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Why your business needs a resilient internet connection

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

In this article, we discuss the importance of having a reliable, resilient business internet connection. We examine some of the disruption caused and costs felt when the internet fails businesses. We also consider some of the commercial benefits of having a resilient internet connection, and how to mitigate the risks. Today, businesses depend on strong…

Digital transformation journey

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Over the last 18 months we have been working on a digital transformation project to roll out a new Digital Operations Platform (DOP). The objective of the project has been to help us improve services to our customers, streamline our operations and deliver products, services, and IT support faster. I am pleased to say that…

Modern Networks Talks Cyber Resilience at UKSPA Winter Conference

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

On Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd of December 2022, Modern Networks participated in the UKSPA (UK Science Park Association) Winter Conference, held at Bruntwood SciTech No. 1 Circle Square, Manchester. Modern Networks has actively supported the last three UKSPA events, building on the affiliation started by our sister company Bridge Fibre. Over the two days,…

Solar panels convert rooftop space into eco-friendly real estate

Thursday, June 9th, 2022

Modern Networks installs solar panels at its Hitchin, Hertfordshire offices as part of the company’s on-going efforts to reduce waste, minimise its carbon footprint and become a greener, more energy efficient business. Environmental responsibility At Modern Networks we take our environmental and social responsibilities very seriously. This means looking at everything we do from reducing…

Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

Ransomware is one of the fastest growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victim to an attack. In case you didn’t know, a ransomware attack is where cyber criminals infiltrate your network (or device) and steal your data by encrypting it. The data is still there, but you can’t access it….

Always have a Cloud backup plan

Monday, June 6th, 2022

In this article, we examine why it always pays to have a Cloud backup plan as part of your cyber security and data protection safeguards. An uncomfortable truth Ransomware is a hot topic right now. One of Europe’s largest consumer electronics retailers, MediaMarkt was hit by a massive ransomware attack in November 2021. The attack…

Leasing provides certainty in uncertain times

Friday, July 1st, 2022

The world is suffering from a microchip shortage, made worse by the economic downturn following the coronavirus pandemic.1 Increased demand for computer hardware and reduced supply means higher prices and longer lead-times. Brexit, a shortage of lorry drivers across Europe and global supply chain problems have contributed to a perfect storm of misery for manufacturers….

Cloud services: does your business need them?

Friday, July 1st, 2022

Today, 90% of companies use Cloud-hosted software.1 Cloud services went mainstream back in the 1990s. Salesforce was the first company to offer Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) over the Internet.2 Nowadays, a company’s entire IT infrastructure (IaaS) can be hosted in the Cloud. So, what are Cloud services? And does your business need them? What is Cloud computing?…