before I waste hours on the phone, does anyone have info on the actual provisioned down/up speeds for the business internet plans, and do they come with any sort of uptime SLA or favorable QoS compared to residential?
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Business coax cable internet, the last I looked, does not have any kind of SLA as it rides on the same network as residential. Enterprise fiber through comcast, however, does have SLA and is basically dedicated for your particular bandwidth you pay for, in that they assume you will use 100% of your allocated bandwidth.
The main advantage with business is that it comes with unlimited data, and if you do ever need to call in for support, you call into the Business support line which is usually much lower wait times than residential. It remains to be seen if they actually dispatch a tech to you faster than what they would residential, however.
I cannot comment on the QoS as I've asked several techs this same question and literally 50/50 as far as the answers I've gotten.
Thanks for the info, seems like it would be worth it just for unlimited, cheaper than res + uncapped fee in my location. Still curious about upload speeds though, what are you getting?
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I am doing my research on their business class service, and am seeing that they do not offer an SLA. Whereas a T1 from at&t would offer an SLA. Why is this?
Who in their right mind would subscribe to a service for their business with no SLA ?!
I recently took a computer networking course and was taught that the most important part of a business network is availability and reliability. There was even a whole chapter on SLAs. Is Comcast really "serious" for business? If I needed the reliability that most businesses need, shouldn't I go with at&t?
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I have entered multiple business addresses on the Business Class website to see if they offer services at the address. The addresses I entered were within a mile of each other. But strangely, they offer business class service on some addresses, but not others. Is this along the lines of how U-verse and FiOS work, where you could have service, but the building next to you may not be eligible? Or is it a contractual thing?
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I am looking for standard internet service. What I meant was I went to business.comcast.net, and entered different random business addresses to see if service is available for that business. I am assuming the "availability checker" on their home page is regarding standard services, not metro ethernet. If it is for standard services, I found it sort of strange that two businesses can be within a mile of each other, but one may get service and the other won't.
It is very interesting to hear about the LSA not being too necessary. As a Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA prep course) graduate (I just got my CCENT certification), it is cool to hear the real deal from people in the field. My Cisco textbooks mentioned SLAs many times, and like I said, there was a whole section dedicated to it. It led me to believe that it is part of the normal ISP-for-business process.
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Small businesses account for 40 percent of all corporate technology spending, according to research firm Gartner. And it’s no wonder why: The right mix of technology services is vital for any small business to succeed and grow, whether it’s a mom-and-pop shop or a rapidly-growing online retailer.
Still, as a small business owner, you don’t have the resources of a corporate IT department. So as daunting as it seems to select from a range of small business Internet and phone services and software packages, it’s vital to make smart choices.
This small business resource guide can help. Whether you run a real estate office or a software firm, a restaurant or a manufacturing company, you can custom-fit your digital services to improve productivity, enhance your offerings, and even help grow your bottom line. Here’s how to choose the right mix of tech based on your unique needs. Find your company type below and start selecting the services that will take your business to the next level.
Field-based Businesses
If you need connectivity in the field — for making deals, visiting customers, or because your office is actually a remote job site — you require a phone and Internet service that can serve you (and your clients) anywhere. Consider these services:
- Call forwarding. A small business phone system with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can make the transition from office to remote locations simple, smooth, and professional.
- WiFi hotspots. Hotspots give you a secure connection anywhere. Don’t get stuck without the Internet (or eat up valuable data) when you’re out in the field.
- Cloud-based data storage. Gain access to the documents you need, when you need them.
See these services at work:
Real Estate Office
Realtors at this small agency are never off the clock. They need to stay in touch with clients beyond traditional business hours, often while they’re out of the office showing properties or closing deals.
As Comcast Business customers, these agents have free access to WiFi hotspots across the United States, so they can connect mobile phones and laptops at no extra cost. When an agent is showing a home that isn’t impressing clients, he or she can hop on the phone for quick and reliable access to the other listings in the area that meet their criteria. Agents can also stream live video of virtual house tours without using up their data.
Realtors need a seamless experience when using an office phone system and their mobile device. Instead of using wired, private branch exchange (PBX) equipment sitting at the office, realtors can benefit from a cloud-based phone system with features that aren’t available in traditional wired phone services. They’re also less expensive than PBX systems, and you can manage their features using a web portal or an app.
An added benefit of this kind of system is that users can forward business line calls to their mobile phone. For example, the cloud-based Comcast Business Be Anywhere Mobility service allows on-the-move professionals like realtors to answer and make professional calls from their business line, no matter where they are.
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Realtors need a suite of software to create, edit, and sign documents. After all, online, secure document signing can help seal the deal in a flash. Clients can even sign contracts using an app on their mobile phones, and the digital signatures are secure and widely accepted.
To protect sensitive financial data, like the W-2s and bank statements that realtors need to access when finalizing a deal, a cloud-based security service can help keep PCs, laptops, and phones safe from intrusion. And agents can securely access their files using a mobile phone when they’re on the go.
Engineering Firm
This firm consults on building projects big and small all over the community, and it provides services on many levels — literally. When your work site is six stories up, you can imagine the importance of communicating with clients in a way that’s simple and hassle-free.
The engineers use a reliable Gig-speed Internet service, so they can walk clients through job sites using video conferencing and virtual environments. The firm has some employees that meet via video chat — and much of the company’s hiring is done with video screenings of potential employees, so bandwidth is important.
Comcast Business Voice Mobility keeps mobile pros in touch by providing a unified experience for clients whether they’re in the office or on the road.
When calls come into this small firm, an automated agent can route them to the right person — or forward them to the right engineer on site, without delay. Visual voicemail lets the engineers see what a client needs at a glance. A mobile app allows managers to check business voicemail and call logs and forward messages to individual workers at the firm, all from their smartphone.
Retail and Hospitality Businesses
The needs of small retail businesses can vary widely, so the key to a brick-and-mortar store’s digital success is in the details.
Services to consider:
- High-speed Internet. Whether you’re serving multiple locations or offering some of your services online, Internet speed likely plays a big factor in the success of your business.
- Multiple phone lines.
Local Sandwich Shop
This small bistro is a local favorite. During afternoon hours, customers can be found sipping coffee while on their laptops. With its catering service in full swing, the shop is taking online orders all the time, and in response to the demand, the owner has decided to open another location.
Fast, reliable Internet is required to handle tasks for running the business, like point-of-sale transactions, online order taking, and customer access to WiFi. Making WiFi available to guests also means the shop needs to restrict access to certain sites, secure the network, and use a login screen to advertise specials and promotions. With Comcast Business WiFi Pro , they’re well equipped to handle all of that.
As the catering business takes hold, the shop uses Comcast Business VoiceEdge Select for a high-quality VoIP phone number that’s dedicated to taking orders, plus another line that’s reserved for dealing with vendors. The business also has customer support that extends past regular store hours.
When the other location opens, the restaurant owner will start setting up an office network using software-defined networking, or SD-WAN. This cloud-based technology lets you view your operation on one network, rather than several disconnected networks at each location. The SD-WAN provides granular control, like the ability to choose which Internet connection should get priority. For example, if guests on the WiFi network are streaming video, it won’t affect the VoIP phone calls.
The restaurant shows HD sports and other broadcasts to keep customers coming back, so it has business TV service that can also serve up commercial-free music.
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The shop installed several Internet-based, WiFi-connected cameras. They help management keep an eye on the locations 24-7 and provide security for the customers and employees through Comcast Business SmartOffice™ .
Bed and Breakfast
This small B&B looks quaint and old-fashioned from the outside, but behind the scenes, there are lots of high-tech digital needs to serve their modern-day customers. While guests want the creature comforts of a cozy inn, they can’t go without WiFi access and cable TV during their stay.
To start, the inn needs Gig-speed Internet to handle their own web-based tasks, like guest check-in, taking online reservations and doing their accounting, as well as providing WiFi throughout the property. With Comcast Business WiFi Pro , office and guest WiFi networks are separate.
Owners have a portal and an app to manage their wireless network and set options like content filtering. They can set up a login screen for guests, offer specials on a splash page, and block unsuitable sites from being browsed. They can also limit bandwidth, so streaming devices in guest rooms don’t grind the office network to a halt.
The WiFi Pro portal also lets the owners see who’s connecting to their networks and provides customer trend information using WiFi analytics.
The inn also has specific TV needs, with customers viewing programming in the guest rooms. They provide local TV and sports and entertainment in each room and offer HD screens in their lobby and business center.
E-Commerce Store
This e-commerce business has no brick-and-mortar presence and makes all its sales online. A small team of employees must process the influx of orders and launch new products, while also handling sales and marketing. It has a range of tech service needs — with a solid Internet connection being the lifeblood of the business.
For updating their website and handling orders, the company uses fast Internet to keep their business running. Along with blazing speed and capacity, they need an e-commerce storefront that’s easy to set up and update.
This small company needs a handful of enterprise-grade phones for running the business, hosting conference calls, dealing with vendors and reaching out to potential investors. They can easily set up new users for phone and Internet with a web portal or app, such as Comcast Business, which provides business phone services on the go.
Customer service is top-of-mind with this crew — it’s essential to the company’s success. So the company uses a hunt group, which routes callers to the first available person on staff. They can choose to have the call go to each user on a list, and if no one is available, send the call to voicemail or another number.
Their Business VoiceEdge Select service offers simple call management through an app, with easy setup and cost benefits not found in a traditional wired phone system.
For collaborating on internal documents and presentations, the online store uses a cloud-based productivity suite, Microsoft Office 365 . The team can also work together using Skype and Outlook, and they keep files organized with OneNote and Teams.
Managing inventory is critical to their success, so they need to be able to back up their records online and offsite for security. Carbonite Pro can copy important files to the cloud, and in case of data disaster, make it simple to restore them. And files are encrypted for security.
As the business grows, so will their reliance on their customer relationship management (CRM) software. Their phone system needs to tie into the CRM, creating a smooth-running sales operation that, with a click, can initiate calls with customers and new sales leads.
Sole Proprietors and Professional Service Businesses
Many single-owner businesses and small professional offices need technology that will help compete with the big guys. They also need a mix of services that allow them to seamlessly transition from the office to off-site appointments, without skipping a beat.
- Cloud-based storage. It’s crucial to store sensitive information securely, while having easy access.
- Collaboration software. Do you need the ability to conduct meetings and collaborate remotely with coworkers or clients? You’ll need reliable software so communication is not interrupted.
Doctor’s Office
Medical facilities like this one handle sensitive matters, so a secure Internet connection is essential. The practice is also expanding its telemedicine offerings, so it needs serious bandwidth capabilities to connect with patients wherever they are.
The office’s Internet service includes a virtual private network (VPN) for encrypted communication over the Internet when staff are making home visits. It has a fixed (or “static”) IP address for the office’s VPN. (This also allows them to use the connection for video monitoring via web cameras. They can keep an eye on the office after hours with a service like Comcast Business SmartOffice.)
The practice relies on phone communication with patients, so excellent VoIP audio quality is important, and it has to be extremely reliable. The staff also needs the ability to route calls using an automated attendant, for setting up appointments and answering questions, like hours of operation and directions. They may also need a dedicated line for sending and receiving signed documents by fax. Business VoiceEdge helps them meet these demands.
Because it’s so critical to maintain the security of their files, this medical practice requires cloud-based backup. Another benefit to using cloud-based software is that adding and removing access is simple and easy, so when there’s staff turnover, they don’t need to worry about security risks.
In the waiting room, the office offers live TV for patients and their families. Their private TV package, X1 for Business , means they also have TV services in the break room for their staff. And with their bundling option , they’re improving the bottom line by reducing monthly costs.
Architecture Firm
Central to the needs of this business is the ability to create, store, and send large files. The employees must collaborate with clients and vendors with instant access to blueprints and plans, while they’re in the office and in the field.
This firm needs reliable Internet for transferring large files to clients and coworkers, including photos and videos. For critical needs like reaching customers and contractors — and accessing servers — even when the power is out, the office uses an automatic 4G LTE backup system to make sure the firm can get work done.
Small professional offices like architectural firms should consider a bundled VoIP system like Comcast Business VoiceEdge Select , which can act as a virtual assistant and send business calls to any mobile device.
Architects (as with engineers or other professionals who get work done on site) need to project a professional image when they’re away from the office. With a business line that transfers to their mobile devices, they can use a single phone number for contacting clients, whether they’re in the office or on-site. Clients will see the business number on their caller ID and have a seamless experience.
Because this office has no dedicated receptionist, an auto attendant can route calls directly to the right person. And the practice can set specific rules for how calls are routed during special circumstances, like on weekends or holidays.
Rapidly Growing Businesses
Businesses that are expanding quickly have changing technology needs as well — and they need services that can grow as fast as the business does. Cloud-based technology is essential in helping these companies quickly scale up as their needs increase.
Consider these services:
- Gig-speed Internet. You need the ability to scale your Internet bandwidth as you grow.
- Cloud-based collaboration tools. With customers and employees remote and all over the country, seamless communication is essential.
Software Firm
This growing high-tech company needs to support a remote team of software developers, sales staff, technical support crew, and customer support agents. They rely on employees located around the country, all working from home yet with the needs of a fully-staffed office. In short, they have technology built into every step of their day-to-day work.
The company’s sales rely on website hosting that attractively displays their products and has an online storefront and e-commerce options for order-taking. They need fast, Gig-speed Internet for the programmers’ daily video-based huddle each morning with coworkers in three time zones. The sales department needs reliable connections for taking credit card transactions, as well as managing sales data and doing virtual demos.
The tech and sales staffs both use cloud-based productivity software for creating documents, presentations for meetings, and backing up their data.
Manufacturing Company
With orders on the rise, this small manufacturer needs the ability to stay in contact with clients and vendors online and on the phone without lags or interruption. They also need a toll-free number for taking orders.
High-speed business Internet is crucial for connecting many devices used during production and for collecting data insights about their manufacturing processes and sales. A service-level agreement (SLA) with the Internet provider can provide assurance of high-bandwidth and reliable network uptime.
Growing businesses like this one should consider a scalable VoIP solution such as Comcast Business VoiceEdge , which offers simple call management through an app, simple setup, and costs benefits you won’t find in a traditional wired phone system. Employees can also set up conference calls with one click for both the host and users (using an app), with as many as 50 participants.
No matter which type of business you run, your technology services are a vital part of making it successful. For more on finding the right mix of Internet, phone, security, cloud, and TV services for your organization, visit Comcast Business .
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