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Keep technology front of mind when designing your new warehouse

Sara Brian | May 5, 2023

Across all industries, businesses are benefiting from evolving technologies. In complex operations like warehouses, technology can reduce labour costs, boost profitability, improve safety and increase efficiency. It’s no wonder then, that experts are calling this technology transition the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Whether you want to use technology to better integrate existing systems, introduce new functions … Keep technology front of mind when designing your new warehouse

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IoT in retail. Fact or fiction?

Lucas Dockerty | April 20, 2023

IoT in retail. Fact or fiction? The internet of things or IoT in retail. Is that reality? You’d be surprised. Because many people fail to understand what elements fall under IoT, it’s still seen as this mysterious tech. But it is much more commonplace than you’d think. What is IoT? It generally refers to any … IoT in retail. Fact or fiction?

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The many ways a leased line can save you money

Sara Brian | April 7, 2023

If your business currently has a standard broadband line, have you thought about upgrading to a leased line? Whilst a leased line does cost more and has an extended contract period, it can work out more cost-effective overall and certainly more productive. By carrying out a full analysis of the costs vs the benefits, deciding … The many ways a leased line can save you money

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MLR achieves gold status with Constructionline

Sara Brian | February 14, 2023

MLR is proud to announce it has achieved gold status with Constructionline. This accreditation is a fast and efficient way of providing customers and contractors with the certainty that MLR is operating at a very high recognised standard. Constructionline is a procurement and supply chain body, providing support and connecting buyers & suppliers across the public … MLR achieves gold status with Constructionline

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Leased line v broadband – what are the differences?

Sara Brian | February 8, 2023

The differences between a leased line and broadband are substantial but many users are not aware of them. The key four areas of variation are: Cost Reliability Speed Technology Which one your business uses depends on many variables.  Let’s look at each area in more detail: COST – Leased lines are more expensive but this … Leased line v broadband – what are the differences?

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What are leased lines and are they right for my business? How will my business benefit?

Sara Brian | January 25, 2023

What is a leased line? This is a direct line between two locations, normally the ISP and the business. The line is not shared (as with normal broadband) so the user has exclusive access.  This brings with it many benefits, particularly when a business may incur high costs when losing internet access. Is a leased … What are leased lines and are they right for my business? How will my business benefit?

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How technology is causing a ruckus in retail

Lucas Dockerty | January 10, 2023

How technology is causing a ruckus in retail Technology now extends beyond simple connectivity to anticipatory decision making. We’ll highlight some of the ways technology is causing a ruckus in retail including AI, cloud WiFI, omnichannel and more… It’s all wireless. Even in 2017, IDC identified, “Retail engagement simply requires that multiple devices — smartphones, … How technology is causing a ruckus in retail

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Why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFI?

Lucas Dockerty | January 7, 2023

If you’re wondering why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFi, the short answer is simplicity. But we’ll explore what factors are restricting WiFi deployments for small and medium-sized enterprises. And we’ll explain how Ruckus works to eliminate those issues for most operations in this 2-minute read. What issues do SMEs face with WiFi? … Why SMEs are choosing Ruckus for switching and WiFI?

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What is dark fibre and its benefits? Is it right for my business?

Sara Brian | December 19, 2022

Definition of dark fibre Dark fibre may sound like something from a sci-fi movie but it is purely spare network fibre in the ground. Because it is ‘unlit’, it is referred to as dark fibre.  The cost of digging fibre optic network routes is costly; hence, spare cables can be laid to provide additional capacity … What is dark fibre and its benefits? Is it right for my business?

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Connectivity jargon buster

Sara Brian | December 14, 2022

Many of the terms used when discussing connectivity can be confusing.  Whilst some are easy to work out, others aren’t.  To save misunderstandings, we have put together a connectivity jargon buster to explain many of the common terms.  So dig in and find out more about connectivity and its many acronyms: ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber … Connectivity jargon buster

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