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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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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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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MLR, a rapidly growing managed services provider specialising in designing, building, optimising and managing networks has headhunted Mark Hope to head up its new major developments division. Mark brings his experience in leading businesses through development and change programmes to MLR’s newly formed Major Developments division. His recent roles include spearheading a number of major … Industry specialist heads up MLR’s new Major Developments division
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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 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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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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Is the service you receive from your MSP up to scratch? From swooping in to save the day when something goes wrong to working discreetly in the background to keep your environment safe, your MSP should share some characteristics with your favourite superhero! What should you expect from a managed service provider? We hold that … Is your MSP a superhero?
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Managed service providers (MSPs) offer a range of services to support and optimise your connectivity and networking service and performance. There are several convincing reasons why a business might need an MSP. Let’s consider a few of the most compelling reasons why your business might need an MSP. 1. Your inhouse team is struggling to … Why does your business need an MSP?
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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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