Viking Communications LTD

Name: Viking Communications LTD
Address: Viking Communications LTD, Bury, BL98RE, GB
Telephone: +441616603002

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We deliver quality driven network infrastructure to multiple sectors across the UK.

Viking Communications provide a complete range of Electrical and Data services across the UK. Regardless of the size of your venture our aim is to deliver a high standard of service that exceeds the expectations of the client from the conception to the completion of the project.

18/06/2026

Most network issues don't appear overnight. They build up slowly, in cabinets that haven't been touched in years 🕸️

Cabling infrastructure is often installed, signed off and then forgotten about, until something fails. By that point, downtime and emergency call-outs cost far more than proper maintenance ever would.

Here are 5 common cabling maintenance mistakes we see:

1️⃣ No Regular Cabinet Audits

Cabinets get messier over time as additions, changes and quick fixes pile up. Without regular audits, traceability is lost and fault finding becomes a nightmare.

2️⃣ Skipping PAT Testing

Portable appliance testing protects your team and your equipment. Skipping it puts safety, insurance and compliance at risk.

3️⃣ No Fault Documentation

When faults are fixed but not recorded, the same issues come back, often worse. Proper documentation tracks recurring problems and informs upgrade planning.

4️⃣ Neglecting Fixed Wiring Tests

Fixed wiring inspections aren't optional. Skipping them creates safety risks and can invalidate insurance cover.

5️⃣ Operating Without a Maintenance Plan

Reactive maintenance is always more expensive than planned maintenance. A proper plan extends infrastructure lifespan, reduces downtime and protects warranty cover.

At Viking Communications, we deliver tailored maintenance plans across the UK, covering cabling repairs, cabinet audits, PAT testing, fixed wiring inspections and full network certification.

Look after your infrastructure. Protect your productivity.

Viking Communications delivers fully accredited, fully tested network infrastructure installations and maintenance across the UK, designed for performance, scalability and long-term reliability.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

16/06/2026

Upgrading your Wi-Fi is one of the most effective ways to improve productivity in your business. But getting it right matters 📶

Here are 3 key things to consider before installation:

🔹 It's Not Just About Access Points

Swapping out access points won't fix performance issues if the underlying cabling can't support modern speeds. Cat6a or better is essential for reliable 10G performance.

🔹 Coverage Needs Proper Planning

Warehouses, industrial units and large offices need careful access point placement to avoid dead zones, interference and signal drop-off. A proper site survey makes all the difference.

🔹 Future Capacity Matters

Device density is rising fast. Designing infrastructure for today's needs alone leads to expensive upgrades sooner than expected. Plan for what's coming, not just what's here.

At Viking Communications, we design and install Wi-Fi infrastructure across commercial and industrial environments throughout the UK.

Fully accredited engineers. Fully tested infrastructure. Built for long-term performance.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

11/06/2026

Moving offices? Reconfiguring your space? Adding new desks or meeting rooms?

The network behind the move matters just as much as the move itself 🛡️⚡

At Viking Communications, we deliver fully managed Moves, Adds and Changes (MAC) services, keeping your business connected, productive and online from day one in your new space.

We handle:

🔹 Desk, furniture and IT equipment relocations
🔹 Data and electrical cabling adjustments
🔹 Floor box relocation and new cable runs
🔹 PoE patching and IT cabinet reorganisation
🔹 AV moves, reinstalls and meeting room cable management

And because business doesn't stop, we offer out-of-hours and weekend working to minimise disruption.

Fully accredited engineers. Nationwide coverage. Office moves done properly.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

09/06/2026

Most network problems don't start with the network. They start with the install⚡

Cutting corners on cabling installation might save money upfront, but it almost always costs more in the long run, through downtime, performance issues and premature replacements.

In our latest blog (link in the comments), we explore why working with trusted, fully accredited network cabling installers makes all the difference.

Here's a quick look at what we cover:

🔹 The technical expertise that sets expert installers apart
🔹 How experienced teams handle complex installation challenges
🔹 The long-term cost savings of getting it right first time
🔹 Why proper testing, certification and documentation matter
🔹 How to evaluate the right installation partner for your project

Choosing the right team isn't just about today's install. It's about protecting your infrastructure for years to come.

At Viking Communications, we deliver fully accredited, fully tested network cabling installations across commercial and industrial environments nationwide.

City & Guilds qualified engineers, manufacturer-backed 25-year warranties, and complete project documentation as standard.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

04/06/2026

"We have used Viking a number of times for works in the past year. They have shown a real desire to execute the job as best they can and the results show with successful completion of works in timely manner and positive feedback from clients." ~ Lucy Nock, LMG

We're proud to support Lucy and the team at LMG across multiple projects, delivering works efficiently, professionally and to the highest standard.

That's the Viking Communications way 🛡️⚡

Viking Communications delivers fully accredited, fully tested network infrastructure installations across the UK, designed for performance, scalability and long-term reliability.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

02/06/2026

Office moves rarely fail because of the furniture. They fail because of what's behind the walls 👀

A successful relocation depends on more than packing boxes and shifting desks. Get the network infrastructure wrong, and your team is left without connectivity on day one.

Here are 5 common office relocation mistakes we see:

1️⃣ Skipping the Site Survey

Without a proper survey of the new space, cabling needs, containment routes and power requirements get missed, leading to costly delays.

2️⃣ Underestimating Cabling Time

Cabling is often left until the last minute. Done properly, it takes planning, testing and certification, not a rushed install the day before move-in.

3️⃣ Ignoring Power Requirements

New layouts often mean new floor boxes, dado trunking or comms room power. Overlooking this creates rework and disruption later.

4️⃣ No Out-of-Hours Plan

Moving during business hours brings everything to a halt. A proper out-of-hours plan keeps operations running and avoids lost productivity.

5️⃣ Poor Cabinet Management

A messy comms cabinet on day one becomes a long-term headache. Colour-coded patching, proper labelling and clean cable management save hours of troubleshooting later.

At Viking Communications, we deliver fully managed Moves, Adds and Changes services across the UK, designed to keep your business connected from day one in your new space.

Plan it right. Move it once. Move it properly.

Viking Communications delivers fully accredited, fully tested network infrastructure installations across the UK, designed for performance, scalability and long-term reliability.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

28/05/2026

Modern business networks are under more pressure than ever and traditional copper cabling is increasingly struggling to keep up!

In a recent blog post (link in the comments), we explore how fibre optic structured cabling is transforming network performance and why more businesses are making the switch.

Here's a quick look at what we cover:

🔹 Higher bandwidth and faster speeds for data-heavy operations
🔹 Longer transmission distances with no signal loss
🔹 Greater reliability, even in high-interference environments
🔹 Future-proof infrastructure built to support emerging tech
🔹 The role of fibre in data centres, cloud computing and IoT

Whether you're scaling up, upgrading legacy infrastructure or planning a new install, the right cabling decision today protects performance for years to come.

At Viking Communications, we design, install, splice and certify fibre optic systems across commercial and industrial environments nationwide.

Fully accredited engineers. Fully tested infrastructure.

Built for long-term performance.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

27/05/2026

Protect your premises starts with the infrastructure behind the cameras 📹👀

At Viking Communications, we design and install fully integrated CCTV and access control systems for commercial, industrial and multi-site environments across the UK.

From IP CCTV and thermal imaging to door entry, gate security and remote-managed access control, every system is built on properly designed, fully tested cabling infrastructure, the foundation of reliable security.

We work with leading manufacturers including Hikvision, Axis, Pelco and Paxton, delivering solutions that are scalable, certified and built to last.

Fully accredited engineers. Nationwide coverage.

Security infrastructure you can trust.

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

05/05/2026

Your server room underpins everything: communications, data, operations. If the infrastructure inside it isn't right, the risk to your business is greater than most people realise 🛡️⚡

Here are 5 server room mistakes we see in commercial environments:

1️⃣ No UPS Protection

A power outage without an uninterruptible power supply can cause data loss, hardware damage and costly downtime. It's one of the most common (and most avoidable) oversights we see.

2️⃣ Poor Cable Management

Unlabelled, unorganised cabling makes faults difficult to trace and maintenance slow and expensive. A tidy, documented comms room isn't just good practice. It directly reduces your risk.

3️⃣ Inadequate Cooling

Servers generate significant heat. Without proper ventilation and cooling provision, hardware fails prematurely and performance degrades, often without warning.

4️⃣ No Room to Grow

A server room built only for today's requirements will need disruptive, expensive work the moment your business scales. Capacity for future growth should be designed in from the start.

5️⃣ Untested Infrastructure

Cabling that hasn't been certified gives you no performance baseline and no warranty protection. When something goes wrong, diagnosis takes longer and costs more.

At Viking Communications, we design and install complete server room and comms room infrastructure across commercial and industrial environments throughout the UK, from power and cooling provision to structured cabling and full cabinet organisation.

Get the foundations right. Everything else follows

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

30/04/2026

Your server room is the heart of your network. Get the infrastructure right at this stage and everything built on top of it will perform.

Get it wrong and you'll be managing problems for years.

Here are 3 things to get right from the start:

🔹 Power Planning Is Non-Negotiable

Your comms room needs dedicated, reliable power, including UPS provision to protect against outages. Servers, cooling, lighting and network equipment all need to be accounted for at the design stage, not retrofitted later.

🔹 Cable Management Determines Long-Term Performance

A poorly organised comms room creates faults that are slow to diagnose and expensive to fix. Pre-terminated fibre, structured containment and colour-coded, labelled patch leads aren't just tidy. They're essential for traceability and maintenance.

🔹 Future Capacity Needs to Be Built In

Your data demands will grow. Installing sufficient cable routes, trunking and rack space now means scaling up later is straightforward. Not a full redesign.

At Viking Communications, we design and install complete comms room infrastructure across commercial and industrial environments throughout the UK, from power and cabling to full cabinet organisation.

Fully accredited engineers. Fully tested infrastructure. Built for long-term performance

📞 0161 660 3002
🌐 viking-comms.co.uk

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BL98RE

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+441616603002

Website

http://www.viking-comms.co.uk/

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