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Ian Cottingham , Director of Mobile Network Operators at BT Wholesale

From Edge Computing in city centres to scalable custom sites in emerging markets , businesses are gaining the flexibility to deploy their data infrastructure exactly where they need it most .

No weak links

In addition to speed and availability , resilience is a key consideration for any business looking to manage its data effectively . The importance of resilience , not only in terms of network reliability but also through robust cybersecurity measures , should not be underestimated . With over 2,000 signals of potential cyberattacks every second , we live in an era where data breaches and cyberattacks are increasingly common . Businesses need more than just fast networks ; they need secure ones .

Colocation services are best when backed by carrier-grade networking and cybersecurity expertise , ensuring that business-critical data remains safe .

This includes physical , energy and commercial security measures , providing peace of mind for businesses that rely on their services .

Powering success

Whether it ’ s supporting the realtime processing requirements of AI , handling the bandwidth needs of video conferencing , or ensuring seamless access to cloud services , data consumption will continue to grow at an unprecedented rate . Businesses need networks that can keep up with the demand for faster , more reliable connectivity combined with highperformance data infrastructure .

For UK businesses looking to stay competitive , the key is having network and data infrastructure partners that combine innovation , security and reliability to meet the demands of the future . �

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