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2026

Cyber Security

Don’t just tick the box, build security that works when it matters

8th July, 2026

Does your always work when it matters?Most of the businesses we meet during a Technology Review aren’t unprotected. They’ve got a Cyber Essentials certificate on the wall, antivirus on every…

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IT Services

Copilot Wave 3: Agentic AI, E7 Licensing and the Frontier Transformation Explained

24th June, 2026

Copilot Wave 3: Agentic AI, E7 Licensing and the Frontier Transformation Explained Microsoft 365 is entering a new phase. With the introduction of Microsoft 365 E7, also referred to as…

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Dental Practice

Complete Guide to IT Support for Dental Practices in the UK

17th April, 2026

Complete Guide to IT Support for Dental Practices in the UK Not all IT support is the same, especially in healthcare. This guide explains what dental practices in the UK…

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Empty Office Managed IT Support Uncategorised

Complete Guide: Choosing a UK Managed Service Provider

17th April, 2026

What is a Managed Service Provider in the UK? A managed service provider (MSP) is a company you partner with to look after your IT. That usually means handling day-to-day…

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Uncategorised

Global 4 Named Exclusive Managed Service Provider Partner for the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA). 

17th February, 2026

Global 4 Named Exclusive Managed Service Provider Partner for the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA).  Global 4 has been appointed as the exclusive Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner to the…

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Cyber Security

Five Signs it’s time to move to a Managed Service Provider.

11th February, 2026

Five Signs it’s time to move to a Managed Service Provider. Most businesses don’t wake up one day and decide to move to a Managed Service Provider. It usually happens…

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Cyber Security

How Managed Services Reduce Cyber Risk for UK Businesses.

11th February, 2026

How Managed Services Reduce Cyber Risk for UK Businesses. For most UK businesses, growth is the goal. More staff, more customers, more systems, and more opportunity. But there’s a side…

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Managed Services for Business IT Services

Managed Services in the UK: How Businesses Scale Securely

4th February, 2026

Managed Services Built for Modern UK Businesses. Technology is central to how UK businesses operate, compete, and grow. Managing IT internally has become increasingly complex, expensive, and risky. Cyber threats…

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2025

Empty Office Managed IT Support IT Services

Most IT Strategies Fail for One Simple Reason — And How to Fix It

9th December, 2025

Technology is no longer just a support function in business. It’s at the heart of how organisations operate, communicate, and grow. Yet, many businesses still struggle to get value from…

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Cyber Security

Ransomware in the UK: What is it, and how can I stop it?

6th October, 2025

What Exactly Is Ransomware?Ransomware is a harmful type of malware that encrypts files, compelling victims to pay, usually in cryptocurrency, for a decryption key. Cybercriminals often distribute ransomware through phishing…

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Dental Services

Dental Practices Technology

9th July, 2025

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, dental practices are expected to deliver more than just clinical excellence, patients want efficiency, clarity, and a seamless experience from the moment they book an…

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Uncategorised

Small Business, Big Shift: Why Digital Transformation in 2025 Is No Longer Optional

3rd July, 2025

Small Business, Big Shift: Why Digital Transformation in 2025 Is No Longer Optional The Tipping Point for Small Business TechnologyAt Global 4, we work with small businesses every day and…

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Business Mobiles

The Impact of IoT SIMs on Business.

22nd April, 2025

The Impact of IoT SIMs on Business, and why it's worth your time. In today’s digital world, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re tracking assets in real time, managing remote…

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IT Services

How to leverage Microsoft 365 for Remote and Hybrid teams.

25th March, 2025

How to leverage Microsoft 365 for Remote and Hybrid Teams. The shift to remote and hybrid working is no longer a temporary adjustment—it’s the new normal for SMEs across the…

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Cyber Security

Top Five Cyber Security Threats SMEs Face in 2025.

18th February, 2025

The Top Five Cyber Security Threats Facing SMEs in 2025 Cyber security has rapidly become a pressing concern for businesses of all sizes, but SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are…

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2024

IT Services

Looking ahead to the end of Windows 10.

15th October, 2024

Looking ahead to the end of Windows 10. Platforms going end of life and being superseded with the next best thing is nothing new, and it keeps us very busy…

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IT Services

Microsoft Copilot – How can it help your business, and what’s new?

30th September, 2024

As AI technology continues to advance, you may be wondering how to best take advantage of these innovations to boost productivity and streamline workflows. One powerful tool that can help…

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Dental Services

Global 4 does the double at the Comms National Awards 2024!

30th September, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we took home two prestigious awards at the Comms National Awards 2024! We were honoured to be recognised in a competitive field, securing victories…

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Dental Services

Elevate your patient experience.

21st March, 2024

In today’s fast paced world of dentistry, technology has become an essential tool for delivering the best in patient experience, boosting productivity and improving day to day operations. For dentists…

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Business Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy AI for business

29th February, 2024

Samsung Galaxy AI for business In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, Samsung has once again proven its commitment to innovation with the introduction of the…

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IT Services

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot.

2nd February, 2024

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: What it means for your business With AI being fully embraced by companies worldwide, it’s no wonder that the tech giants are starting to integrate it…

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Data Connectivity

Are you prepared for the PSTN Switch Off?

16th January, 2024

What is the PSTN switch off?The PSTN Switch off is the cease of the legacy ‘Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) due to its inability to meet the demands of modern…

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2023

People and Culture

Growing with Global 4 | James Routledge

13th December, 2023

Name: James Routledge Job Title: Sales Director Tell us about yourself? In a couple of sentences; What floats your boat? What are you like? What do you do out of…

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Commercial

Global 4 Boosts Market Presence with Acquisition of Gemini.

11th December, 2023

In a strategic move to continue to deliver our ongoing growth plans and to further enhance our exceptional service model, we are proud to announce the successful acquisition of Gemini.…

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Hosted Telephony

Delivering exceptional user experience for Estate Agents.

23rd November, 2023

With The Negotiator Expo just around the corner we are delighted to be able to announce an exciting project between ourselves, the award-winning CRM, Street.co.uk and 8×8. The partnership brings…

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People and Culture

Growing with Global 4 | Lucy Capon

14th November, 2023

The purpose of this is to give potential candidates in the business an insight into what it’s like to work Global 4. Name: Lucy CaponJob Title: People Engagement Lead Tell…

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People and Culture

The power of effective interview preparation

14th November, 2023

Wondering how to smash your next Interview? – Let me help with some of my best tips  Preparing for your next job interview and wondering how to make it a…

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People and Culture

How to build the perfect CV

14th November, 2023

? Unleash Your Professional Potential: Crafting the Perfect CV ? Finding your Dream role starts with your CV, it’s the first and only impression you can give prior to an…

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Business Mobiles

What is a mobile security threat?

20th October, 2023

Malicious imposters are always looking for a way to breach organisations infrastructure defenses. A mobile security threat is an attack on an end user’s mobile device (such as phone, iPad…

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IT Services

What should IT Support look like in the modern era?

31st January, 2023

IT support is a critical function for any type and size of business, but the way in which service providers are appraised is no longer relevant. Companies will often tell…

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Business Energy

The energy crisis, and how it’ll affect your business.

31st January, 2023

As the war in Ukraine deepens, we look at the what the energy crisis means for our country and businesses, how it has impacted the market and what we can…

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IT Services

Is Microsoft’s Business Premium subscription worth it?

31st January, 2023

Is Microsoft’s Business Premium subscription worth the price tag? Business Premium is Microsoft’s fastest growing subscription within the 365 business tier, the trend looks to continue despite this years price…

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2022

MPLS

What are the advantages of SD-WAN over MPLS for your business?

3rd October, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated just how critical it is for a business to have a secure, reliable network. The rapid shift to remote working accelerated the adoption of cloud-based platforms…

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Business Mobiles

Mobile security threats businesses face now, and the future

5th September, 2022

Mobile security is the top of many organizations’ priority lists. This is not surprising given that 60% of mobile devices are now being used to access corporate data. The shift…

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Hosted Telephony

Increase productivity, with team collaboration.

14th August, 2022

Team collaboration has become a major part of any business. Whether you are rapidly growing or just looking to improve the functionality and productivity of your team, communication is a…

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Data Connectivity

How to stop connectivity issues disrupting your business.

6th August, 2022

How important is the internet to your business? – for many, the answer is "critical". For something so critical it is worth spending time mitigating and planning for the worst……

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2021

Uncategorised

Global 4 Wins Big at the Comms National Awards 2021

14th October, 2021

Global 4 Communications named “Best Contact Centre Customer Solution, at the Comms National Awards 2021. Global 4 Communications was voted "Best Contact Centre Customer Solution" at the recent 'Industry Oscars,' the…

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Uncategorised

Global 4 awarded Reseller Billing Team of the Year

11th October, 2021

Global 4 Communications Ltd, is one of the UK’s most effective independent communications providers. For over two decades they have specialised in working with clients in a wide variety of sectors to…

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