The digital divide has long been a barrier to progress in Northern Ireland, particularly in rural areas, where broadband is often slow and unreliable. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace and we stand on the brink of the ‘Great Switch Off’, the need for enhanced broadband connectivity has never been more pressing.…
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In today’s fast-paced business landscape, remaining competitive can be a challenge. For those striving to stay ahead of the curve, managed IT services offer a potential solution by enabling organisations to outsource their IT needs to a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring they optimise their operations and maintain a competitive edge. There are a range…
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In a significant announcement, BT recently confirmed that the much-anticipated switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), initially scheduled for late 2025, has been postponed to January 2027. But what exactly does this mean for businesses? The ‘Great Switch Off’ refers to the transition from BT’s traditional and analogue PSTN and Integrated Services Digital…
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As the pace of digital transformation accelerates, businesses worldwide face an intensifying battle against cybercrime. This is especially true for telecoms companies, for whom cybersecurity has become mission-critical as they fend off increasingly sophisticated attacks to secure their networks and shield customers from emerging risks. Telecoms companies are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the…
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b4b Group has joined Retail NI as it continues to support the growth and success of the sector. As a managed services provider, b4b Group offers customers a single technology partner covering all aspects of IT, telecoms and the Internet of Things (IOT), with core services including phone systems, broadband solutions, mobile, and IT…
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Leading IT and telecommunications provider b4b Group has achieved ISO 27001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for managing information security. In an era of heightened global cybersecurity risks, ISO 27001 enables organisations to manage their information security by setting out the requirements for a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS). The standard helps organisations to…
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In an era of rising cybercrime, there are few things more valuable than customer trust, accreditation and reputation. Indeed, according to the 2023 Cybersecurity Report by Check Point Research, global cyberattacks increased by 38% compared to 2022. At b4b Group, we recently added the ISO 27001 standard to our list of compliance accreditations, an achievement…
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By now, most of you will have heard about the Great Copper Switch Off, the UK’s biggest shake-up of telecoms in over 150 years. The end is near for the old copper broadband and telephone line network as it prepares to bow out to its full fibre successor. So, where is Northern Ireland on its…
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For some, of course, it was always normal. For many, though, it would prove to be the essence of what would become known as the ‘new normal’. It was around this time four years ago, soon after the outbreak of Covid-19, that businesses across Northern Ireland and much further afield had to start becoming equipped…
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By David Armstrong, CEO People often ask what the difference is between 4G and 5G mobile phone coverage. One analogy is to think of it as driving on a three-lane motorway, then switching to a six-lane motorway. A lot more cars, or in this instance data, travelling at high speed. It can be that significant.…
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