Case Study: Network Upgrade for "Coffeeholic Inc."

Coffeeholic Inc. is a rapidly growing coffee chain with over $50$ locations across the country. Their

current network infrastructure is struggling to keep up with the increasing demand for

bandwidth and secure communication. They are experiencing slow internet access at peak

hours, unreliable network connectivity in some locations, and difficulty managing network

access for a growing number of devices $($e$.$g$.,$ point$-$of$-$sale systems, employee tablets, security

cameras$).$

Your Task:

By Group of FOUR $(4$ Students$).$ Analyse Coffeeholic Inc.$\text{'}$s network challenges and recommend

solutions for a network upgrade.

Considerations:

Scalability: The solution should be able to accommodate future growth in the number of

locations and devices.

Security: The network needs to be secure to protect sensitive customer data and business

operations.

Performance: The network should provide reliable and high$-$speed internet access for all

locations and devices.

Cost$-$effectiveness: The solution should be cost$-$effective and offer a good return on investment.

Network Management: The upgraded network should be easily manageable to allow for efficient

troubleshooting and maintenance.

Questions:

What specific network technologies can be used to address Coffeeholic Inc.$\text{'}$s scalability

needs?

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How can Coffeeholic Inc. ensure a secure network environment while accommodating a

growing number of devices?

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What network management strategies can be implemented to improve troubleshooting

and optimize network performance?

How can Coffeeholic Inc. ensure a smooth network upgrade process with minimal

disruption to its business operations?

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