Case Study $$ Network Infrastructure Overhaul for ApexTech Solu$=$ons Background: ApexTech Solu$8$ons, an expanding IT consultancy, operates across three ci$8$es$.$ As the company grows, its exis$8$ng network infrastructure has become inadequate, leading to communica$8$on delays, inconsistent data sharing, and security vulnerabili$8$es that are affec$8$ng daily opera$8$ons and client service. To address these issues, ApexTech aims to upgrade its network to support seamless communica$8$on$,$ strengthen security, and ensure scalability for future growth. The firm$$s key priori$8$es include: $$ Establishing reliable connec$8$vity between its offices. $$ Ensuring the secure transmission and storage of sensi$8$ve client informa$8$on$.$ Designing a scalable solu$8$on to support future increases in staff and data traffic. $$ Implemen$8$ng cloud$-$based services and enabling employees to work remotely.