Broadband

Broadband is the internet as it is supposed to be: high speed access to a massive range of information and services. Prices have fallen dramatically and services are available across most of the UK. Find out what broadband could do for you, how to get it and how other businesses are getting rewards from it.

GUIDES

Broadband

Broadband offers fast, always-on access to the internet. Find out how it works, the costs involved and the options for using it to transform your business. URN: 04/644

The internet

The internet is the most significant business development of the last few years. This guide will give you an introduction to what it is, the benefits it brings to a business, the options available and an implementation checklist. URN: 04/647

An introduction to e-business

This introductory guide explains the benefits of using technology in all areas of your business, from the internet and e-mail to extranets and mobile communications. See how other businesses have used technology effectively and find out how it could work for your business. URN: 04/671

CASE STUDIES

Anthony Hunt Associates

This engineering consultancy has used broadband to enhance its project management processes and build a Virtual Private Network.

Aquapress

A fast, always-on connection has enabled AquapPress to enrich the services it offers to customers and to transform its own internal business operations.

Benson Group

Broadband technology has played an important role in supporting the growth of The Benson Group by providing an effective communications system linking to its regional office.

Black Mouse

Integration of broadband with existing technologies and processes provides major benefits for luxury stationery retailer Black Mouse.

Bullying Online

Broadband technology helps the charity Bullying Online to improve support for its many thousands of users.

Creative Edge

Design and multimedia company Creative Edge has benefitted from a major improvement in the dynamics and efficiency of its business model through use of broadband.

Darlingtons

Coffee distribution company Darlingtons centralised its customer data and back-office system through its broadband connection.

EPOINT

This provider of interactive touch-screen terminals has used broadband to minimise order fulfilment times.

Escape Business Technology

Broadband has been the backbone of Escape Business Technologies' effort to improve its customer service and operating efficiency.

IMS

The cost effectiveness of ADSL and cable broadband enables field marketing company IMS to benefit from the enhanced operational performance provided by multiple broadband connections.

In Any Event

Conference and event management company, In Any Event UK, makes use of ADSL broadband technology to run its award-winning online registration system, Eazybook.

Instant Search

A fixed wireless service provides a major boost to Instant Search’s market competitiveness.

Irishwear

An uninterrupted, fast connection enables online retailer Irishwear.net to improve customer service and gain major internal operating efficiencies.

Klicka Courier

Introducing broadband and mobile GPRS technology is helping courier company Klicka increase its net profit margins.

Optos

Broadband helps Optos to process huge amounts of data and reduce its need for telephone operators.

Oxford Actuaries and Consultants

Teleworking professional services firm OAC uses broadband to benefit from increased productivity and operating efficiencies.

Printoff Graphic Arts

The use of broadband to run advanced digital printing technology has lead to improved workflow and profits for Printoff.

ruralnet|uk

Broadband enables rural generation charity ruralnet|uk to establish its own revenue earning knowledge-based asset.

The Everyman Theatre

Using broadband, The Everyman Theatre has been able to integrate its marketing and booking system through its website.

United Agricultural Twinings (UAT)

UAT has used a broadband connection to drive its systems – allowing staff to access data remotely and improving customer relationships.

Watford Electronics

Watford Electronics has recently become an e-business facilitator for online sales for third parties by becoming an application service provider.

Web-Translations Ltd

Web-Translations uses broadband to enable their teleworking culture, reduce costs and increase profits.

USEFUL LINKS

Broadband checker

Can you get broadband? Enter your postcode and phone number for a list of service providers in your area.

Video diaries

Find out how two UK companies are implementing broadband into their business, what's going well and what isn't, by accessing our video diaries.

Further e-business information

An archive of information on using technology in your business.

E-business case studies

Practical examples of technology in action.