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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 60^th 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 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 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

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.

Learn more about 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 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.

Learn more about 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 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.

Learn more about 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 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.

Learn more about Vorboss.

When was the last time you noticed your business internet's ability?

Whether it’s waiting to transfer a large file or trying to collaborate on a cloud-based app, your business internet directly impacts performance across your working day.

Yet, most companies are so used to the drawbacks of 1Gbps business internet that these time lags and glitchy delays have become normalised despite their drain on operations. 

Simply put, 1Gbps internet limits the potential of ambitious businesses. It lacks the capability required in 2023, let alone in the near future, with peak internet traffic increasing 35% year-on-year and the imminent growth of AI tools.

But don't worry, there is another way (spoiler alert: it's 10Gbps).

1Gbps = accepting limitations 

1Gbps is the standard business internet in London, which is like buying an old sedan to win an F1 race. While it satisfies the most basic functions, it’s unsuited to modern demands, slow to accelerate, highly susceptible to breakdowns, and increasingly outdated with every passing month.

In short, it’s limiting your ability to drive faster and compete. Here’s why.

Productivity

Software, data, people, and communication power modern businesses. Therefore, employee productivity is inextricably linked to internet capacity.

From Slack and Salesforce to Zoom and Zendesk, the average business uses 130 software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools for its communications, project management, accounting, and HR functionality.

Not to mention video streaming, file transfers, data analysis, and multimedia downloads. No matter your business’ core proposition, your operational efficiency relies on your business internet. 

1Gbps’ low data bandwidth can slow down daily tasks, hamper productivity, and frustrate employees. With 10Gbps internet, teams comple tasks 10X faster, and productivity (and employee morale) soar.

The business impact of high bandwidth internet is immediate and tangible. So why limit your bandwidth in the first place? 

Connectivity

Hybrid working is here to stay.

In April 2023, Central London workers came into the office on average 2.3 days per week, with most employers supporting remote work in some capacity. And a good corporate internet connection is essential for private VPNs that allow remote users to access private company data.

Reliable online connectivity enables remote employees to access resources easily, participate in virtual collaboration effectively, and work productively. On the flip side, frequent connection drops interrupt important tasks and adversely impact customer service and employee morale.

1Gbps business internet does not provide enough reliability to banish connectivity concerns. Wouldn’t it be great if you could ensure uninterrupted connectivity for all your employees? 

Scalability

Think about how many cloud-based apps your business currently uses. Now, think about how much you will use in the near future when more game-changing AI products hit the market and quantum computing becomes the norm.

With data requirements doubling every two years, you need internet that can flexibly scale to your evolving data processing needs and easily handle more users as your business expands.

1Gbps business internet might satisfy your basic requirements today, but you need to plan for the impending surge of new data requirements to remain competitive. So why not get ahead of your rivals now instead of playing catch-up down the line? 

Customer experience

How do you work with your clients or customers?

If your company uses real-time collaboration tools like Miro whiteboards to brainstorm ideas or Zoom conferencing services to host interactive webinars or even basic video calls, then reliable connectivity is your lifeblood; these tools don’t work if there isn’t enough bandwidth.

But, limited connectivity also impedes customers' online interaction with your business, such as unresponsive customer service or slow-to-load digital products, leading to frustrated customers, negative brand reputation, and ultimately a loss of business.

1Gbps’ limited connectivity might work now, but if you take on more customers or need to fulfil more orders, you may find yourself stuck in first gear with no way to accelerate. Why run the risk? 

10Gbps = going limitless

It’s unlikely you’d accept ‘standard’ with any other part of your business, so why accept ‘standard’ with your business internet? 

As technology develops, costs fall and the playing field changes. Netflix’s affordable subscription streaming made us forget about TV scheduling. Mobile network providers' unlimited packages made us forget about the cost of phone calls.

Now, 10Gbps is having the same effect on business internet, helping us forget about connectivity and reliability issues while making your business more productive and scalable. Businesses all across London are waking up to this, and the ship is turning. At Vorboss, we provide 10Gbps as standard (rather than the limit), as that's a sensible, technical minimum in 2023.

And, as we own the network, maintain the cables, and directly provide the customer connection, we can easily scale your data requirements as you grow, future-proofing your long-term business growth.

Without the limitations of 1Gbps, you’ll never notice your business internet again. 
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