Case Study: Kusile Telecommunications

A well$-$known telecommunications firm in Cape Town, Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd$,$ is having trouble with its network infrastructure as it extends its services to more locations. The organisation serves an expanding clientele by offering voice communications, data hosting, and internet connectivity. However, its capacity to continue providing dependable and high$-$performing services is being hindered by problems with scalability, network congestion, security, and inter$-$operability.

Required:

$2\mathrm{.}1$ How can Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd improve the scalability of its network infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand for high$-$speed internet connectivity? $(3$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ What are the potential benefits of upgrading network infrastructure with scalable technologies for Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd$?(2$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ How can Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd address network congestion issues while maintaining high performance for its customers? $(3$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}4$ Why is it essential for Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd to enhance its network security measures?

$(3$ Marks$)$

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$2\mathrm{.}5$ Why is adhering to inter$-$operability standards important for Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd$?(3$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}6$ Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd is considering different network topologies for its infrastructure upgrade. Explain the characteristics of a bus topology and a star topology. $(2$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}7$ What are the advantages and disadvantages of a ring topology compared to a star topology for Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd$\text{'}$ network? $(4$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}8$ Kusile $($Pty$)$ Ltd currently operates a hybrid network environment with multiple topologies in different office locations. How can the company ensure seamless integration and communication between these diverse topologies?