04 July 2025

Matthew Terry, Senior Product Manager, WatchGuard Technologies

Cyber adversaries grow more agile and sophisticated every day. This means that the level of security that an enterprise needs, has to go far beyond simply installing traditional firewalls and antivirus software. All UK enterprises these days are dealing with advanced malware and ransomware, as well as persistent, targeted attacks.
With that in mind, some top tips for choosing a hybrid network security solution, that fully protects remote and office users, include:

06 June 2025

Anthony Senter, CEO, & Toby Sturridge, CTO, SDWAN & SASE Solutions

Deploying SD-WAN can transform business connectivity, improve application performance and reduce costs - but success depends on careful planning and execution - and most importantly the expertise and experience of the provider.

Define clear business objectives: Start by identifying your primary goals: improved performance, cost reduction, enhanced security and better remote connectivity. Tailoring your SD-WAN deployment to these objectives ensures the solution delivers the intended value. If you’re looking for digital transformation, you need essential underpinning technologies like SD-WAN and all connected businesses need robust cybersecurity and data assurance.

08 May 2025

Jonathan Sharp, CEO, Britannic

A secure, robust and reliant LAN is mission-critical and a non-negotiable for all businesses. Ensuring you can operate seamlessly and securely without any interruptions or downtime. In a noisy saturated market, it can be difficult to decide what LAN testing equipment to use and from which vendor. Follow our top tips on selecting the right technology for your needs.

What do you need and why?

Take time to understand what you are testing for, as there are different tools for different purposes. Are you looking to test for feedback on SLAs, response times, review logs, the robustness of a circuit, speed and bandwidth capabilities, or to alert you of network anomalies?

07 May 2025

Nigel Hedges, Application and Technical Specialist, Fluke Networks

Whether you’re installing copper or fiber, every LAN cabling project hinges on one thing: reliable test results. As networks demand higher speeds and clients expect zero issues post-installation, the margin for error in the field is shrinking fast. Forward-thinking teams are turning to smarter workflows and more capable test equipment to streamline their jobs and deliver consistent, certified, performing results.

30 April 2025

Nathan Collins, Regional Vice President EMEA, NetAlly

In today’s increasingly complex digital environments, enterprise networks must be fast, secure, and resilient, particularly at the local area network (LAN) level where performance is critical. Yet many organisations still rely on outdated or fragmented testing practices, leaving them exposed to performance degradation and security risks.

So, how can enterprises elevate their LAN testing strategies? The answer lies in four foundational pillars: standardisation, real-time visibility, portable, purpose-built test tools, and collaborative diagnostics through cloud integration.