Why Your Business Needs Voice & Data Cabling

Whether you’re constructing a new office, upgrading your network infrastructure, or expanding your workforce, a professionally installed voice & data cabling system provides the reliability, performance, and scalability needed to support your business. When done correctly, a dependable, properly designed cabling infrastructure keeps everything running smoothly. It creates reliable communication for phone calls, accessing cloud applications and connecting to the internet. Without the right cabling system, your business could lose time and money. In this article, we’ll dive into what voice & data cabling is and how your business can benefit from the right cabling set up.

What Is Voice & Data Cabling?

Voice & data cabling is a system that supports telephone communications and computer networking. The system connects employees, devices, and communication equipment to the network infrastructure that enables daily business operations. Most cable installations use Cat6 or Cat6A cabling to support both voice and data applications. Because VoIP phones operate over the same network infrastructure as computers and other connected devices, a single cabling system can often handle multiple communication requirements.

Voice & data cabling commonly supports:

• Traditional telephone systems
• VoIP phone systems
• Desktop computers and workstations
• Network printers
• Office communication devices
• Video conferencing equipment
• Internet connectivity

When To Run Voice & Data Cables

Voice & data cabling focuses on end-user communication services, so it is often considered a subset of a larger structured cabling system. And no matter what type of business you are running, almost every industry uses voice & data cabling in its day-to-day functions. So, when should you run your cables? Here are some common scenarios:

New Office Construction

If you are in the new construction phase of your project, make sure your general contractor or project manager has contacted a low-voltage company to include a bid for voice & data cabling. It is crucial to have this work done in the “pre-wiring” phase (before drywall goes up). Cables can be installed after drywall is completed, however the cost can increase significantly.  

Office Relocations/Business Expansion

As your organization grows, you may relocate to another office or expand your network to support additional staff and workstations. While many business locations are prewired to accommodate expanding networks, you may experience slow connectivity and network drop outs. Voice & data cabling makes it possible to expand communication capabilities without creating cluttered or unreliable connections. Before you move or expand your business, work with a low-voltage company to wire up your building and connect the appropriate devices. 

VoIP Phone System Deployments

Businesses transitioning from traditional phone systems to VoIP require network cabling capable of supporting voice traffic. Cat6 and Cat6A cabling provides the bandwidth and reliability necessary for clear voice communications. If you make changes to your phone system, contact a low-voltage company to see what changes should be made to your networking system.

Network Upgrades

Implementing faster internet connections, cloud-based applications, or upgraded networking equipment often require new cabling to maximize performance and support increased bandwidth demands. So, if you have added more devices or workstations to your network, you may benefit from a network upgrade.

Technology Upgrading

Improving your voice & data cabling infrastructure can optimize the performance of the devices on your current network. So, if you’ve owned your networking equipment for some time, you may consider upgrading your voice & data cabling first to improve your connection’s performance. 

Benefits of Hiring a Professional Voice & Data Cabling Installer

While running cables may appear simple, designing and installing a reliable communication infrastructure requires specialized knowledge and experience. Hiring an experienced data cabling company can help you determine what types of cabling you need and where you can optimize your network. At Audio EnVision, we offer the following benefits that will help you get the most from your voice & data cabling.

Proper Planning and Design

Before your installation, we will evaluate your current needs while planning for future growth. We will determine the best cable routes, equipment locations, and network layouts to ensure maximum efficiency and scalability.

Better Network Performance

Poorly installed cabling can cause signal degradation, network slowdowns, dropped calls, and connectivity issues. Our professional cable installation helps your system perform at optimal speeds without compromising your network’s reliability.

Upgrading Is Easy

We design our cabling infrastructures for easy expansion and technology upgrades. As your company grows, we can add additional equipment to your network without major modifications to your existing cabling infrastructure.

Eliminating Downtime and Maintenance Costs

An improperly installed cabling system can lead to frequent troubleshooting, repairs, and productivity losses. So, we pair the right devices with your network to minimize downtime and reduce constant service calls.

Building a Strong Communication Foundation For You

By partnering with Audio EnVision, your voice & data system will be built to industry standards, optimized for performance, and prepared for the technology demands of tomorrow. To learn more about all our cabling services, call or text us at 480-405-8338. We’re here to help with all your audio, video, and networking needs.