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Keeping up with changing sites

OAC’s teams have to be online from day one to access plans and talk to clients. But sites are messy and layouts often change.

On the Salesforce Tower project, they needed a fast and reliable connectivity solution that would work for the duration of the job, without locking them into unnecessary cost or complexity afterwards.

Internet ready before the build begins

As this wasn't a long-term setup, the team wanted a partner who could move quickly, stay flexible on terms, and give honest advice on what was worth setting up and what they could skip.

“Construction sites change all the time, and connectivity is something we simply can’t afford to worry about,”

said Shaun Canell, Business Director at OAC.

“Vorboss made everything straightforward. Getting set up quickly, handling changes without delay, and staying online as we move around the site has been a huge help. That level of flexibility has been a game changer for us.”

As companies grow, so does the technology behind them. Connectivity, IT and cybersecurity often end up spread across multiple suppliers, contracts and support models. Simply Connected brings it all together under one provider, making it easier to manage, easier to support, and clearer to understand costs.  

At the heart of it is Vorboss’ own fibre network spanning over 750km across London, built, owned and operated in-house, with the same team designing, installing and managing the full setup end-to-end.

“Office technology has become overcomplicated,”

said Rhod Morgan, Chief Operations Officer at Vorboss.

“Many businesses have the right services on paper, but the experience feels disjointed. We wanted to remove the grey areas. Customers manage one relationship, have access to local support and receive one predictable monthly bill. The same team that builds the solution runs and supports it day-to-day.”

Simply Connected includes modular services that flex around each business and scale as it grows:

• Dedicated internet connectivity from Vorboss
• Fully managed office networks
• Managed IT and hardware provisioning
• Cybersecurity
• Ongoing support delivered by local London experts

Vorboss is powering the ambitions of London’s businesses with blazing-fast connectivity, managed IT, and serious cybersecurity. As we grow, we are focused on building a team that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve.

This year’s gender pay gap results mark a clear step forward, with both our median and mean pay gaps in favour of women, placing us ahead of the UK benchmark.

We recognise that lasting change depends on improving representation across roles and levels, and we are taking deliberate action to support this through inclusive hiring, clear career pathways and ongoing development. We are proud of the progress made and remain committed to achieving gender parity across Vorboss by 2028.

Read the full report here.

Tech spend is booming, everyone’s still stressed

Businesses are investing more in technology than ever, as modern operations rely on cloud platforms, AI tools and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity controls.

But if you ask most teams, running office technology hasn’t become simpler.  

It’s become harder to manage, harder to budget for, and harder to hold anyone to account when something needs fixing.

When it comes to the office technology the issue isn’t underinvestment, it’s fragmentation.

Global IT spend is heading for $6.15 trillion

In February 2026, Gartner forecast worldwide IT spending would reach $6.15 trillion, up 10.8% year-on-year.

The bill covers software and cloud tools, devices, outsourced support and connectivity.

That figure is global, but the pattern is visible at every level. Even a 5 to 50 person business now depends on cloud platforms, managed services, cybersecurity systems and reliable connectivity simply to operate day-to-day.

Global cybersecurity spending is expected to reach $240 billion in 2026

For many organisations, information security now takes a meaningful slice of overall IT spend.

According to KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026, 57% of UK organisations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets by more than 10% over the next year. That’s significantly higher than the global average.

But security doesn’t live in one service or product. It spans across your internet connection, your network, your devices, your cloud applications, your staff and your processes.

When those layers are managed by different suppliers, gaps tend to form at the handover points. So even as security spend increases, the risk of missed gaps increases too.

And it shows. In the same report, nearly half of UK respondents said they are hitting barriers when trying to scale cybersecurity.

It feels like we learn about a new cyberattack every other day. We see it in the news, we hear about it from colleagues, and it’s coming up more often in conversations with customers and insurers. As a result, businesses are under growing pressure to “do more” around cybersecurity.

For many, the difficulty isn’t willingness. It’s not having clear visibility into where the gaps are, and what to focus on first. And that’s completely normal, many businesses are in that same position, especially without dedicated security expertise in-house.

That usually leads to the same questions:

1. “Where do we even begin?” ‍
2. “What risks don’t we know about yet?” ‍
3. “Are we focusing on the right things?” ‍
4. “Would we spot an attack in time?” ‍
5. “What happens if we’re taken offline?”

Wherever you are today, this blog helps clarify which step makes sense for you.

1. “Where do we start?”

If you’re at the very beginning of strengthening your cybersecurity, or you’re looking to understand how well your business is protected, a cyber health check is a great starting point.

It’s a comprehensive audit that assesses your security across technology, people, and processes, and shows you strengths, risks and areas for improvement. All benchmarked against industry frameworks such as NCSC Top 10, CSF and CIS.  

A health check is particularly valuable if you need to:

• Decide where security investment will have the most impact

• See how your current measures align with recognised best-practice standards

• Provide leadership, boards, or investors with recommendations to support informed security decisions

2. “Is what we’ve put in place actually working?”

Once you’ve started putting protections in place, the next question is often about reassurance.  

Penetration testing helps answer that. It puts your existing security to the test, using accredited specialists who look at your systems the way a real attacker would. The goal isn’t to catch you out, but to show what’s holding up well and where weaknesses still exist.

You’re given a clear, prioritised set of actions you can actually act on, helping you strengthen what’s already there and provide reassurance to customers or partners who want confidence in how you protect your business.

This is essential for businesses that:

• Need evidence of testing for customer, partner, insurer, investor, or board requirements

• Are looking for independent assurance

• Run customer-facing or revenue-critical platforms

Important to note: Penetration testing is often seen as the starting point for cybersecurity, but in reality, it works best after you’ve put some basic protections in place. Without that foundation, a test will usually confirm obvious gaps rather than help you move forward, making it a poor use of time and budget.

3. “Have we got the basics covered?”

The reality is that good IT hygiene is one of the strongest defences most businesses have.

Many cyberattacks don’t rely on advanced techniques. They exploit weaknesses that already have fixes available, but were never applied.

Vulnerability and patch management focuses on keeping those basics covered, by continuously scanning for issues and applying updates automatically across your environment.

This helps you:

• Reduce the risk of exploitation by fixing known weaknesses quickly

• Ensure updates are applied across laptops, cloud systems, and firewalls

• Remove the day-to-day burden from your internal IT team

4. “Would we be able to detect an attack?”

Many attacks aren’t obvious. They often happen outside working hours and blend into normal activity. Without continuous monitoring, most businesses only discover an issue after damage has already been done.

A security operations centre, known in cybersecurity as a SOC, acts as your external security team. Real people monitor your systems around the clock, investigate unusual activity as it happens, and step in as soon as something looks suspicious.

It’s great for businesses that:

• Don’t have an in-house cybersecurity team

• Want peace of mind that their systems are always being watched

• Need protection beyond the basics

• Want confidence that attacks won’t be missed

5. “What happens if we’re taken offline?”

DDoS attacks are one of the most common causes of disruption for online businesses. If your business relies on online platforms such as e-commerce sites or client portals, staying online is critical.

DDoS protection filters malicious traffic before it reaches your systems, keeping services available during an attack and protecting your customers, operations, and reputation. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to reduce the risk of being taken offline.

Still not sure which solution is right for your business?

We’re here to meet you wherever you’re at. Our in-house team runs these services directly and works with you to advise on the right protection for your business, now and as it changes.

We’re delighted to have been named Best Network Provider at the 2025 Comms National Awards!

With over 200 entries from across the UK, the competition was fierce, which makes this win feel extra special.

What the award recognises

The Best Network Provider category recognises network providers delivering standout connectivity services, with a focus on quality of delivery and innovation.

The awards celebrate some of the strongest providers in the industry. Being recognised alongside these teams reflects years of investment and a relentless focus on network reliability, service and support.

Owning the network changes the game

The UK continues to lag behind much of Europe when it comes to fibre connectivity. For businesses, that often means slow speeds, unreliable calls and networks that struggle to keep up with modern ways of working. Many businesses are still relying on services built on legacy infrastructure, where multiple providers ultimately depend on the same underlying network.

The result is complexity, inconsistent pricing, slow installs and service that feels disconnected from modern business needs.

We knew there was a better way.

So, we built a dedicated 100Gbps capable London business fibre network, designed for speed, resilience and scale. We run and manage the process end-to-end, from site routing and surveys through to network operations and cybersecurity services, giving businesses one accountable provider for all their connectivity needs.

What this means for our customers

This award reflects a service that works the way modern businesses need it to.

Owning our network end-to-end gives us full control over delivery and operations. It means greater flexibility, higher standards throughout the customer journey, and clear accountability from day one, so you can focus on running your business.

Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and teams involved, and thank you to Comms Dealer, the judges and sponsors for putting on such a great night.

About Vorboss

Vorboss is powering London with the technology to thrive. Its detailed understanding of the London landscape supports how modern teams operate. Vorboss specialises in dedicated fibre connectivity, network management and cybersecurity, all run end to end on its own Central London network.

That means high-quality service, fair pricing and simplified delivery through a single accountable provider. No chasing, no excuses and no delays.

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