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Managing networks today can feel like a game of whack-a-mole—just as you resolve one issue, another emerges. In fact, your team likely spends over 70% of their time identifying and diagnosing problems rather than preventing them. And with Gartner reporting that IT downtime costs an average of £4,000 per minute—potentially even more for larger organisations—the stakes are high.
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Discover the truth about e-waste: common questions answered
As a local government body, you have an important role to play in providing support and stability for your communities. This remit extends beyond the services you provide to the wider community, to include the physical spaces from which you operate. Town halls, libraries, local services and public spaces can all benefit from robust infrastructure to support the needs of operational employees and residents alike. However, the funding gap means your use of budgets to effectively meet the needs of your community, including sustainability, data security and safety objectives, is under scrutiny.
Today’s learning environments have evolved far beyond chalkboards and paper workbooks. Modern students and educators expect integrated IoT devices, personalised systems, and consistently reliable Wi-Fi. But before these expectations can be met, the buildings themselves need attention. Energy-efficient, safe and well-run buildings foster the environment required for outstanding education provision.
Protecting your business: The whats and whys of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
The NHS is vital to healthcare provision in the UK, aiming to deliver free or low-cost care to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. But it is underfunded. To help reduce the financial burden, healthcare environments need to be better, smarter and more efficient.
The landscape of IT and network management is undergoing a massive shift. With the rise of remote work, cloud adoption, and an ever-growing threat landscape, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining secure, reliable, and efficient networks. Traditional network architectures are no longer sufficient, and IT professionals are on the hunt for solutions that can keep pace with these evolving demands. This article explores how to overcome the latest networking challenges faced by IT teams and how Cisco Meraki and SASE is set to redefine how businesses approach network management.
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