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What exactly is latency and how does it impact my business internet?

Low latency is something that everyone with an internet connection strives to achieve. Read on to discover what affects latency and what RISE does in particular to maintain low latency.

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Why gardening is the perfect hobby for staying sane while working from home

Being stuck at home all day, every day has led to a resurgence in hobbying, but there is one new activity that is the clear runaway favourite: gardening. While gardening and DIY home improvements are generally popular in this time of year, the lockdowns have led to a surge in seed stockpiling. Doctors have also […]

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Work from home wrap meetings? Here’s how we’re holding virtual “after work drinks”

Life in isolation can quickly blur into one long, arduous and repetitive (not to mention lonely) cycle. If you’re missing the joy of catching up with your coworkers for a few cheeky beverages, here’s how we are keeping the spark alive with a virtual happy hour.

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Breaking down your data: Data Packets, Internet Protocol & TCP

Every piece of data you send over the internet is broken down into data packets. Read on to find out how data packets work and how Internet Protocol and Transmission Control Protocol ensure your data is delivered to the intended user in the correct order.

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How to avoid distracting your coworkers on your next Zoom meeting!

The office can be a very distracting place: from your coworkers stopping by for another chat, to countless coffee breaks, 5 minute meetings that drag on for hours, and a phone that seems to never stop ringing. By comparison, working from home seemed like it would be a picture-perfect paradise of uninterrupted productivity. But as […]

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5 tips to boost your work from home productivity

Just a few short months ago, working from home would have been considered a luxury perk of a modern employer. But with the Covid-19 quarantine locking people in their homes, it’s time to turn this “luxury” into productivity with our top 5 tips for working from home.

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Adapt to working from home with the RISE IT team checklist

Remote IT teams sure made transitioning into a work from home set-up due to the quarantine easier. With their support and recommendation, switching to this new way of working became more manageable.

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Working from home? Here’s how to boost your WiFi for maximum performance

Working from home during the coronavirus lockdown? It is more vital than ever to get the most out of your wifi network. Here’s our guide to maximise the performance of your wifi.

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How Does The Internet Work? – Autonomous Systems, ASNs & How BGP Works

The internet is made up of autonomous systems who work together to exchange and route data from your device to a server located anywhere in the world and back.

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Why is high-quality fast internet valuable to my company?

Employees are online 10 hours of the day and a fast and stable internet connection plays a fundamental, role in their productivity.