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Every business knows they need to have a disaster recovery plan, but does every business realise just what needs to go into that plan? And do they realise merely having a backup of their system is not enough? RTO & RPO Two acronyms that anyone with an IT job title should be aware of and…
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It’s 2017, and I would like to think we are at a stage where most people realise the Cloud is something that is not actually in the sky. However, it still seems that we are not at a level where people realise the Cloud is part and parcel of everyday life. There are still people…
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Today’s blog is going to take a Question and answer format with our resident legislation expert and Head of Operations Jason Atcheson. We caught up with Jason to discuss the incoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Q: First up, what is GDPR? A: The GDPR is a ruling intended to protect the data of citizens…
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Stream Networks are delighted to be working in partnership with Westminster City Council in leading the way to enable local businesses to access faster and better broadband. Eligible business in Westminster who want faster, more reliable broadband can get a grant of up to £2,000 to upgrade to an ultrafast connection. Upgrading your broadband to…
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As we all know, Mobile Broadband has come on leaps and bounds and continues to get quicker. Do you remember when you could first go on the Internet on your Mobile Phone? The idea was great, but the logistics, well they weren’t so clever. Being dragged around the shops on a Saturday afternoon, I’d often…
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Stream Networks are delighted to confirm we have maintained our G-Cloud supplier status on the Digital Marketplace by gaining acceptance on the G-Cloud 9 Framework. G-Cloud 9 is the latest iteration of a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) initiative that provides Public Sector organisations with a database of approved suppliers for Cloud-based IT services. Stream Networks…
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I was in a meeting last week with one of our partner accounts where the topic of Software Defined Networks (SDN) arose. “I keep hearing about SDN but I’m not sure what I need it for” were his comments. I know this is a view many in the industry share, so I wanted to write…
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We’ve been teasing it for a little while now, so I am delighted to confirm the BRAND NEW Stream Networks portal is open and ready for business! With our portal you can now: – Receive quotes for Cloud and Connectivity in an instant! – Check what options are available to your customer in seconds. – Build…
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Stream Networks are proud to  launch an updated and fresh Customer Portal. We wanted to make the lives of our Customers easier. We wanted them to be able to quote easier, to effortlessly place orders and to track these orders at any time from any place. We wanted advanced functionality without compromising usability. If we…
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We are a big proponent of practising what you preach. That is why we christened our partnership with award-winning Unified Communications designer, developer and manufacturer SpliceCom by installing one of their next generation phone systems into our Newbury Headquarters. This means whenever you call into us, it will be using our StreamCloud Hosted PBX. We’ll…
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There is no other word for it, 2016 was a GREAT year for the Stream Networks Support Team. It is all well and good a company saying they pride themselves in Customer Service, but here at Stream Networks, delivering great customer service is a business priority. The Headlines 5,696 Total Incoming Calls 2 Calls Dropped…
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Stream Networks are proud to offer businesses a UK leading Telephony technology to ensure their Telephone systems are future-proof. The newest addition to our StreamCom portfolio features a range of SIP converters that are able to convert expensive and soon to be obsolete ISDN services to next generation SIP services. StreamCom SIP converters are available…
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This time last year, we predicted how 2016 would shape up. They might not have been the boldest predictions in history, but that doesn’t take away from what looks to be a good success rate – judge for yourself! This year, we asked the question again, what trends should we be aware of for the…
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­­The year is only a week old and we’ve already seen a report published by industry watchdog Ofcom detailing satisfaction levels of Small and Medium sized Businesses with their Communication services. The full report (all 195 pages) can be found here  – however, we thought we’d save you some time and analyse some of the…
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Stream Networks will be operating under normal business hours over the 2016/17 Festive Period. Our phones will be manned with staff only too happy to spread the festive cheer and help with any queries you may have. The only days we’ll be out of the office will be Bank Holidays, but we’ll still be supporting…
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