Entries by Deirdre

Best Practice IT Security for Business

When seeking a business broadband connection, security should be a top priority in order to protect the integrity of the business concerned. Host Ireland have worked with government and healthcare clients since its inception. We understand the importance of reliability and security in this sector and partner with our clients to build best in class […]

Restrictions on Mobile Broadband for Business

The advantages of mobile broadband would indicate that it’s a bit of a no-brainer for any forward-thinking business. A mobile broadband service lets you connect to the Internet when you are on the move. The service gives you the ability to access the internet on a laptop, tablet device or PC by connecting to a […]

Cloud Computing For Your Business

The field of smart data sharing and business intelligence as driven by the cloud is a key growth area for many companies. Symmetrical Internet connectivity is of course key to making this work – especially for those who transfer a lot of data and manage multiple websites. A fast, robust, reliable connection that won’t let […]

Client Case Study: Malcomson Law Services

Malcomson Law Services procured a wireless symmetrical 200mbps internet connection from Host Ireland as the main circuit to their Smithfield premises in Dublin city. The main reason for this choice was the extremely poor provision of fixed line services in their current location and also the advantage of a single hop of traffic due to their proximity to […]

Business Broadband Jargon, Busted

Broadband technology is confusing. Finding and maintaining the right connection for your business can be even more of a minefield – and the jargon doesn’t help. To take away some of the mystery, we’ve taken some of our most commonly used terms and broken them down into a helpful glossary.

Get Your Company Online with Host Ireland

Irish SMEs have been encouraged by the Communications Minister to avail of a grant to establish and maintain a presence online. Companies that have ten employees or less can apply for a grant of up to €2,500 to build a website. It’s estimated that about 90% of Irish consumers research products online before making a […]

Business Broadband for SMEs

Does your business plan to open new premises this year, or is an office expansion on the cards? Or are you pondering on the quality of your current broadband provider – are you happy with the level of service should your connection fail?

Protecting your Business from Connectivity Downtime

No broadband connection is immune from downtime, and nothing with electrical components ever will be. There is a large degree of variance, based on the characteristics of your business and environment (i.e., your vertical, risk tolerance etc), in terms of financial loss should your connection fail. The average business suffers from about 14 hours of […]

Better Broadband, Better Business

The increasing demand for faster Internet connectivity means that the need for ‘dedicated bandwidth’ is higher than ever in 2016. Traditional broadband simply cannot satisfy this growing demand. The adaptation to higher frequency technologies is now an essential for any cutting-edge business. Super-fast access to data and cloud based services is not simply a bonus […]