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…
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…
By David Armstrong, CEO, b4b Group Back in November 2017, BT announced its ‘Great Copper Switch Off’ with the intention to retire its analogue telephone networks by the end of 2025 and upgrade to new digital technology using an internet connection, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or All-IP telephony. In short, the transition…
With the holiday season just around the corner, businesses across Northern Ireland are no doubt preparing for some well-deserved down time. However, what is commonly known as the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most vulnerable. Recent research by UK-based cyber security firm Darktrace has revealed that cyber crime is at…
Back in September, I wrote about the impending ‘Copper Switch Off’ – that is, the plans to shut down the entire copper broadband and telephone line network across the UK in favour of fibre. It’s the biggest change in telecoms in 150 years and if you haven’t already taken notice, you may soon need to.…
UK Telecoms Ambitions – The UK is investing hugely in the future of telecoms, presenting significant opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses to take advantage of – provided they’re ready. Earlier this month, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced the UK was joining a telecoms coalition of leading global nations and was set…
An impressive £3,000 has been raised by leading IT and telecommunications provider, b4b Group, for its Charity Partner Hope 4 Life NI at its annual Golf Day. With over 50 golfers at Galgorm Castle Golf Club, including staff, clients and friends of the businesses taking part on the day, the funds raised will go a…
You will no doubt have read some stories, or at least seen the headlines, over recent days about plans by BT to upgrade landlines across Northern Ireland to digital technology. It’s part of the telecoms giant’s Digital Voice project to replace all analogue phone lines and for users, will mean that they’ll need to plug…
Go back 30 or even 15 years and it’s safe to say Northern Ireland would not be considered a mecca for the global tech industry. Traditional industries still (largely) dominated and we were only starting to see the green shoots of new sectors emerging as the economy slowly but surely diversified. Fast forward to the…
Leading IT and telecommunications provider, b4b Group, is making great strides to create lasting change to individuals in need by partnering with Hope 4 Life NI as its new Charity Partner. The charity delivers invaluable programmes to support the mental wellbeing of individuals across Northern Ireland and are developing to extend into the UK and…