Poor connectivity and faulty cabling are the most common causes of network downtime in commercial environments. According to Accounts and Legal, IT downtime costs businesses an average of £3.6 million every year, with research finding that technical errors cost companies an average of between £4,300 and £258,000 per hour. 

To make matters worse, the average amount of staff time lost due to IT outages per year equates to 545 hours. At a standard hourly wage of £13.75, this amounts to £7,235 per year, per employee. 

These figures demonstrate that, although implementing structured cabling may require an initial investment, this cost is significantly outweighed by the cost-saving potential. With well-planned infrastructure and professionally installed structured cabling, your business will benefit from a productive and happy workforce, as well as a reliable and resilient network. 

Key benefits of structured cabling

Simple to diagnose – 

Diagnosing and troubleshooting a system that has been structured purposefully and considerately is significantly easier and faster.reducing downtime, minimising support costs and driving business productivity.

Scalable & Flexible

Structured cabling systems are easy to update, scale, and are extremely flexible. As they can be modified to accommodate changing requirements. 

They support the quick and easy deployment of new services, providing the essential infrastructure needed to adopt and implement new and emerging technologies—giving businesses an edge over their competitors. 

With the adaptability of structured cabling systems, you can ensure that your infrastructure isn’t held back by outdated cabling.