Your network is the backbone of your organisation. From internet access to CCTV, telephony, wireless coverage and data transfer, everything depends on reliable cabling. But as technology evolves, many UK organisations continue to rely on outdated or poorly installed infrastructure.
Studies show that slow networks cost UK businesses tens of millions every year, with downtime averaging around 19 hours annually per company. Often, the root cause isn’t software or hardware, it’s the cabling.
Here are five clear signs your cabling may be holding you back, along with practical steps to fix the problem.
Slow or Unstable Connectivity
If your team regularly complains about lag, buffering, upload failures or connection drops, your cabling may be outdated.
Older copper cabling (CAT5e or early CAT6) struggles to handle:
- High-speed demand
- Multiple devices
- Cloud applications
- Modern office equipment
Upgrade to Cat6A or fibre optic cabling for faster speeds and future-proof performance.
Your Cabling Cabinet Is Messy or Disorganised
If patch leads are tangled, unlabeled or stretched, it becomes harder to troubleshoot issues and increases the risk of failure.
Scotech offers full cabinet reorganisation, including re-patching, tidy ups, labelling and layout optimisation.
You’re Planning to Expand or Add Devices
If you’re adding:
- More CCTV cameras
- Access control
- Wireless access points
- Additional staff
- New buildings or extensions
…your existing cabling may not support the increased load.
The Fix:
A network audit will identify capacity issues and recommend structured cabling or fibre upgrades.
Your Business Relies on Legacy Cabling
If your cabling is over 10 years old, not certified, or installed before modern standards were introduced, it’s likely underperforming.
Replace old cabling with Cat6A or fibre, ensuring:
- Full certification
- Compliance with ISO/IEC
- Better speeds
- Reduced interference
You’re Experiencing “Mysterious” IT Issues
Common symptoms include:
- Devices disconnecting
- Patch leads failing
- CCTV cameras dropping offline
- Slow WiFi
- Inconsistent VoIP performance
- Network loops or port failures
These often come back to poor cabling routes, damaged cables or badly terminated connections.
Scotech’s engineers perform:
- Fault finding
- Testing & certification
- Repairs and replacements
- Re-termination
- Cable trace and labelling
Don’t Let Old Cabling Slow You Down
Outdated cabling affects performance, productivity and security. If you’re experiencing any of the signs above, now is the ideal time to review your network.
Scotech can help you plan and implement a modern, high-performance infrastructure that supports your business today and in the future. Book a consultation or network audit today!
