High-Speed Networks
A low-latency LAN/WAN architecture designed, built and documented for throughput, resilience and growth — so the network stops being the reason applications feel slow.
The problem this solves
Most slow networks are not short on bandwidth. They are short on design: flat layer-2 domains, oversubscribed uplinks, single points of failure nobody mapped, and quality-of-service rules that were never written. This engagement replaces guesswork with a measured baseline, a target architecture and a controlled cutover.
Who it is for
- Organizations whose core switching or WAN links are saturated during normal business hours
- Teams moving more workloads to cloud, video or real-time systems that expose latency and jitter
- Sites that have grown by adding switches and links without a design behind them
- IT leads who need a documented, supportable network before the next expansion
Not the right fit if
- You need a single access point or a home-office fix
- You want hardware resold with no design or documentation work
What is included — scope of work
Baseline & traffic study
We measure utilisation, latency, loss and top talkers across core, distribution and WAN links so the design is based on your traffic, not a vendor datasheet.
Target architecture
Core/distribution/access design, uplink sizing, segmentation (VLAN/VRF), routing and redundancy, written up so your team can operate it.
Bill of materials
Vendor-neutral hardware and licence list with sizing rationale. You buy direct or through your preferred reseller.
Configuration build
Standardised switch and router configurations, QoS policy for voice/video/real-time traffic, and management-plane hardening.
Cutover & validation
A staged cutover plan with rollback steps, executed in agreed change windows, followed by post-change throughput and failover tests.
Documentation & handoff
Logical and physical diagrams, IP plan, config backups and a runbook for common changes.
Deliverables
- Network baseline report with measured utilisation and latency
- Target architecture document and diagrams
- Vendor-neutral bill of materials
- Standard configuration templates
- Cutover plan with rollback and test scripts
- Post-cutover validation report
- Operations runbook and handoff session
How it works
Discover
Kickoff, access, inventory and a one-to-two-week traffic baseline.Design
Target architecture, BOM and change plan reviewed and signed off with you.Build
Configuration templates prepared and staged; hardware received and pre-tested.Cut over
Changes executed in agreed windows with rollback ready.Hand off
Validation testing, documentation and a walkthrough with your team.
What affects the price
The $15,000 fee covers design, configuration and cutover for one site or campus of typical small-to-mid size. Hardware, licences and carrier circuits are not included and are purchased by you. Multi-site scope, after-hours work beyond the agreed windows or major cabling remediation are quoted separately before any work starts. See all Network & Infrastructure Services.
Frequently asked questions
Is hardware included in the $15,000?
No. The fee covers engineering. We provide a vendor-neutral bill of materials and you purchase equipment directly, so there is no markup hidden in the price.
Will there be downtime?
Cutover work is scheduled in change windows you approve, with a rollback plan for every step. Some brief interruptions are normal during cutover; we tell you in advance exactly which services are affected.
Do you only work with one vendor?
No. Designs are vendor-neutral. If you already standardise on a platform, we design around it.
Can I see case studies?
Not yet. Gridwise is a newly launched practice and we do not publish testimonials or client logos. Instead, scope, deliverables and acceptance tests are fixed in writing before you commit.
What happens after handoff?
You own the design, configs and documentation. If you want ongoing monitoring, see Data Network Services or Managed Cloud & Network Operations.
Related: Networking →Fiber-Optic Cabling →Data Network Services →
What we need from you
- A named technical contact with authority to approve changes
- Current network diagrams, device inventory or whatever documentation exists, however incomplete
- Read-only access to network devices and monitoring tools during discovery
- Carrier and circuit contract details, including renewal dates
- Agreed change windows for any work that touches production
How Gridwise works
Written scope before work starts. Every engagement begins with a written scope, deliverables list and fixed price or monthly fee. Nothing is billed outside that scope without your written approval.
Vendor-neutral advice. Gridwise does not take commissions from hardware, carrier, cloud or software vendors, so recommendations follow your requirements rather than a sales target.
You own the outputs. Designs, configurations, documentation and code produced for you are yours to keep and use with any provider.
Honest about where we are. Gridwise Technology is a newly launched practice. We do not publish testimonials, client logos or case studies, and we will not invent them. What we offer instead is a clear process, written acceptance criteria and documented results for your own environment.
What happens after you apply
Your application goes straight to the Gridwise team, not to a sales queue. Within one business day we reply by email with either a short list of clarifying questions or a proposal for a scoping conversation. If the engagement looks like a fit, we send a written scope that lists the work, the deliverables, the timeline, the fixed price or monthly fee, and the assumptions it depends on. Nothing starts and nothing is billed until you have reviewed and approved that document. If we are not the right partner for what you need, we will say so plainly and, where we can, point you toward a better option.
Ready to scope High-Speed Networks?
Tell us about your environment in a short application. We reply with questions or a written scope and fixed price, no obligation and no booking calendar required.
Apply for a scoping call →