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Ring in the Changes: Voice over IP, in its different guises, is starting to penetrate the business world. Falk Bleyl, Senior Product Manager of VoIP at THUS, explains what the options are and their suitability for different sizes of organisation ...

Hook, Line and Sinker: Online identity fraud (phishing) is growing at an exponential rate and criminals are targeting not only consumers but businesses as well. Jim Credland, Security Consultant at THUS, explains how phishing works and what you could do to protect your business ...

Location, Location, Location: Recent advances in technology and telecommunications are making it easier than ever for employees to access information and office networks, regardless of location. Technology journalist, Adam Banks, explains what the benefits are for both organisations and their employees ...

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Make that Call: Organisations are beginning to make the move to VoIP and are keen to realise the benefits that can be enjoyed from an IP-based voice service. Alison McHugh, Channel Product Manager for SME, explains what the options are and takes an in-depth look at voice over broadband ...

Location, Location, Location: Part II: In the last issue we talked about the rising popularity of remote working. Here, we discuss the different types of technologies that are available so that you and your staff remain connected, wherever you are ...

On the Pulse: Local IT consultants can be a great resource for businesses.
Andrew Kirby, Sales Manager for SME New Business, explains how their expertise can help companies solve their technology challenges today and plan effectively for the future ...

Make that Call: Part II: Organisations are beginning to make the move to VoIP. In this issue, Falk Bleyl, THUS Senior Product Manager, VoIP, examines how Exchange Lines work and what the benefits are ...

The Value of IP Networks: "The true value of IP lies beyond simply saving money on call costs, because what is really interesting about it from a business point of view is that it enables a raft of new applications," explains Mike Lenette, analyst from the Butler Group ...

Broadband Pipeline: Faster speeds will help shape the evolution of broadband, but what else does the future hold for broadband services? Matt Cantwell, Head of Internet Access, looks into his crystal ball ...

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Introducting NGNs: Access to your information - no matter where you are - is vital to businesses. With a next-generation network, accessing your sites, or adding new ones has become very simple and cost-effective. Dan Cole, THUS Head of Product, explains ...

Perfect Match: Since 1998, Demon has been an integral part of THUS plc, one of the leading telecoms providers in the UK. We take a closer look at the company behind the Demon brand ...

Resilient Networks: Implementing resilience options can offer important safeguards against the failure of your mission-critical applications. Caroline Sherry, THUS' SME Sales Manager, discusses the options and what you should look out for ...

Beyond Broadband: As companies grow, their needs often change and broadband access may no longer offer sufficient bandwidth or levels of support. Jon Wood, THUS Product Manager, discusses how High Speed Internet could be the right alternative ...

A Guide to MPLS and Ethernet: Choosing between Ethernet and MPLS IP VPN wide area networking services (WAN) can be confusing. Mark Bennett, THUS' Head of Data Portfolio, offers advice on how to select the most appropriate one for your business ...

Remote Connections: WiFi enables workers to connect to the Internet while on the move, but many waste valuable time subscribing to multiple providers. We talk to Mark Charlesworth, THUS' Head of Mobility, Messaging and Applications, about how RemoteConnect solves this issue ...

Under Threat: The number of threats to network security is rising steadily, including information leakage and theft, phishing, spam, spyware, and a growing number of targeted attacks. We look at how Unified Threat Management technology could be the answer ...

THUS Financials: The company has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2007. Highlights include revenue up 52% to £532.7m, and how new contracts worth £200m from organisations such as HSBC are driving the growth of new-wave services ...

MPLS IP VPN Overview: MPLS IP VPN is ideal for carrying VoIP, video and data traffic across a converged infrastructure. Russell Craig, Senior Product Manager Data Networking, gives an overview of THUS' next-generation networking technology and what the benefits are ...

On Call: THUS has a portfolio of both traditional and new-wave voice services that customers can choose from, depending on their needs. Andy Watson, Head of Voice Portfolio, explains what the different options are and how they can complement each other ...

Protect your Mail: We talk to Robert Ralphs, MailDefender Product Manager, about how THUS' state-of-the-art anti-spam service can help Demon Business Broadband customers filter out spam, viruses and fraudulent requests before they get to their network ...

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Environmental Challenge: Business travel is a big issue today in relation to the impact it has on the environment. With all the technologies that are available, organisations are being asked whether their staff need to travel as much. Dan Cole, THUS’ Head of Product discusses ...

THUS Slashes Demon Business Broadband Pricing: New Demon Business Broadband pricing offers up to 30% savings to both new and existing customers. "We wanted to reward our loyal customers by making the new terms available to them," explains Matt Cantwell, THUS' Head of Internet Access Portfolio ...

City Ethernet Overview: Kathy Cooper, THUS’ Product Manager, Data, explains how City Ethernet, a next-generation wide area networking service, can provide a flexible alternative to traditional Leased Lines, ATM or Frame Relay solutions ...

Internet, Search and Web Futures: Mike Thompson, Business Process Management (BPM) Practice Director at The Butler Group discusses the future of the World Wide Web. He believes that 'unless control is introduced then the web (not the Internet) will die an unnatural death' ...

Demon Virtual Server Hosting: Virtualisation, a technology previously used with mainframe computers, is increasingly providing solutions for mainstream IT needs, and web hosting is an ideal application. Karen Barnard, THUS’ Hosting Product Manager, outlines the benefits ...

On Message: We talk to Mark Charlesworth, Head of Messaging, Mobility and Applications at THUS, about how mobile messaging, in its various forms, is able to provide an effective means of real-time communication for many different types of organisation ...

The Name of the Game: In the first of a series of articles on security best practice, Jim Credland, THUS’ Head of Product Security, discusses simple strategies for ensuring that the management of your organisation’s user accounts doesn’t get out of hand ...

BT 21CN Rollout Bulletin: BT is migrating its telecoms infrastructure to its 21st Century Network. This will affect phone, broadband and ISDN lines provided by BT or third parties that employ BT circuits. We tell you about the migration and the disruptions it will have on your services ...

Dedicated Access: THUS' Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) is a premier broadband service that offers dedicated Internet access. Ross Taylor, Product Manager, SDSL, gives us an overview, outlines its benefits and explains how it differs from other access services ...

On the Record: In these litigious times, it makes sense to keep accurate call records. We talk to David Hepburn, THUS Product Manager, Network Call Recording, about the company’s new and powerful, easy-to-use call recording solution ...

Working in Harmony: Effective collaboration means ensuring that all documents and facilities that your team needs are available to everyone, regardless of location. Journalist, Tom Seear, looks at some of the collaborative tools available ...

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Robust Internet Access: When your business hinges on an Internet connection, you should look at an access method that is more robust than standard broadband. Jon Wood, THUS Product Manager, explains how THUS’ High Speed Internet could be the answer ...

Implementing VoIP: If you are considering moving to an IP-based voice system it is essential that you plan effectively. Louise Bird, THUS Product Manager, VoIP, suggests the correct steps to take in order to ensure a successful migration ...

Search Engine Optimisation: We discuss why it is important to optimise your website using search engine optimisation. Without it, it could take years for your company’s site to reach the top of a search engine’s rankings; time which your business probably doesn’t have ...

Password Protection: Passwords are generally ineffective without the right controls and management being put in place, and even then it won’t stop someone trying to hack your system. Jim Credland, THUS Product Manager, reviews the options ...

In Focus: Flexible Working: What does flexible working mean and what are your responsibilities to your employees who request it? Mark Charlesworth, THUS' Head of Product Portfolio, Mobile, explains and highlights how you and your staff could benefit ...

Making the Switch: Moving from one MPLS provider to another needn't be an issue. Roger Braithwaite, Sales Engineering Manager at THUS, talks about the potential benefits of making the switch, what you need to consider and how to plan a trouble-free migration ...

Two-factor Authentication: Protecting your data from hackers and unauthorised users is essential and, in reality, passwords don’t go nearly far enough. A two-factor authentication solution is far more effective. Jim Credland, THUS' Head of Product Security, reviews the options ...

Online Advertising: Advertising on the Internet has become a significant route to market for businesses. We discuss different types of Internet advertising, and look at what the most popular kind, pay-per-click, can do to help your business ...

Choosing the Right Broadband Option: With broadband products ranging from ADSL through to SDSL, making sure you have the right kind of access can be difficult. Matt Cantwell, THUS Head of Volume Retail Services, discusses how to make an informed choice ...

New Year Business Resolutions: The festive season is well underway and the New Year is fast approaching. To help you on your way, and to make things easier on your Hogmanay-addled head come 2nd January, here are 10 business resolution ideas to get your New Year started ...

Defining Web 2.0: Does Web 2.0 describe an important technological phenomenon or is it just marketing spin? Dan Cole, THUS' Head of Product Management, believes it is increasingly defining how people and companies use the Internet for work and pleasure ...

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Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate marketing is one of the fastest growing sectors in digital marketing. According to its proponents it’s inexpensive and an almost risk free way of potentially helping your business to grow. Craig Penfold, THUS Head of Marketing, gives us an overview ...

2008 SME Technology Trends: Many challenges face small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2008 and, although making predictions is perhaps a bit risky, we have identified some key trends that will influence the SME market. Chris Pennell, THUS Intelligence Analyst, discusses ...

Virtual Dedicated Exchange: THUS' new Virtual Dedicated Exchange service is aimed at organisations whose messaging and collaboration systems require the highest level of availability, performance and security. Karen Barnard, Product Manager, explains ...

TokenID Authentication and Web VPN: Protecting your data from hackers and unauthorised users is essential. Meenakshi Thakur, THUS Product Manager, Security Services, introduces two new solutions that enable remote workers to access company resources and data securely ...

MPLS IP VPN Benefits for SMEs: You don’t have to be a large, multi-site operation to enjoy the benefits offered by this converged networking solution: given the right conditions, smaller companies can take advantage of MPLS IP VPNs, explains Russell Craig, Senior Product Manager, MPLS ...

Mobile Solutions for SMEs: THUS' extensive range of mobility solutions can help even small organisations to reap the full benefits of the latest mobile voice and data technologies. Anthony Temperton, THUS Business Development Sales Manager, Mobile, explains ...

Hosted Applications: Equipping employees with all the software they need can become a major investment. An alternative is to have your applications hosted on a network and leave the upfront investment to the service provider. Dan Cole, Head of Product, considers the options ...

Internet Access Updates: Jon Wood, THUS Product Manager, discusses the strategy behind the rebranding of the THUS Internet access solution and announces an enhanced capability for providing dedicated access using Ethernet over Internet Leased Lines ...

Viral Marketing: Viral marketing facilitates and encourages people to pass along a marketing message voluntarily, with end benefits for the company which is behind it. Craig Penfold, THUS Head of Marketing, looks at how viral marketing works and how SMEs can utilise it ...

Broadband Standards of Service: THUS has introduced Demon Business Broadband Standards of Service, which provide an extra level of confidence for all of our Business Broadband customers. They set out definable standards for the expected levels of performance for your service ...

In Focus: Accountancy: THUS is keen to highlight the communication and business challenges that affect different vertical markets. In this issue, we look at what the main drivers will be for accountancy in the next 12 months, and how THUS can help ...

Ofcom Introduces 030 Range: The new 03 UK-wide number range has been introduced by Ofcom as an alternative to 08 numbers. Graham Payne, Product Manager, explains why the range has been created, how organisations can qualify and what it means for the end user ...

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Business Broadband Benefits: When you look at the range of business functions that can be handled by your Internet connection, there are many reasons why a business-grade service is likely to prove more appropriate. Jon Garrett, THUS Broadband Product Manager, explains ...

Choosing the Right Data Network: Ross Taylor, THUS Product Manager, Data Portfolio, examines what you should consider when deciding what type of data network you need, and reviews the different products and access connections that are available from THUS ...

Introduction to eCommerce: Craig Penfold, THUS Head of Marketing, discusses how important it is to create a strong web presence, and what the potential opportunity for extra sales that establishing an eCommerce operation can bring ...

Web Hosting Portfolio: THUS offers a variety of cost-effective hosting options to suit every business, and with even more choices now available, there's never been a better time to re-examine your hosting needs, says Karen Barnard, THUS Product Manager, Volume Retail Services ...

Premier Broadband: Customers who need guaranteed connection speeds should choose a service such as Demon Premier Broadband, which offers businesses a choice of upstream and downstream bandwidths, explains Karen Barnard, THUS Product Manager ...

In Focus: Local Councils: With pressure by central government to cut costs and collaborate more by pooling their expertise and resources, local councils are undergoing a sea change. Chris Pennell, THUS Senior Intelligence Analyst, looks at the challenges they face ...

Building a Basic Web Presence: In the second of our series on eCommerce, Craig Penfold, THUS Head of Marketing, shows you how establishing and maintaining a web presence has never been easier, or cheaper, for small businesses. In some cases, it's free ...

Column: Remote Worker: There's never a good time for your toddler to go into full-blown tantrum mode, but I'd argue there are better times than when you're on the phone thrashing out the final details of a client presentation for 8:30 the next morning ...

ADSL2+: Much hype has surrounded the next version of ADSL but what does it really mean for the majority of broadband users? Jon Garrett, THUS Broadband Product Manager, gives us a reality check on what to expect and when ...

Introduction to Velocity: Your workforce doesn't need to be confined to the office. With THUS, you can pick and mix from various mobile solutions that will suit your needs, explains Mark Charlesworth, Head of Product Portfolio, Mobile ...

Building an Effective Website: Craig Penfold, THUS' Head of Marketing shows you how to create a simple website dedicated to promoting your business, and which gives prospective customers the opportunity to find out what you have to offer ...

Dedicated Internet Access Promotion: With Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), you get an uncontended service and dedicated support. In this summer promotion, find out how you can save 15% off the standard price of DIA for the first three months on circuits above 2Mbps ...

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