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Node4 Joins Growing Number of MSSPs to Leverage Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

The Node4 Team — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:18:49 GMT

Integrated Next-Generation Firewall Security, Advanced Routing and Open Fabric Ecosystem Allow MSSPs to Better Meet Customers’ Evolving Business Needs

Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced increasing global momentum with managed security service providers (MSSPs), including Node4, Zain Jordan, Liquid Networx and Windstream, leveraging Fortinet’s industry-leading Secure SD-WAN solution to provide customers additional high-value services.

SD-WAN provides organisations with reliable and cost-effective connectivity to support their digital innovation goals. Recent research from IDC found that the SD-WAN infrastructure market is poised to reach $5.25 billion in 2023. As an increasing number of businesses look to deploy SD-WAN, many are turning to MSSPs to fill skill shortages and other gaps within their teams. MSSPs can fill this growing need by creating value-added services for customers that want to enhance user experience and reduce WAN complexity and cost, while securing their distributed networks.

Node4 partners with DIS to bring scalability and security to rapidly growing Drive DeVilbiss

The Node4 Team — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Network provider bolsters its IT offering with Node4’s cloud, colocation, connectivity and collaboration solutions

Node4 Selected by AI Driven Marketing Automation Specialist RedEye as Key Infrastructure Partner

The Node4 Team — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The comprehensive strategy, expertise and infrastructure offering from Node4 means RedEye can rapidly scale, as well as free up more time to focus on clients

South Yorkshire Housing Association chooses Node4 to deliver uptime and smarter services for customers

The Node4 Team — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:37:47 GMT

Colocation and cloud services pave the way for digital transformation and a smart app-based service for customers

South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA), a not-for-profit organisation formed in 1972 with over 6,000 properties across South Yorkshire, has today announced it is modernising its infrastructure by swapping traditional on-premises systems for colocation and cloud services from UK cloud, data centre and communications provider, Node4.

Stagecoach drives towards a ‘cloud-first’ enabled network strategy with Node4

The Node4 Team — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:38:52 GMT

UK’s biggest bus and coach operator chooses Node4 to redesign its new UK software network

Stagecoach, the UK’s biggest bus and coach operator, has announced it is replacing its legacy WAN infrastructure with a new software-defined network (SD-WAN) based architecture provided by Node4, the cloud, data centre and communications solutions provider. This upgraded connectivity will enable Stagecoach to support both business growth and its increased adoption of cloud-based technologies.

Node4 Shortlisted for ‘Managed Services Provider Innovation of the Year’ at the SDC Awards 2019

The Node4 Team — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:55:47 GMT

Node4 is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted with partner DIS in the ‘Managed Services Provider Innovation of the Year’ category at the SDC Awards 2019.

Node4 Awarded G-Cloud 11 Provider Status for Public Sector Framework

The Node4 Team — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:55:00 GMT

Node4, the cloud, data centre and communications solutions provider, announced that its N4 Private Cloud, Cyber Security Services, NetApp Private Storage as a Service (NPSaaS), Storage as a Service (STaaS), Backup as a Service (BUaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) powered by Cisco and Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions are all available via the Digital Marketplace, the online store for purchasing cloud-based services, as part of the newly launched G-Cloud 11 Framework.

Node4 continues to be a part of the recognised G-Cloud directory of suppliers. The company's presence on the G-Cloud 11 directory means that its services are available and can now be accessed by organisations across the UK public sector without the need for a full tender or competition procurement process.

Organisations able to benefit from these services include central and local governments, health, education, emergency services, defence, devolved administrations, and not-for-profit organisations. All of these divisions will be able to make full use of the latest technology provided by Node4 through G-Cloud 11, safe in the knowledge that it is fully compliant and regulated.

"In today's business climate, it is important, now more than ever, for organisations to be corporately and socially responsible," said Vicky Withey, Compliance Manager, Node4. "With Node4's proven dedication to corporate and social responsibility, we can further be part of the G-Cloud 11 Framework's commitment to providing excellent hosting providers to the public sector. We are very excited to continue to work alongside institutions of the public sector and not-for-profit organisations, helping them to run mission-critical systems and services."

Node4 Acquires Virtual Private Cloud Provider Secura to Further Enhance its Managed Cloud Offering

The Node4 Team — Wed, 15 May 2019 11:10:24 GMT

Strategic acquisition to broaden Node4’s reach in the Software-as-a-Service vertical

Node4, the UK-based hybrid cloud, data centre and communications managed services provider, has today announced it has acquired virtual private cloud provider, Secura. The fifth and largest acquisition made in Node4’s history, will see Secura become part of its already comprehensive portfolio of services, and strengthen its managed cloud hosting offering to the Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) market.

Leading Technology Journalist Georgie Barrat Joins the Main Stage at Techfest 2019

The Node4 Team — Tue, 14 May 2019 10:36:43 GMT

Georgie Barrat announced as host & keynote speaker at London Tech Week event hosted by Node4 on 14th June

Node4, the cloud, data centre and communications solutions provider, has today announced that leading British technology journalist and The Gadget Show presenter, Georgie Barrat, will be speaking on the main stage at Techfest 2019. Georgie will appear alongside other industry experts including speakers from Microsoft and NetApp.

Node4 achieves ISO certifications for Quality and Energy Management

The Node4 Team — Wed, 08 May 2019 11:21:07 GMT

Managed service provider successfully attains ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 certifications for ensuring continually high standards.

Node4, the cloud, data centre and communications solutions provider, has today announced the completion of its ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 audits for Quality Management and Energy Management. These certifications confirm that Node4 has implemented Quality Management System requirements for all areas of the business, as well as improved energy efficiency and use.

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organisation that sets world-class specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. To achieve ISO standard certifications, a UKAS-accredited auditor examines internal documentation and processes in Stage 1. In Stage 2, the auditor looks across the business at what functions and controls are in place that is aligned to the policies and processes that the company has defined and documented.

“We are delighted to have confirmed our latest ISO standards for Quality and Energy Management,” commented Tom Needs, COO at Node4. “These certifications highlight the dedication we place on our internal management processes, and gives our customers confidence that we are working to the highest standards to help the environment while providing the highest quality service. Meeting the ISO standards is a level we strive to maintain, and we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service that customers can rely on.”