Blogs

Industry specialist heads up MLR’s new Major Developments division 

Sara Brian | March 24, 2025

MLR, a rapidly growing managed services provider specialising in designing, building, optimising and managing networks has headhunted Mark Hope to head up its new major developments division. Mark brings his experience in leading businesses through development and change programmes to MLR’s newly formed Major Developments division. His recent roles include spearheading a number of major … Industry specialist heads up MLR’s new Major Developments division 

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What is a network audit? And why is it necessary for your business?

Hannah Bowater | March 6, 2025

In this article we consider what a network audit is and what makes it necessary for any business to undertake. What is a network audit? A network audit is a review of your business IT network. It looks at the network and IT infrastructure and its management protocols, permissions and policies as well as all … What is a network audit? And why is it necessary for your business?

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The rise of remote managed IT services

Hannah Bowater | March 3, 2025

The move to remote and hybrid working has had dramatic impact on most organisation’s technology stacks. Surprisingly, it is also impacting the way IT services are delivered. By 2025, it is expected that 68% of IT managed services providers will provide their services remotely.   The rise of managed IT services   The outsourcing model … The rise of remote managed IT services

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Reflecting on Cisco Live 2025: Insights from MLR’s Technical Director

Hannah Bowater | February 26, 2025

Attending Cisco Live for the eighth consecutive year highlights MLR’s commitment to staying at the forefront of networking technology. For our technical team, it’s more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of new product innovations, refine troubleshooting skills, and connect with a global community of experts. Bringing this expertise back to … Reflecting on Cisco Live 2025: Insights from MLR’s Technical Director

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Is your MSP a superhero?

Sara Brian | December 17, 2024

Is the service you receive from your MSP up to scratch? From swooping in to save the day when something goes wrong to working discreetly in the background to keep your environment safe, your MSP should share some characteristics with your favourite superhero! What should you expect from a managed service provider? We hold that … Is your MSP a superhero?

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Why does your business need an MSP?

Sara Brian | December 6, 2024

Managed service providers (MSPs) offer a range of services to support and optimise your connectivity and networking service and performance. There are several convincing reasons why a business might need an MSP.  Let’s consider a few of the most compelling reasons why your business might need an MSP. 1. Your inhouse team is struggling to … Why does your business need an MSP?

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IT infrastructure should not be an afterthought: it’s critical to consider technology requirements at the design stage

Sara Brian | November 20, 2024

In our connected world, digital infrastructure needs more than ever to be at the heart of architectural planning and engineering.  New expectations around smart and sustainable buildings, always-on connectivity and regulation around maintaining a “golden thread” of information about a building’s safety, build and infrastructure make it necessary to focus attention on digital infrastructure early … IT infrastructure should not be an afterthought: it’s critical to consider technology requirements at the design stage

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How to choose the best SD-WAN vendor?

Sara Brian | November 15, 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 does a big box transform into a smart warehouse?  

Sara Brian | October 3, 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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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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