Definition
Network convergence integrates multiple types of communication networks – such as video, voice, and data – into a single, unified infrastructure. This allows different types of traffic to travel over the same network, simplifying management, enhancing efficiency and reducing cost.
Moreover, it enables you to access and communicate across all types of media and data using a unified network, regardless of where the information originates or is headed.
Pros and Cons of Network Convergence
Pros
- Cost savings: Combining various networks into a single infrastructure can help an organization reduce the cost of maintaining and managing separate networks.
- Simplified management: Managing a unified network infrastructure is easier than multiple separate networks.
- Increased productivity: Network convergence enables effortless collaboration and communication among users.
Cons
- There is a single point of failure: An issue with one communication network can result in downtime for all types of communication.