Why Does IT Infrastructure Matter for Your Business and Culture?

For employees today, company culture isn’t just about mission, values, and words on paper—it’s also about the tangible steps their company takes to make the work experience smoother, more efficient, and more enjoyable. 

Your workplace technology experience plays a key role in company culture. IT infrastructure can make or break your office environment, and when today’s hybrid work culture gives employees the choice to log on from anywhere, it could be the deciding factor in whether or not your employees choose to return to the office. 

Employees today expect a seamless, reliable IT experience. If they can’t get it in your office, chances are, they’ll choose to work from somewhere else. Luckily, if you’re in need of IT infrastructure services, Teladata is here to help. Let’s dive in.

What is IT infrastructure?

To put it simply, IT infrastructure is the backbone of all of the technology within your organization. It’s a complex system that sets the foundation for your business’s network and cloud operations, encompassing physical data centers, servers, switches, cabling and cable management, pathways and conduits, racks, power and cooling, backup batteries, generators, and more.

We invested in IT infrastructure when we built our office years ago. Why does it matter now?

In-office IT infrastructure has changed drastically over the years, driven by technology advancements, new devices, and the mass transition to hybrid and remote work options following the pandemic. 

Previously, IT infrastructure was primarily about enabling the office to run: supporting in-office employees who often worked from a single desktop device. But with employees having the option to work from anywhere using phones, laptops, tablets, and other devices, it’s become much more complex. 

Today, IT infrastructure is about ensuring continuity across multiple locations and improving workflows to build a better employee experience. Having the right IT infrastructure in place demonstrates a commitment to your employees, helping incentivize in-person work, unite teams, streamline workflows, and facilitate important conversations for optimized business operations and communication.

Think of it as the hose, piping, and plumbing system that keeps your devices, network, and software running. When the system works smoothly, securely, and in a timely manner, it’s the unsung, unnoticed hero. 

However, if the system is outdated and experiences frequent leaks or blockages, people will notice. Your team can’t communicate, share files, run software, or perform their jobs effectively, and efficiency quickly declines. 

Maybe your system used to work well for you, but now you find yourself spending more and more time patching leaks and unclogging the pipes (or, in the case of IT infrastructure, fixing security vulnerabilities, navigating spotty connectivity, and getting employees back online). When maintenance starts taking over revenue-driving initiatives that improve the customer experience and move your business forward, that’s a key sign it’s time to upgrade your system—and get your team back on track. 

Wait, that’s why productivity is falling? Alright, we need an update. Where and how do we start?

In-office IT infrastructure management, installs, and upgrades are complex projects that involve many players, from internal IT and facilities departments to vendors and contractors. Just like you’d need an experienced plumber to assess your plumbing concerns before tearing out pipes, you need a dedicated IT infrastructure expert to assess your current office technology situation and keep your project on track.

That’s where Teladata comes in. With over 35 years of working knowledge and experience in data center, server room, and low-voltage cabling design and build-out project management, we excel in incorporating IT into both new construction and retrofit projects. 

Teladata’s Process

Our process begins with a thorough site assessment to evaluate your existing IT infrastructure. From there, we provide a detailed IT infrastructure design that aligns with your organization’s goals and budget. 

We can also establish a detailed schedule and manage the entire implementation process to keep your project on track and within budget. This includes coordinating vendors and installation, and monitoring progress with meticulous attention to detail.

Teladata is your dedicated team of client advocates. We’ll use our assessment findings, collaborate closely with your team, keep stakeholders informed, and coordinate contractors and vendors to build a holistic IT infrastructure solution that enhances your technology experience. 

We specialize in designing and implementing wireless and distributed antenna systems (DAS), workstation fit-ups, audiovisual technology, security systems, and server and network equipment, helping clients across the map with:

• Circuit delivery coordination
• Structured cabling systems
• Pathway and riser builds
• Technology room design
• Vendor qualification 
• Project management

It’s time to create a better technology experience. 

If your office technology is in need of an upgrade, choose Teladata, where client advocacy meets unparalleled IT infrastructure expertise. We’ll help transform your space into a highly connected, productive, and seamless work environment, managing all of the complicated technology aspects of your project so your team can focus on what they do best: driving business forward.

Reach out today to schedule a call with the trusted Teladata team.