Information Networking Company (GMT) will develop a sound initial network design that takes into consideration both short and long-term needs--in order to assure a cost-effective system that can be easily and inexpensively upgraded. Selection of cabling, topology, network operating system, gateways, routers, switches/hubs, file server hardware, network cards, and network application software appropriate to the environment can mean the difference in a successful network that operates smoothly and efficiently, or one that is slow and difficult to use. Substantial cost savings can also be gained with a properly planned network design. We draw upon our exposure to many networking and business environments to assure the network's design will meet today's and tomorrow's needs at the lowest cost and with the greatest flexibility.