Hannah Bowater, Author at MLR Networks

PQ Corp: Upgrading Network Infrastructure Across a Complex Industrial Site

Hannah Bowater | May 15, 2025

The Client PQ Corporation is a global chemical manufacturing company with a large-scale facility based in Warrington, UK. The site’s size and operational complexity posed significant challenges when it came to upgrading legacy network infrastructure. The Background Faced with ageing network equipment distributed across a vast and operationally sensitive site, PQ Corp needed a reliable … PQ Corp: Upgrading Network Infrastructure Across a Complex Industrial Site

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How to improve network uptime

Hannah Bowater | May 8, 2025

What is network uptime? How is it measured? And what can your business do to improve network uptime? We consider the proactive measures you can take to create the highly performant network your business needs. In today’s connected society, a well-performing network is essential to effective business operations. A stable network ensures that employees can … How to improve network uptime

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Why advanced networking is crucial to control room solutions

Hannah Bowater | April 29, 2025

The eye-catching video walls, expensive AV equipment and state-of-the-art visualisation software might be the first thing you imagine when you think about a control room, but underpinning the success of all those elements is the networking that keeps it all working in real time. And that’s why the crucial ingredient in a control room … Why advanced networking is crucial to control room solutions

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Future trends in big box warehousing

Hannah Bowater | April 11, 2025

We take a look at some of the trends in big box warehousing and how they affect the future outlook for this year and beyond. The state of big box warehousing in the UK looks healthy, especially compared against the performance of the wider economy, which saw a 0.9 percent growth through 2024. Although … Future trends in big box warehousing

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What is a network audit? And why is it necessary for your business?

Hannah Bowater | March 6, 2025

In this article we consider what a network audit is and what makes it necessary for any business to undertake. What is a network audit? A network audit is a review of your business IT network. It looks at the network and IT infrastructure and its management protocols, permissions and policies as well as all … What is a network audit? And why is it necessary for your business?

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The rise of remote managed IT services

Hannah Bowater | March 3, 2025

The move to remote and hybrid working has had dramatic impact on most organisation’s technology stacks. Surprisingly, it is also impacting the way IT services are delivered. By 2025, it is expected that 68% of IT managed services providers will provide their services remotely. The rise of managed IT services The outsourcing model … The rise of remote managed IT services

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Bespoke Connectivity for Freezing Storage Environments

Hannah Bowater | February 27, 2025

Operation and management of a global cold storage provider’s wireless network infrastructure as a comprehensive managed service. Objective MLR Networks was engaged to design, implement and manage a wireless network infrastructure for a global cold storage provider. The primary objective was to enable the deployment of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) at their flagship … Bespoke Connectivity for Freezing Storage Environments

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Reflecting on Cisco Live 2025: Insights from MLR’s Technical Director

Hannah Bowater | February 26, 2025

Attending Cisco Live for the eighth consecutive year highlights MLR’s commitment to staying at the forefront of networking technology. For our technical team, it’s more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of new product innovations, refine troubleshooting skills, and connect with a global community of experts. Bringing this expertise back to … Reflecting on Cisco Live 2025: Insights from MLR’s Technical Director

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