Most British businesses have a website, despite social media platforms providing the opportunity for online exposure. This is because websites have more functionality, customisability, and domain names that give them PR authority. That said, websites require hosting, which is more complicated than setting up social media profiles. There are many different types of web hosting ..read more

The importance of business cybersecurity compliance is poorly understood. Most owners underestimate the financial and reputational risks and completely ignore the consequences of non-compliance. That’s right; your business is legally required to have a certain level of cybersecurity and data protection for itself and its customers. And rightly so—the current trend of businesses having their ..read more

In the digital age, regulators like Ofcom not only ensure businesses get the best telecom services possible but also that the UK doesn’t end up looking like in Arnold Schawrsnegger’s classic “The Terminator”, where the unregulated tech development of corporations took us to an apocalyptic age! Jokes aside, this article delves into Ofcom’s responsibilities, its ..read more

The age of AI is now in full swing, bringing new and unthinkable cybersecurity threats to both digital and brick-and-mortar businesses of all sizes. From the local corner shop to the multi-national enterprise, everyone with an internet connection is increasingly exposed. It’s never been more important for businesses to understand and implement robust cybersecurity measures ..read more

Openreach is one of the cornerstone actors of British telecommunications, yet few businesses ever get to hear their name. While Elon Musk’s Starlink receives all the media limelight, Openreach has been on the crucial mission of rolling out fibre-optic cables to all businesses in the UK for the past 15 years, allowing our country to ..read more

Marketing jargon has clouded the true meaning of fibre optic broadband, leaving businesses puzzled over the benefits of the latest telecom technology. The subject of this article is the only authentic fibre-optic connection: full-fibre broadband. With full-fibre, your entire connection, from the provider’s core server to your router, is powered exclusively by fibre-optic cables. Not ..read more

In this blog post, we explain the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) in the simplest way possible, including real-life examples so that even your 90 year-old grandma gets it. Let’s go! Contents What is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)? How does your device find another device? What are some typical SIP messages? What apps use Session Initiation ..read more

Getting a new broadband deal can be daunting because of the quantity of technical and marketing jargon used by broadband providers. But this is all smoke and mirrors! The truth is as a user of the internet, you only need to understand the basics! Our broadband glossary will help you get there! Just click on ..read more

Everyone knows that routers are essential, but few understand what they actually do. In this article, we explain what routers are, why they are important and where they fit into a business broadband network. Check out the shortcuts below if you already know what you’re searching for! Shortcuts ☄️ Summary ? What is a router ..read more

If you don’t live in Hull or haven’t traded on the London Stock Exchange in the past twenty years, you probably haven’t heard of KCOM. This broadband provider not only offers full-fibre broadband to 159,000 homes in the North East but also boasts a unique history we’re eager to share with you. Let’s dive in ..read more