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Cyber Security threats continue to be a huge concern for IT Security teams and we know that it's more than likely attacks and breaches will get even more sophisticated with the use of AI. We'd love to know what is your greatest current IT Security concern and watch this space as we'll be taking a deeper dive into the responses next week once the poll closes.
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If you come across this post, take a moment to listen to the words shared by Darren Edwards which describe the upcoming challenge he is about to embark on. Darren is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you can wish to meet and we will be cheering him on from afar. #inspirational #motivating #incredibleachievements
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For most organisations hybrid working has become the normal, meaning workforces are widely distributed, employees are accessing data and apps from any device and from any location. This continues to cause a headache for IT teams as the security perimeter is no longer contained and the attack surface widens. The answer can of course be to implement a SASE or Secure Access Service Edge IT architecture which consolidates networking and security as a service into a cloud-delivered service at the network edge. But how do you go from a traditional I.T. Security architecture based on a central location that protected people in the office and not outside of it? In this blog, Ideal's Aaron Tunnicliff considers the tenets of SASE and how the key to deploying a SASE architecture is to treat it as a journey. https://lnkd.in/eqUUgJEF
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Is your Wi-fi network opening your organisation up to security risks; Is Wi-Fi configuration left at a default setting; Is performance an issue? In the third of the 7-part series of Enterprise Wi-Fi Myths, our Wi-Fi expert Mark Rigby helps us understand why ‘default configuration’ is not always the best choice and provides some simple quick wins to creating a better performing, more secure Wi-Fi network. https://lnkd.in/gNzGwgYf #wifiwins #improvingconnectivity
Is your Wi-fi network opening your organisation up to security risks; Is Wi-Fi configuration left at a default setting; Is performance an issue? In the third of the 7-part series of Enterprise Wi-Fi Myths, our Wi-Fi expert Mark Rigby helps us understand why ‘default configuration’ is not always the best choice and provides some simple quick wins to creating a better performing, more secure Wi-Fi network. https://lnkd.in/gNzGwgYf #wifiwins #improvingconnectivity
Today is #WorldMenopauseDay. It is estimated that of the 33 million people employed in the UK, nearly 6 million of those are experiencing menopause. Of those 6 million, 3 in 4 experience symptoms and 70% experience stress as a result, so it is crucial that we raise awareness about menopause at work. Today we implemented a new Menstrual & Menopause Policy at Ideal. We understand that the menopause can have a huge impact on an employee’s personal and working life and we hope by making this an inclusive subject, one that no one is afraid or embarrassed to talk about, it will help make Ideal a great place to work. We want to give our employees the confidence to ask for support should they need it, without judgement. #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #womenintheworkplace
Celebrating 2 years since the rebirth of Battersea Power Station when it opened it's doors to the public for the first time in history. For visitors the Battersea experience is one not to be missed! It's been an absolute honour for Ideal to have been part of this regeneration project and seeing the project develop and we look forward to the advent of the new phases which will further enrichen the Battersea community. #redevelopment #smartestate #customerexperience
Today, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Grade II* listed Power Station opening its doors to the public for the first time in history, alongside our pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard. Transformed into a must-visit mixed-use riverside destination for Central London, we’ve welcomed more than 23 million visitors since October 2022. The neighbourhood is now home to a unique mix of more than 150 shops, restaurants, bars and leisure venues for visitors to explore and enjoy, with recent new additions including El Pastor and Two Drops by the Harts Group, Third Space, Santa Nata, So. Shell and LIPS Pharmacy and Healthcare Centre. There’s more still to come, including the upcoming opening of Marks & Spencer's first ever standalone clothing store, Macaroni Penguin, % Arabica, Duck & Rice, Blank Street Coffee, Bizzy Me, Heartcore Pilates and R.W Wolf. The office community at Battersea Power Station continues to thrive too, with more than 60 businesses and 3,500 office workers now based across the neighbourhood. 50 Electric Boulevard, a state-of-the-art 200,000 sq ft office building, completed earlier this year, and leases have been agreed with SharkNinja and TEAM LEWIS. The residential community also continues to flourish, as more than 2,500 residents now live at Battersea Power Station, and only a small number of apartments remain available within a live phase.
Wi-Fi is something pretty much everyone uses everyday, whether it is the corporate network you're using at your workplace, your home Wi-Fi or when you're on the move, it can be anywhere from coffee shop, to train or airport. Our expert Senior Wireless Engineer Mark Rigby who has deployed many high profile Wi-Fi networks for all types of customers and use cases often talks about common Wi-Fi myths - and the reality. He has captured his thoughts for us to share with you in this 7-part blog series. #wifinetworks #debunkingthemyths #wirleless
Senior Project Engineer @ Ideal - Smart Buildings / Built Environment Technology Solutions
I frequently find myself debunking common myths about Wi-Fi networking while addressing customer challenges. To help clear up the confusion, I've put together a blog series on Wi-Fi myths and realities. You can check it out here. https://lnkd.in/e3ZHsxqr Ideal #wifi #mythsdebunked
#WorldMentalHealthDay serves as a reminder that taking care of our mental health is not a luxury but a necessity. It is a time to focus on self-care, mindfulness, and seeking support when needed. Mental Health Day encourages us to break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and fosters an environment where conversations about mental well-being are normalised. As part of acknowledging the day at Ideal, we arranged for Equilibrium Therapy Clinic to come to our office. Chair massage is a positive way to demonstrate our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our team. Apart from the obvious benefits of massage, like posture improvements, alleviated muscle pain and improved range of motion, massage also helps to boost morale, and happier employees make for a better workplace! https://lnkd.in/ewTp9qTC #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthatwork #workplacewellbeing #weareideal
We're at the Smart Building Show this week. Do come and say hello.
Late call-up! I've been asked to join Schneider Electric's discussion panel at the Smart Building Show https://lnkd.in/eV2HKBVJ at ExCeL in London, this Wednesday 9th October. We'll be discussing what it takes to create a smart building and ultimately the reasons why we invest in them. Do come and say hi: 11:30-12:15 in the Energy Management Theatre, event hall N5-N6.