Sara Brian, Author at MLR Networks

What is network performance monitoring? And why does your business need it?

Sara Brian | March 14, 2024

IT networks are the backbone of the modern business. Good network performance keeps your customer service agents connected to their cloud apps, your customers experiencing a fast, seamless service on our website and your IoT devices sending critical telemetry messages on time. But modern networks are also complex. That complexity brings with it many opportunities … What is network performance monitoring? And why does your business need it?

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Why Smart Buildings are the key to sustainability

Sara Brian | March 5, 2024

Buildings are responsible to over a third of the UK’s energy consumption. Operating buildings in a more efficient manner is, therefore, key to achieving the nation’s sustainability goals. Could making our buildings smarter be the key to improved sustainability? Buildings are responsible for around 30 percent of the world’s carbon footprint. In the UK, this … Why Smart Buildings are the key to sustainability

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Sustainability considerations for IT

Sara Brian | February 15, 2024

Technology is often touted as the solution to the world’s climate crisis and a potential driver of sustainable solutions. Is this really the case? Or are there other considerations when thinking about sustainability in the context of IT? At the recent COP28 climate conference, the global community agreed that we need to reduce our dependence … Sustainability considerations for IT

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How can Cisco Spaces help you to make your building smart?

Sara Brian | January 17, 2024

Buildings contribute to 33 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and 40 percent of global energy consumption, according to EU data. The need to operate buildings more efficiently is, therefore, of huge importance to the successful achievement of global Net Zero goals. Operating buildings more efficiently also has huge benefits for building owners, managers and occupiers … How can Cisco Spaces help you to make your building smart?

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Christmas Opening Times

Sara Brian | December 20, 2023

Please see below for opening times during the holiday period – Friday 22nd December – Open 08:00 – 18:00 Saturday 23rd December – Closed Sunday 24th December – Closed Monday 25th December – Closed Tuesday 26th December – Closed Wednesday 27th December – Open 08:00 – 18:00 Thursday 28th December – Open 08:00 – 18:00 … Christmas Opening Times

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The MLR Cyber Security Tips Advent Calendar 2023

Sara Brian | December 1, 2023

Brand new for 2023, we bring you a security tip every day throughout the advent period.

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IT infrastructure should not be an afterthought: it’s critical to consider technology requirements at the design stage

Sara Brian | November 23, 2023

In our connected world, digital infrastructure needs more than ever to be at the heart of architectural planning and engineering. New expectations around smart and sustainable buildings, always-on connectivity and regulation around maintaining a “golden thread” of information about a building’s safety, build and infrastructure make it necessary to focus attention on digital infrastructure early … IT infrastructure should not be an afterthought: it’s critical to consider technology requirements at the design stage

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Biggest security challenges and how to solve them

Sara Brian | November 14, 2023

If you’re running any sort of organisation with connectivity and portable devices, you’re going to face new security challenges. No matter how minor they might seem, these are some of today’s biggest security challenges and how to solve them in your business. 1. Maintaining growth First, you’ll need to keep your company trajectory moving upwards, even … Biggest security challenges and how to solve them

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Considerations when building a smart big box warehouse.

Sara Brian | November 3, 2023

Warehouse automation and digitalisation are changing the face of the modern warehouse. Now, “big box” warehouse firms must think about future-proofing their facilities to allow for the integration of leading-edge technologies and services – so that they remain competitive in a changing digital world. The warehouse automation market is expected to triple in size over … Considerations when building a smart big box warehouse.

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What is end-to-end security and how do I start?

Sara Brian | October 31, 2023

If you’re running a business of any size, you need to think about protecting your data from bad actors, loss and leaks. Mapping your risk and searching for a robust security suite is a great first step towards a more secure future. So, today we’ll explore your burning question “What is end-to-end security and how do … What is end-to-end security and how do I start?

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