Why Your Network is Slow – And How to Fix It Without Buying New Equipment

Written By Samuel Vindas

Slow Networks: The Silent Productivity Killer

Slow networks aren’t just annoying – they’re costing you money. According to IDC, slow network performance results in 22% of employee productivity loss, translating to billions in lost revenue across businesses globally. For every hour wasted waiting for a webpage to load or a file to upload, your business is losing time and resources.

Even major companies have struggled with slow network issues. Delta Airlines, for instance, experienced massive flight delays in 2019 due to a network slowdown that caused widespread disruptions. If even global corporations suffer from network issues, what makes your business immune?

How You Can Fix It Today Without Buying New Equipment:

Prioritize Business-Critical Traffic with QoS (Quality of Service)

QoS is your network’s best friend when it comes to prioritizing essential business tasks, like video conferencing or cloud backups. By ensuring these tasks take precedence over non-essential traffic, your network will run more smoothly.

  • How to do it now:

    • Access your router settings, enable QoS, and set priority levels for apps like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and file transfers.

IT Tip of the Day: Reboot, Reprioritize, Refresh

Start by rebooting your network devices and enabling QoS to optimize bandwidth allocation. This can make a difference immediately without the need for expensive upgrades.

If slowdowns persist, there may be deeper issues at play. Schedule a free consultation with NetX here, and we’ll help you identify hidden bottlenecks that could be affecting your performance.

Samuel Vindas