MLR is proud to announce it has achieved gold status with Constructionline. This accreditation is a fast and efficient way of providing customers and contractors with the certainty that MLR is operating at a very high recognised standard. Constructionline is a procurement and supply chain body, providing support and connecting buyers & suppliers across the public … MLR achieves gold status with Constructionline
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The differences between a leased line and broadband are substantial but many users are not aware of them. The key four areas of variation are: Cost Reliability Speed Technology Which one your business uses depends on many variables. Let’s look at each area in more detail: COST – Leased lines are more expensive but this … Leased line v broadband – what are the differences?
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What is a leased line? This is a direct line between two locations, normally the ISP and the business. The line is not shared (as with normal broadband) so the user has exclusive access. This brings with it many benefits, particularly when a business may incur high costs when losing internet access. Is a leased … What are leased lines and are they right for my business? How will my business benefit?
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How technology is causing a ruckus in retail Technology now extends beyond simple connectivity to anticipatory decision making. We’ll highlight some of the ways technology is causing a ruckus in retail including AI, cloud WiFI, omnichannel and more… It’s all wireless. Even in 2017, IDC identified, “Retail engagement simply requires that multiple devices — smartphones, … How technology is causing a ruckus in retail
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If you’re wondering why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFi, the short answer is simplicity. But we’ll explore what factors are restricting WiFi deployments for small and medium-sized enterprises. And we’ll explain how Ruckus works to eliminate those issues for most operations in this 2-minute read. What issues do SMEs face with WiFi? … Why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFI?
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Definition of dark fibre Dark fibre may sound like something from a sci-fi movie but it is purely spare network fibre in the ground. Because it is ‘unlit’, it is referred to as dark fibre. The cost of digging fibre optic network routes is costly; hence, spare cables can be laid to provide additional capacity … What is dark fibre and its benefits? Is it right for my business?
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Many of the terms used when discussing connectivity can be confusing. Whilst some are easy to work out, others aren’t. To save misunderstandings, we have put together a connectivity jargon buster to explain many of the common terms. So dig in and find out more about connectivity and its many acronyms: ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber … Connectivity jargon buster
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If you’re struggling with low bandwidth and slow WiFi speeds, there could be some simple things causing these dips. Today, we’re talking about common factors affecting your business WiFi performance and how to overcome them in this 2-minute read. 1. Too much traffic on low bands The 5GHz band has way more channels than the … Factors affecting your business WiFi performance and how to overcome them
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Cabling is an involved installation. Today, we’ll be discussing considerations for planning large, structured cabling projects and managing them to successful completion. Now, before you get to this stage, you would have completed a detailed needs analysis to know exactly what your requirements are. Your next step is planning the actual execution of this massive … Cabling – considerations for planning large structured cabling projects
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