Blog & news
Notes on connectivity, from people who install it
Plain-English guides, industry updates and the occasional bit of Green Star news — written by the team that actually does the work.
06/05/2026
Preparing retail Wi-Fi for the summer footfall season
How retail and hospitality businesses can prepare Wi-Fi and card payments for a busy summer footfall season.
Read more27/04/2026
Multi-site businesses: why one supplier beats several
Why consolidating multi-site connectivity under one supplier beats managing several separate local providers.
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16/04/2026
What is a managed firewall, and why does it matter?
Managed firewalls explained - what "managed" actually means beyond a default router firewall, and how to tell if yours is.
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07/04/2026
Connectivity for construction and temporary sites: a practical guide
A practical guide to getting a construction or temporary site connected fast, using 5G or satellite internet.
Read more25/03/2026
Cyber security basics every small business network should have
The essential network-level cyber security basics every small business should have in place, explained plainly.
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15/03/2026
End of financial year: reviewing your connectivity contracts
An end-of-financial-year checklist for reviewing business connectivity contracts, pricing and renewal terms.
Read more05/03/2026
Spring network health check: 7 signs your setup needs an upgrade
Seven signs your business network needs a proper review, from workaround habits to untracked contract renewals.
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20/02/2026
Connectivity for care homes: what matters most for CQC-conscious providers
What care homes and clinics should prioritise in their connectivity - uptime, segmentation and telecare integration.
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10/02/2026
How much business Wi-Fi does your office actually need?
How to size business Wi-Fi properly - coverage, device counts, network separation and why a site survey matters.
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26/01/2026
Static IP addresses: what they are and when your business needs one
Static IP addresses explained in plain English - when your business genuinely needs one, and when it makes no difference.
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