Vorboss launches Simply Connected to simplify connectivity, IT and cybersecurity management for London businesses
Anniversaries are a time to appreciate the present, reflect on the past, and consider the future. As we celebrate another year at Vorboss, one word springs to mind when looking in the rear view mirror and the road ahead: upgrade.
We conceived Vorboss as an 'upgrade' to London's existing internet infrastructure and designed our network to be future-ready without the need for costly retrofits. By provisioning beyond peak capacity from the start, we could create a future-proofed network that didn't require constant updating to handle London's evolving data demands.
Get it right the first time
In the UK, there has long been a culture of under-provisioning. From public toilets and parking to railways and roads, we've historically adopted a 'just enough' mentality that delivers 'just enough' results.
But when the UK encounters usage peaks, its infrastructure creaks. Water systems dump sewage during periods of heavy rainfall. Railway stations close during spells of extreme weather. Energy suppliers promote off-peak use to avoid blackouts.
Whenever demand surpasses the average, there are calls to upgrade our ailing legacy systems. Just last month, the National Infrastructure Commission's five-yearly review made a series of recommendations to modernise Britain's energy, transport, and water networks to boost economic growth. The review had one overarching message: we need an upgrade.
However, large-scale infrastructure retrofits are tricky and expensive. They're a pain for the consumer. They're a headache for the utility provider. They're also wholly unnecessary if we do the project right the first time.
The Thames Barrier, for example, was designed to protect London from never-seen-before tides and huge storm surges. Commissioned in 1972 and finished ten years later, it has safeguarded London for the last 40 years without major works. Foresight in the 70s has helped a formerly flood-risked city grow into a global capital.
The same goes for tech infrastructure. In 2002, Amazon decided to revamp its computing infrastructure not just to handle its current internal IT demand but also its future growth. It moved away from unscalable computing hardware to cost-effective online data centres, effectively inventing cloud computing with the creation of Amazon Web Services in 2006. Initially designed for the support needs of its e-commerce arm, AWS generated $80 billion in revenue in 2022 and has powered the growth of thousands of businesses.
Getting it right the first time pays long-term dividends.
Designed with the future in mind
London is a 'global city' above ground—one of only two cities in the world (alongside New York) to be ranked Alpha ++ by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network for its integration and influence.
But under the streets, London is a city of ageing cables, ranking 60th worldwide for broadband speeds.
To be the world's greatest city, London needs reliable capacity that easily handles today's peak demands and tomorrow's emerging technologies. That's why, when designing our business-only fibre infrastructure, we planned a network that would always stay ahead of the upgrade cycle.
A network for the present and for posterity; one that didn't need patching up every few years or retrofitting for every new tech development.
It wasn't long ago when, as the first business network to offer 10Gbps business internet as a minimum, we were told that it was excessive bandwidth. But will it be excessive in 2025 as London's businesses harness the power and data demands of artificial intelligence? Will 100Gbps business internet be excessive when London's companies use quantum computing to revolutionise the world of work?
Between 2019 and 2023, peak traffic and internet bandwidth increased markedly (with compound annual growth rates of 30% and 28%, respectively). Those thinking 1Gbps is enough at the start of a three-year contract are quickly realising how much the goal posts move, and we're now seeing our competition playing catch up.
The end of unnecessary upgrades
London's businesses are used to operating with bandwidth limitations, so they’re always waiting for the next upgrade. But limitless bandwidth is available now.
With a future-ready network that provides 10Gbps as a minimum and scales to 100Gbps, businesses can stop thinking about bandwidth and start thinking about their business.
Just as unlimited mobile phone packages eradicated the costs of phone calls from our minds, 10Gbps connectivity will help businesses forget about the internet. No more glitchy video calls. No more buffering circles. No more costly upgrades.
As we look forward to the future, hopefully London can start forgetting about unnecessary upgrades, too. Be it improving public spaces or enhancing transport infrastructure, we should do it once, do it right.
By Tim Creswick
CEO and Founder of Vorboss
All modern businesses, small and large, depend on having reliable internet with enough capacity to power their ambitions. We’re introducing Vorboss 10G Growth to provide the necessary connectivity for London's start-ups, schools, NGOs, and SMEs to thrive.
Imagine how a dedicated 10Gbps fibre connection could upgrade your organisation. We supply internet for qualifying small businesses with unparalleled speed and bandwidth, priced at just £350 per month.
Vorboss is an elite fibre network for London's businesses, but we are not exclusive. We are proud to become one of London's small business internet providers, giving more companies the chance to grow with direct, high-capacity internet.
Small businesses that qualify
So, who can take advantage of this opportunity? Any business that fits into one of the below categories:
- Early-stage businesses and SMEs with fewer than 20 employees and with an annual revenue of under £10 million
- Non-profit organisations
- Publicly-funded educational institutions
The need for high-speed internet knows no bounds. Vorboss 10G Growth empowers you with the connectivity you deserve and helps you break free from bandwidth limitations. You will pay £350 per month, instead of the standard £650, for our 10Gbps internet.
Read on to discover how Vorboss 10G Growth can transform your business.
Benefits of Vorboss 10G Growth
Vorboss 10G Growth is transforming the way small businesses experience internet connectivity. Here are three of its benefits.
Powerful speed and capacity
We will dedicate a direct 10Gbps internet connection to your business that has the speed and capacity to upscale your productivity. The real-time and cloud-based apps you depend on most will run faster, and grinding uploads and downloads will be a thing of the past.
Scalability
We built our network with the future in mind, so as your business grows, we can grow with it. We provide scalable internet speeds of up to 100Gbps for your evolving business. Additionally, we are the only Internet Service Provider (ISP) that always guarantees a minimum speed of 10Gbps. You will never have to worry about bandwidth again.
Quick installation
We own our network end-to-end, so our in-house team takes all the faff out of switching providers. We measure install times in days and weeks, not months, ensuring your business stays up and running without delay. Our team can answer questions and solve problems fast and effectively because we don't use resellers or intermediaries.
Jonathan Fren, founder of Keyboards & Dreams, said:
'Switching to a Vorboss 10Gbps connection has been a key part of our plans to future-proof our offering as we grow our serviced offices in Farringdon. Having grown from 20 to 200 desks since opening our building, a solid internet service is the backbone of our space. Vorboss has been with us every step of the way, with super-fast response times, a very professional and helpful setup and installation process, and a solid reliable service. We're very happy with our connectivity.'
Start your journey with Vorboss 10G Growth
Don't worry, our contracts are simple and clear. You'll have a strong 10Gbps connection, just like our other customers. No hidden tricks.
We guarantee the price of £350 per month for the lifetime of the contract (12 months and monthly rolling thereafter). This is affordability without compromise, accessible to businesses who deserve it.
If you are a qualifying business, you can get started straight away by contacting our sales team. We don't use call centres; our experts know the network inside out and can advise you through the process. In fact, once you become a customer, you'll get your own Customer Success Manager.
Why Vorboss?
We understand the challenges that small businesses face because we've been there. We created a team of over 400 people from scratch, and we are dedicated to boosting London's economy through excellent connectivity.
Our workforce represents various backgrounds and experiences, fostering creativity, innovation, and many perspectives that drive our success. We can now proudly say we're one of the best places to work in the UK, and we have one of the most diverse teams in the industry.
Our CEO, Tim Creswick, sums it up best:
'I know from experience that start-ups and SMEs face plenty of challenges, especially in tough economic times. Connectivity shouldn't be one of them. Providing a high-quality internet connection to businesses, as well as schools and NGOs, helps create a more balanced knowledge economy. It enables them to focus on productivity and growth rather than on bandwidth limitations. These are the educational systems and commercial markets of the future. By empowering them to scale and grow, with connectivity at an unrivalled price, we are investing in everyone's future.'
The future is fibre
Vorboss 10G Growth is your gateway to a future powered by high-speed internet connectivity and unparalleled service. We designed our offering to assist small businesses, non-profits, and educational institutions. It empowers them, removes bandwidth limits, and boosts productivity. With lightning-fast installations, a powerful 10Gbps connection, and scalability, we are committed to supporting your growth.
Book a consultation to find out why businesses are switching to Vorboss.
This September, we're celebrating our first anniversary since the Vorboss commercial launch.
In this Vorboss anniversary series, we sit down with some of our long-serving team members to learn about their journeys and discuss how they envision the future of Vorboss.
We're delighted to introduce Network Engineer Aisling Natola, who has been an integral part of the Vorboss family since 2020.
Vorboss anniversary: introducing Aisling
'I see Vorboss as being a very crucial part of London’s infrastructure. I’m very excited for that.'
Looking ahead
We've had some remarkable achievements this year: expanding our fibre network across Central London, launching several new products, being recognised as one of the Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times, and, of course, connecting all our incredible customers.
This anniversary series showcases some of the dedicated team members who have made Vorboss a success. Every single person our customers interact with works in-house; they are the fabric of our business, and we are grateful for them!
Since 2020, we have installed over 500km of fibre optic cables to connect all commercial buildings in Central London, continually expanding a network unrivalled in scale and merit. If you're as excited about the future of the Vorboss fibre network as we are, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with our latest innovations.
You can also discover how Vorboss can transform your business' connectivity by speaking to one of our experts.
This September, we're celebrating our first anniversary since the Vorboss commercial launch.
In this Vorboss anniversary series, we sit down with some of our long-serving team members to learn about their journeys and discuss how they envision the future of Vorboss.
We're delighted to introduce Head of Finance Rob Boswell, who has been an integral part of the Vorboss family since 2021.
Vorboss anniversary: introducing Rob
"We’ve built a world-class network in the commercial hub of Europe, and there are so many things that we can do now on top of that."
Looking ahead
We've had some remarkable achievements this year: expanding our fibre network across Central London, launching several new products, being recognised as one of the Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times, and, of course, connecting all our incredible customers.
This anniversary series showcases some of the dedicated team members who have made Vorboss a success. Every single person our customers interact with works in-house; they are the fabric of our business, and we are grateful for them!
Since 2020, we have installed over 500km of fibre optic cables to connect all commercial buildings in Central London, continually expanding a network unrivalled in scale and merit. If you're as excited about the future of the Vorboss fibre network as we are, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with our latest innovations.
You can also discover how Vorboss can transform your business' connectivity by speaking to one of our experts.
This September, we're celebrating our first anniversary since the Vorboss commercial launch.
In this Vorboss anniversary series, we sit down with some of our long-serving team members to learn about their journeys and discuss how they envision the future of Vorboss.
We're delighted to introduce Chief People Officer Rikshita Khela, who has been an integral part of the Vorboss family since 2012.
Vorboss anniversary: introducing Riks
'When I joined, there were just three of us in the office. Now, I’ll walk through London and see our adverts—it's so surreal.'
Looking ahead
We've had some remarkable achievements this year: expanding our fibre network across Central London, launching several new products, being recognised as one of the Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times, and, of course, connecting all our incredible customers.
This anniversary series showcases some of the dedicated team members who have made Vorboss a success. Every single person our customers interact with works in-house; they are the fabric of our business, and we are grateful for them!
Since 2020, we have installed over 500km of fibre optic cables to connect all commercial buildings in Central London, continually expanding a network unrivalled in scale and merit. If you're as excited about the future of the Vorboss fibre network as we are, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with our latest innovations.
You can also discover how Vorboss can transform your business' connectivity by speaking to one of our experts.
This September, we're celebrating our first anniversary since the Vorboss commercial launch.
In this Vorboss anniversary series, we sit down with some of our long-serving team members to learn about their journeys and discuss how they envision the future of Vorboss.
We're delighted to introduce Head of Strategic Partnerships Matthew Chippendale, who has been an integral part of the Vorboss family since 2020.
Vorboss anniversary: introducing Matt
'It's not so much how big we've become as a business; it's more our reputation. If we're the go-to, obvious choice for businesses when they need a new Internet Service Provider, that will signify that we've made it.'
Looking ahead
We've had some remarkable achievements this year: expanding our fibre network across Central London, launching several new products, being recognised as one of the Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times, and, of course, connecting all our incredible customers.
This anniversary series showcases some of the dedicated team members who have made Vorboss a success. Every single person our customers interact with works in-house; they are the fabric of our business, and we are grateful for them!
Since 2020, we have installed over 500km of fibre optic cables to connect all commercial buildings in Central London, continually expanding a network unrivalled in scale and merit. If you're as excited about the future of the Vorboss fibre network as we are, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with our latest innovations.
You can also discover how Vorboss can transform your business' connectivity by speaking to one of our experts.
Latest from the press room
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.
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