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As a trusted Dell & Fortinet partner CARA Network Solutions is a specialist Telecoms & IT solutions provider with over 30 years experience in IT, Cyber security, Networking, Hardware, passive and active optical LAN

13/05/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬

FortiVoice isn’t just a phone system, it’s part of a broader, secure, communications ecosystem.

Built by Fortinet, FortiVoice offers:
✅ On‑premises control
✅ Advanced call management
✅ Integration with secure networks
✅ Scalable deployment
✅ Reliability without cloud reliance

For environments that value stability, compliance, or on‑site resilience, FortiVoice provides modern telephony without sacrificing control.

Voice communication still matters it just needs to be built right.

12/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐒𝐓𝐍 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲?

By the end of 2026, the UK’s traditional phone network (PSTN & ISDN) will be switched off for good. That might sound like a distant technical change, but for many businesses, it will have a direct impact on daily operations.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 & 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫?
✅Avoid last‑minute disruption
Leaving it too late risks rushed installs, limited supplier availability and potential downtime to your phone services.
✅ Future proof your communications
Modern cloud and VoIP systems aren’t just replacements, they offer flexibility, resilience, and features PSTN simply can’t support.
✅ Better costs, better control
Reduced line rental, easier scalability, and smarter call handling can lower costs while improving customer experience.
✅ Time to test and transition properly
Upgrading early lets your team adapt gradually, with training, testing and optimisation before the switch off deadline.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?

When PSTN is switched off:
❌ Desk phones may stop working
❌ Calls to and from customers could fail
❌ Alarm systems, lifts, EPOS, and broadband services using PSTN may be affected
❌ Your business risks becoming unreachable during working hours

In short: no phone service, lost calls, lost sales and frustrated customers.

Upgrading now isn’t about panic, it’s about control, continuity and opportunity.

Businesses that move early gain a smoother transition and a communications platform that supports how they work today and tomorrow.

If you’re unsure how the PSTN switch off will affect your business, now is the time to start the conversation, contact us for a FREE consultation.

📞 +44 (0) 28 9078 4422
📞 +353 (0) 4197 100 41

22/04/2026

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤

Operational Technology (OT) systems power manufacturing, utilities, facilities, and industrial environments, yet many were never designed to be connected to today’s networks.

When OT and IT environments intersect, the risk surface expands dramatically. Legacy systems, shared credentials, and flat networks can quickly become weak points if not properly segmented and defended.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐓 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬:
• Network segmentation
• Controlled access
• Monitoring unusual behaviour
• Cyber security designed for mixed IT/OT estates

Modern attacks don’t care whether they disrupt a factory line or an office server, they exploit whatever is easiest to reach.

A proactive approach to OT security reduces downtime, ensures safety, and protects against both digital and physical disruption.

21/04/2026

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One Network. Total communication. Complete Security.

📞 +44 (0) 2890 784 422

20/04/2026

The Future of Business Communication Isn’t Coming… It’s Already Here

There’s a misconception that AI in telecommunications is something “futuristic”

It’s not..... It’s happening now.

Businesses today are using AI tools to:
• Greet callers instantly 24/7
• Capture customer intent without human involvement
• Summarise calls and create follow-up tasks
• Transcribe important conversations
• Route calls based on context, not guesswork
• Provide agents with live prompts and information

AI isn’t replacing teams, it’s empowering them.

Your staff shouldn’t waste 40-60% of their time on:
- Call transcription with action points taken from call
- Repeating answers
- Redirecting calls
- Looking up customer history
- Typing call notes
- Chasing basic info

Let the telephone system do that. Let your team do the real work.

This is what “future-proofing” looks like, not fancy gadgets, but practical tools that transform efficiency.

Get in touch with us today for more information.

NFON UK

17/04/2026

𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬

Cyber security is often seen as something only large enterprises need to worry about, but in reality, small businesses are one of the most targeted groups.

𝐖𝐡𝐲? Because attackers know smaller organisations often lack the layered protection, monitoring, and response planning that bigger companies invest in.

A single breach can lead to financial disaster, downtime, data loss, reputational damage, legal action or even regulatory issues. This is especially true if your business relies on shared systems, remote access, or operational technology that wasn’t originally designed with security in mind.

Strong cyber security isn’t about complexity, it’s about visibility, defence, and control.

- Firewalls
- Endpoint protection
- Network monitoring
- Threat response

All of these work together to reduce risk and protect your assets.

Security done properly becomes part of your operations, not an obstacle to them.

Get in touch with one of our team for FREE advice on how we can help protect your business!

15/04/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 (𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬)

If your business relies on customer enquiries, there’s one metric you absolutely must track and almost nobody does... Missed calls.

Not the ones you know about. The ones you never even realised happened.

When customers call you:
- They expect someone to pick up
- They expect quick answers
- They expect to feel like a priority

But here’s the reality… most businesses miss 10-30% of total inbound calls without ever noticing.

And it gets worse:
- People rarely leave voicemails anymore.
- They hang up and call your competitor.
- You lose revenue silently.

A modern phone system doesn’t just ring, it works for you:
✅ It logs every missed call
✅ It alerts you instantly
✅ It stacks missed calls so your team can return them
✅ It gives real data on call volumes and peak times

You wouldn’t ignore walk‑ins standing at your front door.
So why ignore phone traffic?

If your phone system can’t tell you what you’re losing, it’s already costing you more than it’s saving you.

13/04/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲

Across decades of delivering fibre, Wi‑Fi, switching, telecoms, and security projects, one thing has become very clear - Technology changes fast.

Connectivity expectations change even faster.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭:

- A network is only as strong as its configuration.
Hardware matters, but the engineering behind it matters more.
- Wi‑Fi issues are often infrastructure issues.
Slow Wi‑Fi rarely means “bad Wi‑Fi”… it usually means the network behind it needs attention.
- Security isn’t one product, it’s an ecosystem.
Firewalls, switching, Wi‑Fi, policies, and people all need to work together.
- Cutting corners early always costs more later.
Quick fixes become long‑term headaches.
- Visibility is the new uptime.
If you can’t see what’s happening on your network, you can’t secure it or optimise it.

Experience matters, especially when you’re building the backbone your business relies on every day.

Let our experience guide your next project. Reach out to our team to get started.

03/04/2026

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤!

As we head into the long weekend, we want to wish all our clients, partners and colleagues a very happy and relaxing Easter. Make sure to enjoy some well earned time out of the office!

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞:
📅 We will be closed on 6th & 7th April
✅ Reopening on Wednesday 8th April

P.s - Don't be like this Easter bunny, the best time to modernise wasn’t yesterday…it’s now. If outdated systems is holding your business back, let’s chat. We’re helping organisations streamline operations, improve reliability, and future proof their communications and we’d love to help you too.

Wishing you all a great break! 🌷🐰

01/04/2026

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝

As teams wind down for the Easter break, cybercriminals ramp up.

Why? Because holidays mean fewer staff watching the systems and more opportunities for attacks to slip through unnoticed.

Here are 5 Easter break cyber risks every business should be aware of (and how to stay protected):

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝
When your team is off, automated processes continue running often with less monitoring and slower response times.
If something goes wrong, it may not be spotted until it becomes a much bigger problem.
✔ Tip: Ensure automated alerts, monitoring tools, and escalation paths are fully tested before the break.

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲‑𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
“Easter rewards”, “delivery notifications”, “gift cards”, and fake holiday discounts are common lures at this time of year.
One click can compromise an entire network.
✔ Tip: Remind staff to think twice before opening anything unexpected or too good to be true.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟
A simple pre‑holiday email to your team can prevent a lot of risk.
Highlight common scams, suspicious behaviour to look out for, and who to contact if something seems off.
✔ Tip: Keep it short, clear, and easy for everyone to understand.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤‑𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
Holiday weekends are prime time for attackers to exploit unpatched systems.
If updates are overdue, this is the moment to close those gaps.
✔ Tip: Patch early, not at 4:59pm on the last day.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩𝐬
Backups are useless if they aren’t recent or haven’t been tested.
A long weekend is the worst time to discover they don't work.
✔ Tip: Verify your backup status and perform a quick restore test before everyone heads out.

A little preparation before the break goes a long way.

Cyber threats don’t take holidays but with the right steps, your business can enjoy a secure and stress free Easter.

What’s one security check you always do before a holiday shutdown?

Drop your tip in the comments.

Address

Unit 1c 4 West Bank Drive
Belfast
BT39LA

Website

https://cara-ns.co.uk/

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