EOFY Network Equipment: Budget-Friendly Investments

Introduction: Smart Network Investments for EOFY

Investing in network equipment this EOFY (End of Financial Year) is a strategic move for any business. However, without careful planning, you might end up overspending on unnecessary features or choosing the wrong devices, leading to inefficiency and wasted budget. So, how can you save costs while ensuring your business network operates stably – and even scales for future growth?

In this article, Prology shares essential principles and strategies to help you make smart network equipment investments, optimizing your finances while achieving maximum efficiency this EOFY 2025. We'll pinpoint common pitfalls that lead to wasted spending and offer concrete solutions suitable for businesses of all sizes.

Factors That Drive Up Network Equipment Costs

Many businesses make common mistakes that unnecessarily inflate their network equipment investment costs:

  • Buying over-specced equipment: Investing in products with excessive CPU, RAM, or bandwidth that far exceeds actual usage needs.
  • Adding unused features: Spending money on advanced features like high-end VPNs, SD-WAN, or too many PoE ports without immediate deployment plans.
  • Choosing the wrong switch/router type: Leading to the need for re-purchasing new equipment just a few months later because it can't meet growing demands.
  • Not leveraging early EOFY promotions: Missing out on special offers or waiting until the last minute when promotional stock has run out.

The "Just Enough, Easily Expandable" Principle

To optimize costs, adopt the "just enough, easily expandable" principle:

  • Prioritize upgradable equipment: Choose devices that can have their performance enhanced via firmware updates or opt for stackable switches for easy expansion when needed.
  • Router capacity: For businesses with fewer than 50 employees, a router supporting 20-50 devices is often sufficient, avoiding oversized purchases.
  • PoE switches with spare ports: Buy 8-24 port PoE switches with a few empty ports to accommodate future additions like security cameras or VoIP phones.
  • Stagger investments: You don't need to invest in everything at once. Consider breaking down investments into phases based on your budget and growth roadmap.

Choosing the Right Product Line for Your Budget

Prology suggests solutions tailored to various budget levels, making your selection process easier:

Budget Range

Suitable Solution

Key Strengths

<$1,000

Meraki Go GX20 + GR10

Cloud-managed, extremely easy to use, ideal for small offices.

$1,000–2,500

Cisco Business CBS220 + RV160

On-premise management, stable performance, suitable for businesses with higher control requirements.

>$2,500

Cisco Catalyst + Meraki MX

High-end solution with maximum security, centralized management, and superior performance for larger enterprises.

Note: If your business doesn't have in-house IT staff, prioritize products like Meraki Go or Meraki MX to significantly save on administration and operational costs thanks to their simple cloud-based management.

Prology's Offers and Support to Help You Save

Prology is committed to providing the best EOFY offers and support to help you optimize costs:

  • Special EOFY pricing: Many bundle deals offer up to 20% off, valid until June 30th.
  • Free initial configuration support: Applicable for orders over $2,000, helping you get your system up and running quickly.
  • Fast shipping: Guaranteed delivery within 1-3 days across Australia, ensuring you meet your tax deduction deadlines.
  • Free consultation: Prology's expert team is always ready to provide free advice, saving you the cost of external IT consultants.

Cost Optimization Scenarios by Business Size

Here are some typical scenarios to help you visualize how to optimize costs based on your business size:

  • Office <10 people:

    • Equipment: Meraki Go GX20 + GR10 Wi-Fi (Router + Access Point).
    • Estimated total budget: ~$850.
    • Pros: Easy management from a mobile app, no dedicated IT staff needed.
  • Office 20–30 people:

    • Equipment: Cisco Business CBS220-24P Switch + RV260 Router.
    • Estimated budget: ~$1,800.
    • Pros: Stable performance, easily expandable with additional access points or security cameras later on.

Act Now! Optimize Your EOFY Spending with Prology!

Only 5 days left to optimize your EOFY expenses! Don't miss this golden opportunity!

Call Prology now for a consultation on cost-effective and efficient network solutions – we guarantee fast delivery, timely invoicing, and dedicated deployment support.