Economies and trade have become increasingly dependent on internet connectivity, making robust access a key strategic and security priority. There’s no doubt about it: the necessity for high-speed, low latency internet is absolute.

In 2023, the era of 3G is coming to an end, but its impact extends far beyond mobile devices. With the advent of 5G, technology is being revolutionised, propelling advancements in virtual reality and expanding connectivity.

In December 2025, Openreach will deactivate the public switched telephone network (PSTN), which underpins integrated services digital network (ISDN), Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ASDL), and Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) services. As a result, these services – and the services that are built on top of them – will go offline. The good news is there’s no need to panic. Plenty of alternative...

The largest machine ever constructed by mankind and widely used is the internet. New ways to evolve the internet are deployed in real-time daily, with AI chatbots and machine learning dominating the current 2023 agenda. But that comes at a cost. Now more than ever, many businesses are seeking ways to reduce their rising bills. The projected value of the global Internet of Things (IoT) in the...

In today's digital age, it’s become essential for businesses to ensure the safety and security of both their data and their systems. Cyber threats are becoming more and more sophisticated and prevalent, and businesses need to take proactive measures to protect themselves. One of the best ways for organisations to safeguard themselves is Cyber Essentials, which also allows them to demonstrate to...

The ISDN switch-off is much sooner than you think, yet as many as 2 million customers still rely on ISDN as their primary connectivity solution. As we power through the five-year switch-off plan, we’ve put together a guide to what you need to consider when choosing and implementing your ISDN alternative.

At the start of 2020, I was at odds with having to define what ‘normal’ meant, or indeed what the ‘new normal’ would mean to the UK. In contrast, my colleagues at FluidOne were quick to adopt the new terminology, and have regularly reminded me of my issue to adapt to the new times. There is no doubt that the global pandemic has made it important to consider what we define as normal, especially...

To continually diversify our Platform One offering for our partners, we recently launched an exciting new partnership with 8x8, a cloud UC solution. To ensure you get the most out of this new service we have broken down in detail how this new cloud communications platform can help your customers be number one in their fields.

Working from home used to be considered a privilege or even a benefit for workers, but as the recent Covid pandemic has shown us, sometimes organisations need everyone to work remotely as a matter of business continuity. It is in times of crises, created by a pandemic, technology outage or even a natural disaster that sometimes the only way to conduct business means everyone has to be working...