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What is network performance monitoring? And why does your business need it?

Sara Brian | September 2, 2024

IT networks are the backbone of the modern business. Good network performance keeps your customer service agents connected to their cloud apps, your customers experiencing a fast, seamless service on our website and your IoT devices sending critical telemetry messages on time. But modern networks are also complex. That complexity brings with it many opportunities … What is network performance monitoring? And why does your business need it?

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What are managed network services? 

Sara Brian | August 28, 2024

What are managed network services? And does your business need them? We consider why it can make sense to outsource network management to a trusted and experienced provider. In today’s connected world, network connectivity is an essential part of day-to-day operations. Whether it’s connecting devices to your cloud services or your people to essential business … What are managed network services? 

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How to choose the best SD-WAN vendor?

Sara Brian | July 8, 2024

If you’re ready to move to SD-WAN and you’re vetting potential vendors, we’ve collected some high-level considerations for you to prep beforehand. If you’re shopping for an SD-WAN vendor today, the vendor landscape can seem overly complex. In this blog, we’ll help you create a rubric to choose the best SD-WAN vendor for your site … How to choose the best SD-WAN vendor?

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How can Cisco Spaces help you to make your building smart?

Sara Brian | July 1, 2024

Buildings contribute to 33 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and 40 percent of global energy consumption, according to EU data. The need to operate buildings more efficiently is, therefore, of huge importance to the successful achievement of global Net Zero goals. Operating buildings more efficiently also has huge benefits for building owners, managers and occupiers … How can Cisco Spaces help you to make your building smart?

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How to use technology to improve the instore customer experience   

Sara Brian | June 14, 2024

Technology innovation was an obvious focus for retailers when the pandemic forced shoppers online. Does technology now have a role to play in tempting shoppers back to the high street? During the pandemic, the focus of retailers changed away from encouraging customers to spend long periods of time browsing instore.  Initially, retailers worked to move … How to use technology to improve the instore customer experience   

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Leveraging the benefits of SD WAN for your business

Sara Brian | June 3, 2024

Software-defined networks (SD WANs) are an alternative to traditional wide area networks (WANs). Unlike traditional WANs, SD WANs operate above the physical network hardware level; an “overlay” which offers additional flexibility and functionality. Traditional WANs are largely based on private telephony network provision, such as MPLS. While they offer great quality of service, they have … Leveraging the benefits of SD WAN for your business

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Is your business ready for the PSTN switch-off?   

Sara Brian | May 23, 2024

The UK’s Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be fully closed down on December 31, 2025, and all phone lines will need to be moved to a fully digital network that uses internet protocol (IP) across a fibre-based service. This switch-off will impact every single phoneline within the UK. Despite the scale of the transition, … Is your business ready for the PSTN switch-off?   

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MLR headhunts managed services veteran to ensure operational excellence at rapidly growing network specialist

Sara Brian | May 1, 2024

MLR, a rapidly growing managed services provider specialising in designing, building, optimising and managing networks has headhunted Jacqui Kennedy to join the c-suite as Chief Operations Officer. Jacqui brings with her a wealth of operational and managed services experience from companies such as Novosco, Cancom and most recently Telefonica Tech.  Her impressive track record in Managed … MLR headhunts managed services veteran to ensure operational excellence at rapidly growing network specialist

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How does a big box transform into a smart warehouse?  

Sara Brian | April 15, 2024

And how can you operate your buildings in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner?    The answer is: with MLR operating as your master systems integrator. From cabling to connectivity to automation, we can optimise the built environment in just a few steps. Step oneWe begin by asking one question – what do you want to … How does a big box transform into a smart warehouse?  

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Why Smart Buildings are the key to sustainability

Sara Brian | March 5, 2024

Buildings are responsible to over a third of the UK’s energy consumption. Operating buildings in a more efficient manner is, therefore, key to achieving the nation’s sustainability goals. Could making our buildings smarter be the key to improved sustainability? Buildings are responsible for around 30 percent of the world’s carbon footprint. In the UK, this … Why Smart Buildings are the key to sustainability

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