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How the Telecoms Coalition and the UK’s future will impact Northern Ireland
In October 2023, the UK joined forces with global players, including the US, Canada, and Japan, in forming a coalition to enhance telecommunications resilience and security. With supply chain diversification and telecoms...
The rise of VoIP and why it’s replacing traditional phone systems
Once the backbone of communication, traditional phone systems are becoming less prevalent for businesses in today’s fast-paced digital world. The rise of remote working, globalised markets and evolving customer expectations have created a demand for more flexible,...
b4b Group tees up for £5K charity donation for Hope 4 Life
Leading IT and telecommunications provider b4b Group has presented charity partner Hope 4 Life NI with a cheque for £5,000 following its annual charity golf day. The event took place at Galgorm Castle Golf Course, where b4b employees, clients and partners gathered for...
Enhancing customer experience through technology
In today’s rapidly-evolving digital landscape, customer experience has emerged as a critical differentiator for businesses. Telecommunications and IT providers, in particular, play a pivotal role in shaping the future of customer interactions. By harnessing the power...
Trust in Telecoms Providers crucial amid Cybersecurity Threat
As the pace of digital transformation accelerates, businesses worldwide face an intensifying battle against cybercrime. This is especially true for telecoms companies, for whom cybersecurity has become mission-critical as they fend off increasingly sophisticated...
b4b Group joins Retail NI to champion the retail sector in Northern Ireland
b4b Group has joined Retail NI as it continues to support the growth and success of the sector. As a managed services provider, b4b Group offers customers a single technology partner covering all aspects of IT, telecoms and the Internet of Things (IOT),...
b4b Group secures global data security recognition with ISO 27001
Leading IT and telecommunications provider b4b Group has achieved ISO 27001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for managing information security. In an era of heightened global cybersecurity risks, ISO 27001 enables organisations to manage their...
Beyond compliance: The real impact of accreditation for business
In an era of rising cybercrime, there are few things more valuable than customer trust, accreditation and reputation. Indeed, according to the 2023 Cybersecurity Report by Check Point Research, global cyberattacks increased by 38% compared to 2022. At b4b Group, we...
Time to switch up a gear for the Great Copper Switch Off
By now, most of you will have heard about the Great Copper Switch Off, the UK’s biggest shake-up of telecoms in over 150 years. The end is near for the old copper broadband and telephone line network as it prepares to bow out to its full fibre successor. So, where is...
New rules reinforce requirements for business connectivity
For some, of course, it was always normal. For many, though, it would prove to be the essence of what would become known as the ‘new normal’. It was around this time four years ago, soon after the outbreak of Covid-19, that businesses across Northern Ireland and much...