Today, many diverse systems use one physical network to share information within a single application and between multiple applications requiring the same information. Systems for ERP, accounting, human resources and customer records share network bandwidth with HVAC controls, lighting controls, security cameras, building power management and access control systems. While these systems can coexist on the same network, their bandwidth needs, SLA requirements, system responsibilities, regulatory requirements and data security concerns can be quite different.
November 29th 2007