white paper template 1
{title}
A White Paper
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{date}
{office name}
{agency name}
Contents
1. Introduction / Background 2
2. Abstract / Business Case 2
3. Problem Statement / Introduction 2
4. Proposed Solution(s) 2
a. Introduction of Solution 2
b. Application of Solution 2
5. Future Direction / Long-Term Focus 2
6. Results / Conclusion 2
Appendices 3
Appendix A – Scenarios 3
Appendix B – Options 3
Appendix C – Authors 3
Appendix D – References 3
1. Introduction / Background
The Ullman, Manly, & Ulysses Corporation (UMUC) has grown substantially in the past decade. It has grown from one location and a few local customers to the international provider it is today. The 250 employees serve more than 75,000 customers worldwide from four locations in the United States and three European offices. UMUC’s catalog of more than 100,000 parts has grown as well. A result of such exponential company growth is the increased network traffic that has overwhelmed the current telecommunication infrastructure.
2. Abstract / Business Case
The purpose of this paper is to provide UMUC's executives an overview of a proposed network solution to replace the current telecommunications network. The overview will outline how using advanced technologies for high availability, efficiency, and security management, such as virtual private network (VPN) technologies, will give us the ability to facilitate company expansion.
3. Problem Statement / Introduction
A result of such exponential company growth is the increased network traffic that has overwhelmed the current telecommunication infrastructure. UMUC IT staff has seen increases in network issues and system outages due to the fact that the current systems are unable to manage the increased demand. The inability to provide customers with premier service has had a negative impact on the organization’s reputation.
The aforementioned network issues have brought to light a number issues with the network management company. There has been a great
A White Paper
nks
{date}
{office name}
{agency name}
Contents
1. Introduction / Background 2
2. Abstract / Business Case 2
3. Problem Statement / Introduction 2
4. Proposed Solution(s) 2
a. Introduction of Solution 2
b. Application of Solution 2
5. Future Direction / Long-Term Focus 2
6. Results / Conclusion 2
Appendices 3
Appendix A – Scenarios 3
Appendix B – Options 3
Appendix C – Authors 3
Appendix D – References 3
1. Introduction / Background
The Ullman, Manly, & Ulysses Corporation (UMUC) has grown substantially in the past decade. It has grown from one location and a few local customers to the international provider it is today. The 250 employees serve more than 75,000 customers worldwide from four locations in the United States and three European offices. UMUC’s catalog of more than 100,000 parts has grown as well. A result of such exponential company growth is the increased network traffic that has overwhelmed the current telecommunication infrastructure.
2. Abstract / Business Case
The purpose of this paper is to provide UMUC's executives an overview of a proposed network solution to replace the current telecommunications network. The overview will outline how using advanced technologies for high availability, efficiency, and security management, such as virtual private network (VPN) technologies, will give us the ability to facilitate company expansion.
3. Problem Statement / Introduction
A result of such exponential company growth is the increased network traffic that has overwhelmed the current telecommunication infrastructure. UMUC IT staff has seen increases in network issues and system outages due to the fact that the current systems are unable to manage the increased demand. The inability to provide customers with premier service has had a negative impact on the organization’s reputation.
The aforementioned network issues have brought to light a number issues with the network management company. There has been a great
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