Home - Network Communications News (NCN) – the UK’s premier title for network infrastructure installers, integrators and end users. https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/ Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:25:37 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb European Commission educates end users about IT and the cloud https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1117-european-commission-educates-end-users-about-it-and-the-cloud https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1117-european-commission-educates-end-users-about-it-and-the-cloud

European Commission educates end users about IT and the cloud

The European Commission has released a set of videos that aim to make IT and the cloud more accessible to businesses and end users as part of its Digital Agenda strategy.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:45:41 +0000
One million primary and secondary schools to get iPads and tablets for Christmas – Extreme Networks survey of Mumsnet Research Panel https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1115-one-million-primary-and-secondary-schools-to-get-ipads-and-tablets-for-christmas-extreme-networks-survey-of-mumsnet-research-panel https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1115-one-million-primary-and-secondary-schools-to-get-ipads-and-tablets-for-christmas-extreme-networks-survey-of-mumsnet-research-panel

One million primary and secondary school pupils to get iPads and tablets for Christmas – Extreme Networks survey of Mumsnet Research Panel

This Christmas, parents across the UK expect to spend over two hundred million pounds (£200,000,000) to buy nearly one million new iPads and tablet computers for their primary and secondary school aged children.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:06:42 +0000
Geo Networks implements Exfo’s Network Quality Management System https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1113-geo-networks-implements-exfo-s-network-quality-management-system https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1113-geo-networks-implements-exfo-s-network-quality-management-system

Geo Networks implements Exfo’s Network Quality Management System

Geo Networks has announced the implementation of Exfo Inc NQMSfiber system to centrally manage its national optical fibre network.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:50:15 +0000
Nimans launches SIP service https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1111-nimans-launches-sip-service https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1111-nimans-launches-sip-service

Nimans launches SIP service

Nimans has launched its own SIP trunk service to provide resellers with ‘more control’ and access to a complete range of network based products and expertise.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:44:11 +0000
Brand-Rex appoints Andy Sharkey as sales director https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1109-brand-rex-appoints-andy-sharkey-as-sales-director https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1109-brand-rex-appoints-andy-sharkey-as-sales-director

Brand-Rex appoints Andy Sharkey as sales director

Brand-Rex has appointed Andy Sharkey as its new sales director, based at the company’s headquarters in Glenrothes, Scotland.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:37:27 +0000
Nimans announces ‘The Book’ launch https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1107-nimans-announces-the-book-launch https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1107-nimans-announces-the-book-launch

Nimans announces ‘The Book’ launch

Nimans has unveiled its 2014 ‘Voice and Data Book’ encompassing 7,000 products across more than 500 pages.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:29:42 +0000
No jolly Christmas for UK IT professionals this year https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1105-no-jolly-christmas-for-uk-it-professionals-this-year https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1105-no-jolly-christmas-for-uk-it-professionals-this-year

No jolly Christmas for UK IT professionals this year

A survey of IT professionals, commissioned by the Ipswitch Network Management Division* has revealed that instead of enjoying their turkey this Christmas, nearly two thirds (58 per cent) of IT professionals expect themselves to be either working, or 'on call' during the days surrounding Christmas, despite planned holiday. A further 41 per cent will be using their time off to reflect and plan for next year.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:34:28 +0000
NTT Communications signs strategic agreement with ONO to enhance their communications services in Spain https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1103-ntt-communications-signs-strategic-agreement-with-ono-to-enhance-their-communications-services-in-spain https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1103-ntt-communications-signs-strategic-agreement-with-ono-to-enhance-their-communications-services-in-spain

NTT Communications signs strategic agreement with ONO to enhance their communications services in Spain


NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), a wholly owned subsidiary of the NTT Group has signed a strategic agreement with ONO, a leading operator in fibre optic communications in Spain.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:10:36 +0000
Learning lessons https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1101-learning-lessons https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1101-learning-lessons

Learning lessons

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation will be helping one of the UK’s leading further education institutions, Walsall College, to deliver new IT services to over 7,500 students using its Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) Select platform.

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[email protected] (Super User) News Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:19:30 +0000
Keep your cool https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1099-keep-your-cool https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1099-keep-your-cool

Keep your cool

When Emerson Control Techniques commissioned SKT Services to provide an energy efficient cooling system for its server room, Weatherite Building Services (WBS) was commissioned to provide a solution that achieved significant savings in energy costs without impacting on the available floor space within the building.

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[email protected] (Super User) News Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:18:52 +0000
Game on https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1097-game-on https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1097-game-on

Game on

Boston Networks has been appointed as Official Cabling Services Provider for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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[email protected] (Super User) News Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:18:13 +0000
Brand-Rex partners with Allied Telesis https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1095-brand-rex-partners-with-allied-telesis https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1095-brand-rex-partners-with-allied-telesis

Brand-Rex partners with Allied Telesis

Brand-Rex has signed an EcoSystem Partnership with IP networking infrastructure provider Allied Telesis.



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[email protected] (Super User) News Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:17:41 +0000
NextiraOne and Alcatel-Lucent sign new global partnership agreement https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1093-nextiraone-and-alcatel-lucent-sign-new-global-partnership-agreement https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1093-nextiraone-and-alcatel-lucent-sign-new-global-partnership-agreement

NextiraOne and Alcatel-Lucent sign new global partnership agreement

NextiraOne and Alcatel-Lucent have signed a global partnership agreement that will see the companies strengthening their close working relationship and delivering streamlined services and enhanced solutions to Enterprise customers.

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[email protected] (Super User) News Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:16:44 +0000
Whitehall Media announces inaugural Software Defined Networking event https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1091-whitehall-media-announces-inaugural-software-defined-networking-event https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1091-whitehall-media-announces-inaugural-software-defined-networking-event

Whitehall Media announces inaugural Software Defined Networking event

Whitehall Media has announced news of its inaugural Software Defined Networking conference, which is set to take place at Hotel Russell, London on 3rd December 2013.

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[email protected] (Super User) News Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:15:34 +0000
IT resellers and vendors meet at Datacentre Distribution launch event https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1087-it-resellers-and-vendors-meet-at-datacentre-distribution-launch-event https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1087-it-resellers-and-vendors-meet-at-datacentre-distribution-launch-event

IT resellers and vendors meet at Datacentre Distribution launch event

Datacentre Distribution has welcomed over 40 customers to a special event to celebrate its official launch this month.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:57:18 +0000
New website launch for Urmet UK https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1085-new-website-launch-for-urmet-uk https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1085-new-website-launch-for-urmet-uk

New website launch for Urmet UK

Urmet UK has announced the release of its new website.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:40:19 +0000
R&M shifts gear in the UK with new MD https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1083-r-m-shifts-gear-in-the-uk-with-new-md https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1083-r-m-shifts-gear-in-the-uk-with-new-md

R&M shifts gear in the UK with new MD

Reichle & De Massari (R&M) has welcomed Pete Gough as new managing director for the United Kingdom.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:45:53 +0000
CityFibre and Peterborough seal partnership on 'gigabit city' roll out https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1081-cityfibre-and-peterborough-seal-partnership-on-gigabit-city-roll-out https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1081-cityfibre-and-peterborough-seal-partnership-on-gigabit-city-roll-out

CityFibre and Peterborough seal partnership on 'gigabit city' roll out

CityFibre’s vision of creating gigabit cities throughout the UK has taken a significant step forward with the official signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Peterborough City Council at a ceremony held in the Town Hall on Wednesday 13th November.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:34:32 +0000
InTechnology expands retail client base with Teletext win https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1079-intechnology-expands-retail-client-base-with-teletext-win https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1079-intechnology-expands-retail-client-base-with-teletext-win

InTechnology expands retail client base with Teletext win

InTechnology has boosted its presence in the retail sector by winning a managed services and hosting contract with Teletext Holidays.

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:42:13 +0000
Siemon expands global accounts team https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1077-siemon-expands-global-accounts-team https://networkcommunicationsnews.co.uk/index.php/1077-siemon-expands-global-accounts-team

Siemon expands global accounts team

Siemon has expanded its global accounts team. Two well known industry professionals have joined the manufacturer; Harry Bargus and Stephen Edwards, targeted to work with end user clients and the channel that serves them. 

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[email protected] (Russell Drury) News Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:28:31 +0000