Network Planning and Design


The New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation acts as an unbiased technology advisor to school districts, educational institutions, government agencies and economic-development organizations looking to establish or enhance their voice, data or video networks. NYSTEC is a not-for-profit company independent of any telecommunications provider, software company or hardware vendor. NYSTEC has the knowledge and experience to analyze your organization’s telecommunications networks and recommend cost-effective improvements to satisfy all of your networking needs.


NYSTEC Capabilities and Services

Technology Areas
NYSTEC engineers can advise you across the complete spectrum of networking and telecommunications technologies, including:

  • Telephone Systems, PBX, Centrex

  • Data, LANs, WANs

  • Wireless, Cellular, PCS, Radio

  • Convergence, VOIP

  • Distance Learning, Video Conferencing

  • Private Networks, ATM, T-1, T/R, Ethernet, Frame Relay, SONET, Gigabit

  • Inside & Outside Plant, Fiber

  • Local, Long Distance

Network Analysis
Before upgrading your network, you must arrive at a thorough understanding of your current capabilities and future needs. This analysis may involve:

  • Detailed Infrastructure Assessment, Inside & Outside Plant

  • Network & Equipment Audit

  • Telecommunications Service Review

  • System Design, Performance & Specification Review

  • Technology Needs Analysis

  • Requirements Definition

  • Security Analysis

  • Technology Options Analysis

  • Vendor Analysis

  • Lease vs. Own


Network Planning
Today’s organizations must match changing requirements to an ever-evolving array of technology alternatives. NYSTEC provides a wide range of services to help you plan your networking future, including:

  • E-Rate Compliance

  • Cost Analysis of Network Options

  • Life-cycle Analysis

  • Feasibility Studies

  • Facility Demand Calculations

  • Broadband Capacity Planning

  • Telecommunications Financial Planning

  • RFI & RFP Development

  • Proposal Review

  • Project Scaling

  • Short-term and Long-term Infrastructure Planning


Network Design
NYSTEC will collaborate with you and your vendors to design stable and scalable net working solutions. Design services include:

  • Project Management

  • Technical Due Diligence

  • Infrastructure Design

  • Multi-location Private Network Design

  • Systems Integration

  • Stability and Redundancy Testing

  • Network Architecture Development

  • Logical & Physical Network Modeling

  • Design Services Management



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