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We’re delighted to share the details of our upcoming webinar on the 10th of April designed to help growing businesses enhance their cyber security. This session is designed for business leaders, IT decision-makers, and security professionals looking for cost-effective, scalable cybersecurity strategies to support business growth. Topics will cover: - Why cybersecurity needs to evolve with business growth - The challenges of scaling your cyber security solution - Cost-effective cyber optimisation strategies - Real-world best practices - Actionable strategies to future-proof your cybersecurity We’re looking forward to engaging with familiar faces and welcoming new ones too.   Hosted by Jed Wrigley and Matthew Tully.   Register using the link below: https://lnkd.in/guYtT7R9

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Blaze Networks Ltd, a security-focused managed service provider with deep expertise in SD-WAN and SASE technologies. This transformational acquisition enhances our ability to deliver fully integrated, secure, and scalable IT solutions, supporting businesses that require high-performance connectivity, resilience, and cybersecurity. Beyond technology, this partnership also creates new opportunities for our team, fostering professional growth and collaboration as we continue to scale. With shared values and a commitment to innovation, we look forward to driving new advancements together and delivering even stronger solutions for our customers. Welcome to the team, Blaze Networks! 🤝 🔗 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eZMFYXji #Acquisition #Growth #Innovation #Cybersecurity #Networking #PowerfullyConnected #BlazeNetworks #Communicate Rockpool Investments Chris Mullen Tony Snaith Ben B. James Blackburn Konrad Rutkowski Roger Flynn Tom Coey Toby Hurdle

We’re gearing up for a busy two days at the UKSPA Spring Conference, held at Exeter Science Park this week. If you're around and would like to have a chat, you can find Duncan D Macintyre, Alex Cox, Bob Cushing, and Roger Flynn. We look forward to connecting! #UKSPA #SciencePark #Innovation #TechCommunity #PowerfullyConnected

🚀 International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Women in Tech! 🚀 Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we at Communicate Technology celebrate the brilliant women who are shaping the future of technology. 💡💻 The theme for 2025, #AccelerateAction, is a powerful call to drive meaningful change, break barriers, and create a more inclusive tech industry. While progress has been made, there’s still work to do! We must actively champion diversity, invest in opportunities, and create spaces where women in technology can thrive. At Communicate Technology, we are committed to accelerating action by: ✅ Supporting and empowering women in tech careers ✅ Advocating for equal opportunities and representation ✅ Fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture 💬 Hear from the incredible women driving change in our team: 💻 Shelby Sharrock, IT Infrastructure Engineer: "The technology industry is always breaking new ground and developing. Networking is all about innovation, and it is a gateway to considerable opportunities with growth across multiple sectors. In the future, my career aspirations are to build a stronger foundation in Cyber Security, further enhance my skills, and continue working for a well-respected and established organisation. Currently, I enjoy working with a successful team of engineers, and my diverse, busy schedule keeps me passionate about what I do." 🛡️ Precious Obakpe, Apprentice SOC Analyst: "I got into cybersecurity because it offers a fast-paced and ever-evolving career, which keeps me excited and motivated. The ability to study quickly and get started in the field, combined with the flexibility of working remotely, made it a great choice for me. I’m particularly interested in pursuing pen-testing in the future, as I enjoy the challenge of finding vulnerabilities and securing systems. Currently, I'm the only woman in my cybersecurity team, and I believe we need more women in the field to bring diverse perspectives and drive innovation! I'm passionate about encouraging more women to join and thrive in this space." To all the women in technology—your innovation, resilience, and passion drive this industry forward. Let’s keep pushing for progress together. To all the women at Communicate Technology—your expertise, dedication, and passion drive our success every day. Thank you for all that you do! Tag a woman in tech who inspires you! Let’s celebrate, uplift, and take action! 👇 #IWD2025 #WomenInTech #AccelerateAction #DiversityInTech #Empowerment #CommunicateTechnology

We’re heading to the UKSPA - The United Kingdom Science Park Association Spring Conference at Exeter Science Park on March 13-14, and we want to see you there!   This event unites science parks, innovation hubs, and technology leaders, creating the perfect space to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.   If you’re attending, let’s meet up! Our team will be on-site, ready to discuss how we’re driving innovation and supporting the future of science and technology.   #UKSPA #ScienceParks #Innovation #TechCommunity #PowerfullyConnected

We are thrilled to announce that York Data Services is now officially part of the Communicate brand! This integration marks a key milestone in our ongoing strategy to enhance service capabilities and expand our reach. By bringing the York Data Services team into the Communicate brand, we are unifying our expertise to deliver more comprehensive IT and connectivity solutions to businesses across the UK. Together, we are committed to continued innovation and delivering even greater value to our customers. We warmly welcome the York Data Services team into Communicate and look forward to an exciting future ahead. Welcome aboard, team York! 🤝 #Acquisition #Integration #Growth #PowerfullyConnected

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Christmas Charity Game is officially open! This festive tradition brings our community together to support a fantastic cause, and this year we’re proud to raise funds for The Paula Carr Diabetes Trust   📍 Where: Communicate Office, Discovery Park, The Gateway, 2nd Floor (right by the stairs—you can’t miss us!) 📅 When: Now until 20th December 🎄 Last year’s winner, Gareth Jones from Wave Search, kicked things off for us today. 🎁 There are some great prizes up for grabs, so don’t miss your chance to take part!   This event is always a highlight of the season, bringing smiles and raising essential funds for those in need.    We invite all our customers and tenants to come by, take part, and spread some holiday cheer.   Let’s make this year’s game the best one yet!   #ChristmasCharity #PaulaCarrDiabetesTrust #CommunitySpirit #DiscoveryPark

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive dinner with SASIG Events at the prestigious Royal Air Force Club in Piccadilly, London. Our roundtable discussion, titled “Navigating the Shift to Open XDR” brought together senior cyber leaders and executives to explore the transformative potential of Open XDR. Discussions focused on overcoming integration challenges, leveraging flexibility, and harnessing AI-driven automation to enhance threat detection, streamline workflows, and reduce response times. It was truly inspiring to engage with such a talented group of individuals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity and protecting the organisations we all rely on. We’re immensely grateful to all attendees for their valuable contributions and look forward to continuing these important discussions in the future. #PowerfullyConnected #CyberSecurity #OpenXDR #AI #Automation #SOAR #Collaboration #Leadership Tony Snaith Martin Smith MBE FSyI James Blackburn Chris Mullen Konrad Rutkowski Jed Wrigley

With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, CISOs are under pressure to prioritise budgets to tackle the most pressing risks.    In 2023/24, 50% of businesses experienced a cyber security breach, yet only 31% carried out a risk assessment, per The Cyber Security Breaches Survey.

We’re thrilled to announce that Communicate is now an approved supplier on the #UKGov’s G-Cloud 14 framework for cloud software services. This appointment enables public sector organisations to seamlessly access our advanced XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and Microsoft Sentinel cloud solutions through the Digital Marketplace, streamlining secure and effective digital transformations. Explore how our solutions can support your cloud transformation with ease and transparency through G-Cloud 14. Get in touch below or find us directly on the Digital Marketplace. https://lnkd.in/eNSfPq2M #GCloud14 #CloudSoftware #DigitalTransformation #CrownCommercialService #PowerfullyConnected #PowerfullySecured