Dean Willingham

The UK’s Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) will be switched off by December 2027. Are you ready? 🌐 Discover how to transition to digital systems like VoIP and fibre broadband for improved call quality, lower costs, and enhanced security. Don't miss out—watch now and get expert advice from Premier Data! #PSTNSwitchOff #DigitalTransformation #VoIP #FibreBroadband #Premiervoicedata

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Important Update for Harrogate Businesses: BT Openreach Network Closure The BT Openreach network (PSTN & ISDN) is scheduled for decommission by January 2027. This will impact traditional phone lines, broadband, and potentially critical business services. Xi Comms can help you navigate this transition with ease. Contact us for a complimentary consultation and learn about future-proof telecom solutions for your Harrogate business. #HarrogateBusiness #DigitalTransformation #BTNetworkClosure

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Make the moving process easier with the help of our MiMo integration 🏘️ MiMo automatically notifies the council and existing suppliers when your client moves homes, making your day a whole lot easier🙌 Want to know more? Contact us today 📲 01228 217222 #Business #Innovation #estateagent #propertymanagement

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Is inferior internet holding you back? 😠 This guide outlines the key benefits of full fibre broadband for businesses, showing how it can improve efficiency, scalability and customer satisfaction. #BusinessTips #BusinessNews #Business

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Schools Broadband are offering a free webinar aimed at school governors on Wednesday 25th September 2024 16:00-17:00. https://lnkd.in/e7-NGuiq Filtering and monitoring requirements for schools: KCSiE compliance, Governor responsibilities and how to provide strategic challenge! The webinar will be delivered by safeguarding consultant Joanne Bocko, to enhance your understanding of the recently changed responsibilities in digital safeguarding, as outlined in the KCSiE 2023 document and reinforced in the KCSiE 2024 document. The course will delve into the critical importance of filtering and monitoring, equipping Governors and SLTs with strategic knowledge to ask the right questions and understand what key evidences should be requested from Designated Safeguarding Leads. The course will also cover all necessary training staff and governors should receive, what your school policies should include and how to maintain ongoing vigilance through a whole school approach to digital safeguarding. Agenda *Why filtering and monitoring is so important  *Responsibilities for Governors/ trustees with regards to filtering and monitoring  *An overview of strategic questions to ask DSLs  *What evidence governors/ trustees should request  *What training staff and governors should have received  *What policies should include with regards to filtering and monitoring  *Ongoing vigilance and a whole school approach to filtering and monitoring *A feature for everything: Meeting multiple school safety policy requirements *Security alarms, emergency broadcasts, paging alerts:Improving emergency response times *Private conference calls & chat messaging: For discrete communication and emergencies

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Discover why the UK's ISDN switch-off is pushing businesses towards VoIP telephony. From cost-effectiveness to enhanced flexibility, explore how this transition can revolutionise your communication strategy. Read more about safeguarding your business in the digital age. https://lnkd.in/ewyXsxcv #ISDN #telephony #VOIP #ISDNswitchoff

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Is connectivity critical to your business? ✅ Could you still operate in an unfortunate outage such as this? ❓ Or would the downtime cripple your business? ❓ Did you even know that resilient, diverse, connectivity is available to safeguard against unfortunate events such as this? ⁉️ As part of our role in Openreach's commercial new sites team, we actively consult on diverse, resilient feeds to your new commercial build to prevent such situations as this one. Having a diverse, resilient feed ensures that when situations like this happen, you have the safety net of a secondary line to your business, ensuring you can stay connected and can still function as a business. No downtime ✅ No lost business ✅ No sending staff home ✅ No issues ✅ Wish to discuss further for your new commercial build, no matter how big or small, please feel free to drop me a message and we can discuss further. https://lnkd.in/egdfNnRy

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Are you taking cyber security seriously? Cyber essentials certification doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. You just have to be consistent and we help you be this! David Hendry, John Martin and our Cyber team within the Rydal Group will help guide you through the journey. #Cybersecurity #cyberessentials #cyberessentialsplus

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See press release below; "Northumberland Communities Set to Unite With New Radio Service Radio listeners in Northumberland will soon enjoy a wider variety of stations thanks to the introduction of new DAB transmitters. A group of local broadcasters has successfully secured an Ofcom licence for Small-Scale DAB, (SSDAB) which will cover an area stretching from Cramlington to the north of Alnwick. The project, driven by the not-for-profit company Northumberland Community Digital, includes community radio stations, Koast Radio, Radio Northumberland, and Lionheart Radio, along with other stations ready to begin broadcasting in digital quality for the first time. The new system will host up to 25 stations, greatly expanding radio options for the area. Richard Finch, one of the main organisers and part of the team at Tyneside Community Digital, which recently launched its own DAB transmitters in Newcastle and Gateshead, said: “Small Scale DAB will bring a diverse range of new and local radio stations, increasing listener choice and helping to build stronger communities. We’ve already raised almost half of our £60,000 target, but to launch the network, we need urgent financial support from businesses and organisations.” Radio Northumberland, currently only available online, will benefit from the DAB service by reaching a wider audience. Keith Newman, the station’s Volunteer Director, explained: “All three community radio stations are committed to sharing local community stories and news. The challenge for Radio Northumberland is that we aren’t on FM frequencies like Koast and Lionheart, limiting our audience. DAB will enable us to connect with many more people, especially those who can’t easily access the internet. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring radio to the communities we serve.” In the north of the county, Richard Dale from Alnwick’s Lionheart Radio emphasised the importance of SSDAB for rural communities: "SSDAB in North Northumberland will make a huge difference to our rural areas. We're currently underserved by local radio, and with larger commercial and BBC stations often syndicating national content, it’s essential to focus on local programming for the people we serve.” Jeff Pattison from Koast Radio also called on local businesses to support the project: “This is an exciting time for Northumberland, and businesses have a unique opportunity to lead by sponsoring the project. We offer a variety of sponsorship options to suit all budgets. While funding is important, the real impact comes from how this initiative can link isolated communities and provide essential local news and views. DAB radio is entering a transformative phase in Northumberland, and we need your support to make it happen.” To help make this service a reality, Northumberland Community Digital is seeking sponsorship from businesses and organisations. For more information or to get involved, contact Richard Finch at [email protected]."

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They're wasting your time and your money... According a fairly recent PC Mag article, employees are wasting a LOT of time resolving their own IT issues, rather than actually doing the job they're paid for. According to the article, the most common issues staff are struggling with include: - Software malfunctions (37%) - Hardware issues (34%) - Scanner or printer issues (30%) - Searching for computer files (29%) - Frozen computers (29%) And, when I say a LOT of time, in some cases individual team members are using up to 8 hours a week, either resolving their own issues or helping out coworkers! If this is something that rings a bell with you, there is a simple solution - Managed IT Support. With a Managed IT Support plan in place, all of the issues mentioned above can be completely eradicated or the chances of them happening, significantly reduced. "Yeah, but Managed IT Support is expensive!" Of course, like any essential service for your business, Managed IT Support will take up a chunk of the budget, but, when you weigh up the lost time/money spent resolving (or making them worse) your own IT issues, you start to get a better understanding of the pricing structure. So, how much will it cost? At JamCrackers, we're one of the few IT support companies that have a Pricing Calculator on our website, designed to provide a good estimate of how much a Managed Service plan would cost, based on your organisations needs. Try it out for yourself using the link I've added below, or call 01525 331060 and either me or one of the JamCrackers team will be happy to help. https://lnkd.in/esVmun4h Have a great day! #ManagedITSupport #ITSupport #BusinessITSupport #ITSupportinLeightonBuzzard

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Telephones are going VoIP and what does your organisation need to do about it? We have been busy installing VoIP telephony systems into our client’s premises - both within the private and public sectors - as BT have taken the decision to retire landlines in 2025 and other providers are following suit. This means that in future, landline calls will be delivered by digital technology called Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) which uses a broadband connection. All organisations will have to make the move to VoIP, however here are a few reasons why making the move to VoIP early will provide benefits to your organisation: - VoIP gives greater flexibility to operate remotely from devices, whether that's a mobile phone or a laptop, so you can still pick up incoming phone calls without the need to be in the office and connected to a landline or a desk phone. - As VoIP only uses an internet connection, it eliminates the need to install or pay for expensive phone lines/wires/hardware at your workplace. - With VoIP, you no longer need any physical hardware which usually is very costly as you can answer calls on a mobile or a laptop. However lots of clients still like to have a phone on their desk so the solutions are flexible. - VoIP offers a higher quality of call than a traditional landline as it takes advantage of the speed and flexibility of the internet. If you want to find out more, please contact one of team now!

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We love you Manchester businesses and want to help you fight cyber crime 🐝 ……so we’re offering you a Free Penetration Test using our automated, AI platform! No catch, no gimmicks. What is a Penetration Test? A penetration test (pen test) is a simulated attack performed on a business computer network to evaluate its security. This is like you hiring someone to dress as a burglar to try and break into your home (or business) and gain access to all your valuables (Or your business data). If the ‘burglar’ succeeds in finding a way into your home through weak spots like windows and doors to freely roam around your home looking for valuable information or the crown jewels, you will gain valuable information on tightening your security measures. Our Pen Test will tell you: 1.How did we break in 2.Were there multiple ways to break in 3.How easy was it to break-in 4.What did we look at, touch or take 5.Could we access anything valuable 6.Remediation #lovemanchester #vaioni #beextraordinary

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🌐 Embracing the Power of VoIP: Redefining Workplace Flexibility 📱💼 Gone are the days of being confined to a desk to stay connected to your business phone system. Today I find myself working from a cafe and I've not had the burden of lugging heavy servers or clunky desk phones to stay connected. Instead, with the streamlined VoIP setup utilising softphone apps on my smartphone and laptop (with my trusty headset) I've got full access to our office phone system. This means productivity and mobility are both possible. In fact, this will be the kind of setup we will be recommending in a couple of proposals I'm putting together for opportunities that have come in on the office phone number whilst I've been here. Utilising the right telecom solution isn't just about calls, it's about redefining how we work and enable us to break free from the confines of the traditional office environment and experience flexibility and efficiency from anywhere. #VoIP #CloudSolutions #RemoteWork #Flexibility

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There's nothing more important to do on the 4th July other than joining our Journey to Windows 11 Webinar... Are you planning your Windows 11 upgrade programme? Only 16 months before Windows 10 becomes officially unsupported. Do you know how many devices in your environment are/are not compatible with Windows 11? How efficiently can you deliver an inplace upgrade or deploy a bare metal image remotely? Can you do this with no on premise infrastructure? Sign up using the link below for a full run through of the Tanium capabilities that will transform the way you deliver Windows 11 across your environment. https://lnkd.in/emTS4rjE Kirk Bellerby Jamie Byers Rob Broughall Ben Hall Tanium Microsoft

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