What are the benefits of going digital?
According to our partner, Cisco, digitisation of key industries would boost productivity across the UK by addressing:
- Regional disparities: the Midlands where Ecl-ips is based is one of the key regions where you would see the highest productivity gains.
- Access to faster internet speeds
- Access to talent with digital skills
- Adoption of digital technologies such as AI, automation and cloud computing
The adoption of digital technology will benefit the private and public sector and ensure products and services are delivered more efficiently in the future.
Getting connected
By enhancing networks and offering wireless technology we can ensure you can connect easily to the internet, wherever you work.
This can help:
- Boost productivity
- Create efficiency savings
- Improve innovation
In a hybrid world, you need wireless that works harder. We can offer solutions that will increase your connection speed, secure your network and save time now.
Why connectivity matters to Ecl-ips
We pride ourselves in providing the best customer experience of our solutions. For our cloud-connected security systems to be effective and offer their full potential we need reliable internet connections.
We start our conversations with potential clients by understanding their current network set- ups and working out if we need to improve them.
From having an enquiry we quickly get into talking about the network switches, the communications between buildings, and then ultimately how does that communicate out to the internet?
Additionally, we understand that when people connect to the internet, they rarely want to know how they are doing so but when they need to have a business video call or want to stream a film they want to do it with ease.
This includes wanting to have an internet connection wherever they may be on a property, or on the move.
Separately, many clients want to be able to manage their security systems across sites and remotely, if needed. We therefore offer solutions that cover all scenarios.
Networking
We can help you boost your internet bandwidth by offering a range of switches and routers.
Wireless
Using cloud technology we can enhance the wireless experience improving access to Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Developing resilient networks
We can support the development of local area and wide area networks. A local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office, or home, while a wide area network brings these LANs together. With the development and increasingly deployment of Wi-Fi technology most devices can be connected and managed centrally. Switches and routers are vital to networks and these can be managed via cloud-connected platforms while edge routers or platforms are devices for connecting and securing enterprise traffic to the cloud. They provide networking, security, and other IT services.
Improvements in connectivity have also been driven by the latest developments in Wi-Fi technology and mobile broadband internet. Together they provide the ability to maintain stable connections across large facilities so that IoT devices, automated systems, and inventory tracking tools can function without interruption, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
This means we can offer hard-wired and wireless technology to build reliable networks and improve internet connectivity within a range of properties and organisations.
Wi-Fi 7: The new era of connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 provides organisations with the ability to have more efficient networks as well as faster connections, while also providing effective cybersecurity.
The rise of cloud computing, AI, IoT, as well as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality that require higher bandwidths, has been a key driver in the development of Wi-fi 7. The first release of Wi-Fi 7 was in spring 2024 and the second is due by the end of 2026.
The standard provides organisations with the ability to have more efficient networks as well as faster connections, while also providing effective cybersecurity. The rise of cloud computing, AI, IoT, as well as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality that require higher bandwidths, has been a key driver in the development of Wi-fi 7.
The key benefits of Wi-fi 7 are reduced latency and buffering, which means networks are better able to cope with the demand for seamless access but also provides the opportunity for VR and AR to be used more widely. For example, 3-D visual displays of products can be provided for potential customers.
The benefits of 5G
5G is the fifth and latest generation of mobile broadband internet, offering faster speeds, as well as higher capacity, lower latency, increased flexibility and increased reliability of connections. 5G can also connect a much larger number and variety of devices.
- More reliable Internet connections – A 5G router with “dual WAN” capabilities can use a wired connection and a 5G connection together so that the Internet stays up, even when the wired connection goes down.
- Easier installation and setup – 5G routers can be truly plug-and-play, where you simply plug in the router and it connects to the Internet over the 5G cellular network, and creates a local WiFi connection you can use with your local devices such as computers, laptops and mobile devices.
- A reliable backup for fibre optic Internet –If you lose Internet your connection can be instantly switched over to the 5G cellular network.
We can help you make the most of the benefits of going digital. Contact us to find out more.
Our connectivity partners
Cisco leads the way in digital technology
Originally founded in 1984, American technology giant Cisco helps people and organisations connect in a digital world. The company has operated in the UK for over 30 years and claims that, “Nearly every Internet connection in the UK touches Cisco technology and we’re investing in projects across the nation to support innovation, from smart cities to transport, healthcare and manufacturing, to cyber-security and digital skills.”
We became one of Cisco’s 4000 UK partners in 2023 enabling us to offer hard-wired and wireless technology to build reliable networks and improve internet connectivity within a range of properties and organisations. Cisco’s acquisition of Meraki in 2012 meant it could offer a fully cloud-based platform. It allows organisations to manage wireless, switching, routing, cellular gateways, cameras, sensors, and industrial ethernet switching from a single, cloud-based dashboard with unified visibility across their networks. As a partner we can provide our larger clients with this solution.
Our Managing Director, Aaron Kernaghan, has completed the Cisco Sales Training course as well as Cisco technical training, alongside our Technical Manager, Stephen Gilbert.
Peplink routers keep you connected
Being digitally connected, and able to work wherever you are, has become more important than ever. This includes when you are on the move.
If you are travelling by train, or coach you cannot always rely on the Wi-Fi network offered by the transport provider. Therefore, being able to using the internet via 4G or 5G data connections is really important.
With the latest technology we can offer routers from Peplink that can be deployed in mobile situations so people can connect to the internet when on the train, coach or in the car. These allow you to use mobile SIM or eSim cards wirelessly, and you can connect to them like you would with any other router. They also offer an optional Ethernet connection.
The routers include technology that will ensure that if one data connection fails it will quickly pick up another network so that users do not lose connectivity. Additionally, you can centrally manage the devices that are remotely connected to your routers.
Jola supports connectivity
Jola is an award-winning, supplier of business communications, specialising in mobile data SIMs. Jola sells on a wholesale basis to MSPs, ISPs, IT Support companies and Telecommunications Resellers. These channel partners supply solutions to public sector organisations and enterprises worldwide. This provides for back up connectivity if the Wi-Fi fails, mobile broadband connection and connectivity solutions for public transport.
Starlink satellites allow the internet to spread
Starlink has led the development of low-earth orbit satellite (LEO) technology and we are now using this to support clients to improve connectivity in more remote locations. As a partner of Peplink, a Starlink Authorised Technology Provider, we can use their routers to ensure our clients never lose internet connection. Peplink says that by combining their solutions with Starlink’s, issues of internet cost, speed and reliability can be solved in even the most daunting of physical conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a local area network (LAN)
A local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office, or home. A LAN can be small or large, ranging from a home network with one user to an enterprise network with thousands of users and devices in an office or school.
Traditionally a LAN comprised of cables, access points, switches, routers, and other components that enable devices to connect to internal servers, web servers, and other LANs via wide area networks. The advantages of a LAN are that devices can use a single Internet connection, share files with one another, print to shared printers, and be accessed and even controlled by one another. It wasn’t until the wide deployment of Wi-Fi technology that LANs became commonplace in nearly every type of environment. Wireless connectivity has also greatly expanded the types of devices that can be connected to a LAN. Now, nearly everything imaginable can be “connected,” which includes the surveillance cameras, smart sensors and security systems we offer.
The rise of virtualisation has also fuelled the development of virtual LANs, which enable network administrators to logically group network nodes and partition their networks without a need for major infrastructure changes.
What is a Wide-Area Network?
A wide-area network (WAN) is essentially a network of networks: a collection of LANs or other networks that communicate with one another. Today, there are several types of WANs that touch virtually every aspect of modern life. The internet as a whole is a huge, international WAN.
Data transmission takes place via packet switching whereby a message is broken into several parts, called packets, that are sent independently, in triplicate, over whatever route is optimum for each packet and reassembled at the destination. A router is a networking device typically used to interconnect LANs to form a wide area network (WAN) and as such is referred to as a WAN device. IP routers use IP addresses to determine where to forward packets. An IP address is a numeric label assigned to each connected network device.
What is a switch?
Switches facilitate the sharing of resources by connecting together all the devices, including computers, printers and servers, in a small business network. Thanks to the switch, these connected devices can share information and talk to each other, regardless of where they are in a building.
What is a router?
Just as a switch connects multiple devices to create a network, a router connects multiple switches and their respective networks to form an even larger network. Ultimately, a router works as a dispatcher, directing traffic and choosing the most efficient route for information, in the form of data packets, to travel across a network.
You can trust us to select the right equipment to develop your network successfully. As a cloud-first provider we recommend cloud-managed switches from Cisco Meraki. This offers a single dashboard giving you the ability to manage everything on your network, from access points to switches to security.
What is Ethernet?
If two or more connected devices on a shared network attempt to transmit data packets at the same time, a packet collision occurs. Ethernet technology provides rules that allow network-connected devices to talk to one another without packet collisions. Ethernet is associated with connected devices in a wired LAN or WAN. Using a wired Ethernet cable, devices are connected to an Ethernet switch. Ethernet has the ability to use both wired and fibre cables, delivering not only data but also power
What is an edge router?
What is a Gateway?
A gateway is a device that connects different networks with varying communication protocols, acting as the “gate” between them. Its primary role is to translate data between two incompatible networks, enabling devices that otherwise couldn’t communicate to share data. Historically, gateways and routers have been separate devices. However, it’s becoming more common for their functions to be combined and simply called a router. A network gateway is commonly used to provide LAN or WAN access to the internet. Use for network gateways include:
- Internet of things (IOT)
- Cloud Storage
- Application access
- Cellular access