Integrating Voice & Data
Traditional voice and data networks (e.g., POTS and LANs) handled by separate managers
- Voice Communication Manager (Facilities department):
- Supervise telephone switchboard,; coordinate installation and maintenance of the voice network
- Data Communication Manager (IT department):
- Install own data circuit; install and maintain computers
Benefits of Integrating voice and data
- Simplifies the network, and can lower network costs
- Eliminates one department
- Will likely happen within the next few years