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What is network disaster recovery and how does it keep businesses connected during an outage? When connectivity drops due to an outage or failure, a system is needed to minimise downtime and keep critical business systems such as payments, security and phone calls available. This system is called network disaster recovery, and this guide explains how it works and where it fits within a larger business continuity plan. Contents: What…
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What is number porting and how it works for businesses Number porting is the process that allows businesses to retain their existing phone numbers when switching phone system providers, upgrading systems, or relocating. This guide covers which UK numbers are eligible for porting, how the process works, common pitfalls, and what to do before, during, and after a port. Contents: What is business number porting?…
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Network Access Control (NAC): What it is and why its important Network Access Control (NAC) is a framework for managing and securing access across business networks of all sizes and levels of complexity. This guide explains NAC, how it works, how it compares to other security technologies, and what organisations need to consider when implementing it. Contents: What is Network Access Control (NAC)? How does Network…
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What is network segmentation and how does it work? Network segmentation is the practice of dividing a network into smaller, isolated subnetworks with controlled boundaries between them. It is one of the most effective controls to contain threats, isolate traffic, and give administrators a structured environment to manage. This guide covers what it is, why it matters, the main types, how it works, common…
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What is packet loss, and how to fix it Packet loss measures data loss across a targeted segment of a network, with high rates manifesting as dropped calls, lowered video quality, and sluggish downloads. This guide explains what packet loss is, where and how it occurs, why it needs to be measured, and how to diagnose and minimise it. Contents: What is packet loss?…
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Quality of Service (QoS): How it works against network congestion Quality of Service (QoS) is what keeps voice calls, video meetings and business-critical applications working during network congestion. Most organisations rely on it without realising, while the ones that don’t often blame their broadband for problems that QoS could have solved. This guide covers what QoS is, how it works, the outcomes of successful QoS,…
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