News & Blog
The happenings at HM Network.
Unbreakable Wi-Fi
If you are a small business and you rely on your connectivity you should take a look at what we can do for you
Do you use SIM cards?
At HM Network, we provide handsets and data plans on multiple networks, but if you use SIM card’s for anything other than in mobile phones
Lancashire Based National Cyber Force HQ
With HM Network having strong ties with Cyber Security and Cyber Awareness, we were over the moon when we heard that GCHQ had chosen a
Best Practices for Writing IVRs
Got a phone system but needing inspiration about how to approach voice prompts and caller greetings? Maybe you have a system in place but have
Cyber Essentials Plus – 2022 Pass
Well it is that time of year once again for us. This week HM Network Ltd attained our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Being lost and needing help!
“A lady in a hot air balloon realised that she was lost. She reduced altitude and spotted a man below. She descended a bit more
The GDPRexpress Tour Of The North
GDPR – the acronym that dominated the headlines and caused quite a stir on social media throughout 2017 and 2018. There was an awful lot
10 Myths About Analogue lines vs Hosted Voice – Debunked
With the 2025 PSTN/ISDN line closure looming – are you still yet to make the move to digital telephony? 1. Calls over the internet
Switching Mobile Providers Has Never Been Easier
Did you know that Mobile customers can leave their network by sending a simple, free text message, under Ofcom rules that were introduced in July
Google Workspace
Looking to move to a better way of working this year? Google Workspace is a cloud-based productivity suite that helps teams communicate, collaborate and get
The Importance Of Cyber Awareness & Educating Your Team
Despite trying to keep work and personal lives separate, there is often a crossover. Many people pick up work emails on their own devices, particularly
How to Use On-hold Marketing Effectively
Every organisation wants to make a great first impression – however all too often companies underestimate just how important the sound of their phone system
Are Your Patients Losing Their Patience?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – or so they used to say. Sometimes, despite eating your prescribed 5 a day (I know
Lancashire Based Vegan Health Food Manufacturer Expansion
It is always heartwarming to see clients grow and go from strength to strength. Plant based health food manufacturer Nutreelife started out in Preston, we
School Catch Up Tsar Resigns Due To Lack Of Funding.
We saw on the BBC News this week, the headline “School Catch up Tsar resigns due to lack of funding” available for schools to help
The Business Benefits Of Cloud-Based Telephony
In business, it’s likely you’ll need to be communicating with customers daily. There are many forms this communication can take. Email, chat, phone calls –
Worried About The PSTN & ISDN Switch Off?
Are you aware that the way we make telephone calls is changing? 46% of 400,000 UK SME businesses recently surveyed, had no idea. BT has announced
Home Working
COVID-19 Home Working Support Business Type – Micro, SME, Corporate, Public Sector Client – All sectors Size: businesses with 5 users and above Product/Services –
Expecting the Unexpected: Continuing Instruction in the Midst of Unforeseen Circumstances
Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed more than 1.4 billion learners out of the classroom. Schools, colleges and universities around the world were
Remote & Blended Learning
Having spoken to many hundreds of schools this past few months, it is clear that remote learning has presented a number of challenges. Before any
Innovative New Music On Hold Portal
What impression do people get when they call your business? What do your callers hear when being transferred from one extension to another, or when
Helping Education Connect & Create
The CREATE Education project has been a customer and collaborator of HM Network for a number of years. The connectivity and hosted telephony services we
Gigabit Fibre For Preston Businesses
‘Faster Britain’ expansion to light up Preston with gigabit capable full fibre network Preston businesses set to become some of the best connected in the
Feeling Un-loved?
Are you feeling unloved by your current business communications provider? Does your connectivity partner pay you the attention you deserve? ISP’s and telecoms companies often
‘Lockdown Learning’ Support Scheme For Disadvantaged Children & Families
HM Network have been speaking to a lot of schools recently, helping them do more with technology in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics as well
Aardman Animations Christmas Crackers
HM Network are really proud to have been working with client Aardman Animations for over a decade. Earlier this year one of our boys had
Are You Cyber Essentials Certified? If Not, Why Not?
HM Network Ltd are proud to announce that our CE+ / Cyber Essentials Plus certification has been renewed. So what does CE+ mean? Cyber Essentials
Gigabit Fibre For Blackpool Businesses
Blackpool Businesses can now access gigabit capable broadband services over ITS Full Fibre network HM Network partner and Network operator ITS, have announced that businesses
Fibre Broadband & 4G
CASE STUDY Business Type – International Business Development Client – Talent Dynamics, Lancashire Size: 10+ staff Product/Service – Fibre Broadband and 4G CHALLENGE Talent
Business Connectivity Workshops
Business Connectivity Workshops With everything going on at the moment we thought it could be good to hold some free E Workshops to help UK
