Category: Stream Networks

For years MPLS networks have been the go-to technology for businesses looking to deploy wide-area networking (WAN) solutions. However, the landscape of multi-site networks is currently going through its biggest change in a generation through the introduction of SD-WAN. As we explore the MPLS vs SD-WAN debate, we will define each of the technologies and weigh up the benefits of…
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A leased line connection is a dedicated fibre optic cable between your premises and your ISP. A dedicated leased line is typically used by businesses that want an always-on data connection with an SLA as using the Internet is core to their business using technology such as cloud applications, video conferencing, VPN’s, business VOIP telephony/telecoms systems and the requirement to upload large files which require low latency, fixed bandwidth connectivity and symmetric upload speeds to work efficiently. So, what are the advantages…
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This blog explore and analyse the leased line vs broadband decision that faces every business. We weigh up the pros and cons of each technology, drilling right down to specific broadband connections available to the UK market, and help businesses determine what is the right fit for them! Symmetric v Asymmetric Connectivity  A leased line is a dedicated fibre optic cable that…
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Stream Networks are delighted to announce our partnership with full-fibre connectivity provider ITS Technology Group. The partnership enables Stream to access ITS’ entire faster Britain footprint with the addition of a layer 2 interconnect to the Stream network. The addition of ITS is a further footstep on our journey to bring all of the UK’s…
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The broadband market in the United Kingdom continues to evolve.  We’ve gone from ADSL Broadband to Fibre broadband. Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). From Superfast broadband to ultrafast broadband – the latter of which we are going to explore today.  What exactly is Ultrafast Broadband? Before we get into the nuts and bolts of Ultrafast Broadband, let’s start with a…
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To run a broadband line test and check the synch rate of a line through the Stream Networks Cascade portal login to Cascade and then click on the yellow search services menu on the right hand side Now find the service you are looking for and want to test in this case we are going…
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How to change Mailbox size in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 – Firstly make sure you are logged onto the Windows Server to access the exchange console. – Go to ‘Start’ then ‘Microsoft Exchange Console‘ – Click the + sign next to Microsoft exchange on premise. – Next click on ‘Organizational Configuration’ – Next click on ‘Mailbox’, this will…
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Let’s say you start work at 09:00 – what are the first few things you do to kickstart your day? Open your laptop and log in to a remote desktop? You are using the Cloud. Next, you’ll load up your email? That’s a Cloud application. Need to use Microsoft 365, Photoshop or Google Documents? Searching…
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Stream Networks are delighted to announce a new partnership with local football club Hungerford Town that see’s us become official sponsors of the new stand at Bulpit Lane. Please click here for further details on the sponsorship and our partnership with Hungerford Town F.C.

Good Afternoon, We are writing to inform you of the actions already taken by Stream Networks to allow us to continue to work through the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. Our top priority remains the safety and welfare of our employees while maintaining the high level of customer service that is at the core of everything we…
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The ascension of mobile broadband has seen the Internet of Things revolutionise several industries. One industry that has seen vast changes is retail. In this blog, we explore how the retail industry has embraced the Internet of Things to improve the consumer experience and the efficiency in which their shops are run. Measuring customer behaviour…
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The world is growing ever more dependent on the internet. Which means the need for an “always-on” connection has never been greater. In this blog, Stream analyses the Leased Line failover options businesses have as they strive for 100% uptime. Broadband Failover Going back a decade or so, it was commonplace for businesses to implement…
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The Cloud and Virtual Server market has exploded in the past decade. There is more choice now than ever before, which begs the question – how do you decide what Cloud you should be using? Its simply human nature to be influenced by price so we asked ourselves the question, what else should you consider…
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Following on from our recent blog post which explored what you can host in the Cloud, we wanted to drill down to a market by market/service by service approach which details why the Cloud is the perfect fit for each and every business or service.First in the series, we explore why the cloud is the…
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The channel is loaded with suppliers offering very similar products which makes it harder to identify where they actually differ. One of the key choices any business who wishes to sell connectivity services is whether to use a Network Operator or a Network Aggregator as their supplier. In this blog, we explore why you should…
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