IT Support for Science Parks, Research Hubs, and Innovation Centres

At Modern Networks, we recognize that seamless business broadband connectivity is the lifeblood of thriving business ecosystems. As a trusted provider of managed IT services, we specialize in supporting science parks, innovation centres, and university research hubs across the UK.

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Tenants confirm that a reliable, high-speed internet connection is essential when selecting a science park, Innovation centre or business hub.

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Half of small businesses experience unreliable data connectivity, which hampers their growth. We aim to provide the connectivity businesses need to thrive.

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Three in five UK SMEs do not have high-speed internet, which inhibits their ability to access e-commerce, advertise online or adopt browser-based technologies.

If you are a landlord or managing agent of a science park, we can provide your tenants with reliable, secure high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, and voice-over IP phone services from the first day of occupancy. Our focus is on catering to the unique needs of science parks, ensuring that your tenants have a smooth and straightforward moving-in experience.

Join us at Modern Networks, where we enable businesses to thrive with our 24/7 IT support, super-fast business broadband and cost-effective VoIP phone services.

Unique Challenges for Science Parks

Modern Networks provides expert IT support, network solutions and fast-fibre broadband connectivity for science parks, addressing your unique challenges.

  • Landlords can benefit from improved financial management, energy-efficient technologies, regulatory compliance, and reliable internet connectivity to attract and retain innovative tenants.
  • Managing agents can optimise costs, implement green building practices, integrate smart building management systems, ensure compliance, and enhance tenant satisfaction, leading to a better return on investment.
  • Tenants can access affordable workspace, align with green policies, utilise cutting-edge technologies, protect intellectual property rights, and collaborate with academia and industry partners, leading to innovation and growth.

10 Reasons to Choose Modern Networks

Our outsourced IT, business broadband and voice-over IP solutions provide science parks with the agility, expertise, and scalability to tackle multifaceted challenges effectively, ensuring their continued growth and success.

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1. Fast Fibre Business Broadband:

Our super-fast broadband ensures uninterrupted communication, collaboration, and data exchange. Whether it's research data, virtual meetings, or Cloud-based applications, we've got you covered. Tenants can start using our fast, resilient business broadband from the very first day of their occupancy.

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2. Reliable IT Support:

Our experienced team is here to assist 24/7. From troubleshooting technical glitches to optimising network performance, we're committed to keeping your operations running smoothly. Additionally, we have conveniently located offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Cambridge, London, and Exeter, Devon.

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3. JANET Network Access:

As a JISC partner, we offer direct access to the JANET network. This means seamless, fast, secure and resilient connectivity to other JANET-connected organizations, including academic institutions and research centres.

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4. Cloud Services:

We can help you migrate to the Cloud and take advantage of its benefits, such as scalability, flexibility and cost savings. We can also provide you with Cloud backup, storage and security solutions.

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5. Managed Services:

We can take care of your IT infrastructure and support, so you can focus on your core business. We can monitor, maintain, and update your IT systems, as well as provide 24/7 helpdesk support and remote assistance.

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6. Cybersecurity:

We can protect your network and data from cyber threats, such as malware, ransomware, and phishing. We can also provide you with firewall, antivirus, encryption, and VPN solutions.

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7. Voice Over IP:

We can provide you with modern and cost-effective telephone solutions, such as VoIP, SIP trunking and unified communications. We can also integrate your phone system with your CRM and other applications.

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8. Compliance Fulfilment:

In highly regulated industries, compliance with laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is crucial. Our expertise ensures your IT always remains compliant.

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9. Environmental Sustainability:

When it comes to ecological sustainability, technology can play a vital role in helping institutions achieve their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) goals. IT outsourcing can help save energy and reduce electronic waste.

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10. UKSPA Membership:

We're proud members of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA). Our active involvement allows us to stay at the forefront of industry trends, share best practices, and contribute to the growth of science parks and innovation centres.

Our Success Stories

Our super-fast business broadband, VoIP phone systems and IT support services are trusted by over 40 science parks and 800 on-site tenant businesses including some of the world’s leading research, medical, bioscience, engineering, and technology firms.

Some of Our Park Locations

We provide IT services to some of Europe’s oldest and most successful science parks, and Scotland’s largest business park, and support some of the UK’s premium innovation centres.

Why Choose Modern Networks?

Modern Networks focuses on the needs of landlords and managing agents of science parks and other multi-tenanted commercial properties. We deliver the services you need to attract, retain and grow your tenants.

We work in partnership with you to deliver the business broadband, VoIP phone services and IT support that you need, whatever your size and stage of site development. Some of the UK’s leading science and business parks trust Modern Networks to deliver internet access for their tenants.

Our core fibre network provides us with greater control over the communications services we supply, backed up by our experienced engineering and IT support teams – this all helps us provide the right high-speed, high-quality, and scalable broadband services for your tenants.

Get in touch today

To learn more about our range of IT managed services for science parks, innovation centres and business hubs:

Call us at 01462 426500 or Email us

Get a Quote

Whether you’re looking for reliable tech support or need to upgrade your entire IT network, start your journey with Modern Networks by answering a couple of questions. We’ll provide a no obligation quote, good for thirty days.