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Drone Summit shines light on Northern Ireland’s thriving cybersecurity industry

The UK and Ireland second Drone Summit has highlighted the great potential of drones in the economic growth of the UK and Ireland. 

The summit, organised and sponsored by ANGOKA, supported by the UK Royal Air Force, Invest Northern Ireland and KPMG, who hosted the summit at their Belfast offices, gathered industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland including senior representatives from the British Civil Aviation, the UK Research and Innovation (InnovateUK), AWS, Manna, Skyport, Spright, Avtrain and others discussing the rapid advances being made in the sector. 

The conference explored the economic benefits in the adoption of drone advancements, the role of rapid technology evolution in advancing drone capabilities and making its benefits a reality, the great and complex cybersecurity risks such advancement in technology brings to the drone industry as well as the regulatory and societal challenges the sector faces. 

Shadi Razak, chief technology officer at ANGOKA, says: “Drones are allowing us to achieve more than ever before and continue to provide opportunities to businesses and the local economy. Whilst use of drones is important, the risks of cyber is real, both commercially and physically.  

“The conference allowed us to discuss the benefits of wider adoption of drone usage, and how as an industry we can continue to make advancements. Northern Ireland in particular has really great opportunities for drone development with its thriving technological scene, as well as its links to the UK, Ireland and Europe.  

“We heard of instances of drones being used in vital services, such as the delivery of medication, which is not only of huge benefit to local communities, but also in economic growth. 

“However, as comes with this industry that is moving at a rapid pace, we must be mindful of the risk of cyber. There’s always a worry and a risk of drones being used recklessly or for malicious purposes, especially because it’s a relatively new technology in a new industry, and as we know, technology is always way ahead of regulations and frameworks that will govern and guide.” 

ANGOKA is in the business to ensure the safety and resilience of next-generation air mobility by safeguarding the identification and communication of drone flight and operation in free space or air corridors.  

Throughout the summit, the team at ANGOKA demonstrated to the audience that cybersecurity works both ways in the drone industry. Preventing hostile and unwanted drone activity on the one hand and protecting drones from interference by hackers and other unauthorised sources. The team demonstrated the takeover of a commercial drone, spoofing its video stream and bringing it to fall from the sky. 

Mr Razak concludes: “Drones will have a huge impact on us as a society, even for our own safety, and whilst use of drones is important, but the risks of cyber is real, both commercially and physically. It’s events like this that are so important to bring together thought leaders and innovators to discuss the benefits, and also the downfalls, that come with UAVs, and how as an industry we can work together to ensure both physical and digital security.” 

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey Identifies 39% Of UK Businesses Previously Experienced Cyber Attacks

In the corporate world, where remote workforces and cloud technologies have become the new norm, cyber security has taken centre stage. Recent statistics underscore the growing need for resilient cyber security measures as cyber threats continue to proliferate. 

The Alarming Reality: Cyber Threats on the Rise

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey, a comprehensive report on the state of cyber security in the UK, has unveiled a sobering truth. In 2022, an eye-opening 39% of surveyed businesses in the United Kingdom fell prey to cyber incidents. These attacks, characterised by their sophistication and the difficulty of preventing them, have fundamentally altered the way we perceive cyber security.

Once perceived as a possibility, cyber threats are now considered an inevitability. This shift in mindset has driven an increased demand for disaster recovery solutions that are both comprehensive and capable of rapid response and recovery. The reality is clear: businesses must take proactive measures to fortify their defences in the face of an ever-expanding digital threat landscape.

Outsourcing Proves To Be A Strategic Shift for Large UK Businesses

Among the notable trends stemming from the evolving threat landscape is the growing trend of large UK businesses choosing to outsource their cyber security operations. A staggering 60% of these enterprises have opted for this strategic move, reaping substantial benefits in the process.

The decision to outsource is motivated by several key factors, each of which underscores the wisdom behind this strategic choice:

Access to Specialised Expertise: Cyber threats have grown in complexity and scope, making it challenging for in-house teams to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. Outsourcing security operations grants access to expert partners who specialise in staying one step ahead of cyber adversaries.

Abundant Resources: Cyber security is resource-intensive, from advanced tools and technology to personnel. By outsourcing, businesses gain access to a wealth of resources that might otherwise be cost-prohibitive.

Stringent Security Standards: Compliance with stringent security standards is imperative, especially for large enterprises. Expert cyber security partners are well-versed in these standards, ensuring businesses meet and exceed regulatory requirements.

By entrusting their cyber security to external partners, large UK businesses are freed from the burden of maintaining in-house cyber security teams, allowing them to focus on their core operations. This strategic shift is not merely a cost-saving measure; it is a proactive step toward enhanced cyber resilience.

The Way Forward: A Comprehensive Approach to Cyber Resilience

In light of the rising threat landscape, businesses must adopt a holistic approach to cyber resilience. This approach encompasses various elements, each essential for safeguarding business operations in an increasingly digital world.

Continuous Data Protection, or CDP, has emerged as a cornerstone of modern cyber security. CDP captures and tracks data changes, automatically saving every version of data as it evolves. This technology enables businesses to recover data at any given point in time, even mere seconds before an outage occurs. In an era of relentless cyber threats, CDP is an indispensable safety net.

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) simplifies the complexities of disaster recovery by entrusting them to external partners. These partners provide fully managed services, offering expertise from implementation to recovery. In the face of an impending disaster, DRaaS ensures swift response and recovery, allowing businesses to resume operations with minimal downtime.

Peter Moorhead, Cyber Security CTO at Telefónica Tech, underscores the importance of adopting Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution; “DRaaS not only empowers businesses to tackle modern cybersecurity threats with continuous data protection but also provides the expertise, resources, and standards required to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape. As cyber attacks become more sophisticated, organisations must invest in resilient disaster recovery strategies to safeguard their operations and maintain business continuity.”

With cloud computing becoming integral to business operations, it is imperative to develop strategies that ensure data security and recovery in the cloud. As businesses transition from legacy infrastructure to the cloud, disaster recovery requirements evolve. Having a trusted partner by your side who comprehends these changes is essential, regardless of whether you are in the early stages of transition or fully immersed in the cloud.

Sustainability is a crucial consideration in all areas of business, including disaster recovery. As businesses seek to minimise their environmental impact. DRaaS can mitigate the ecological footprint. By managing all backups and servers, DRaaS reduces the environmental impact associated with purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading legacy infrastructure. Additionally, the flexibility to add or remove services as needed optimises resource usage and minimises waste.

The Round-Up

The statistics from the Cyber Security Breaches Survey serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for robust security measures. Embracing continuous data protection, disaster recovery as a service, and sustainable practices not only fortifies a business’s resilience but also contributes to a more responsible and secure future. As companies navigate the dynamic landscape of business in the digital age, one thing is certain: cyber threats are a reality, and it’s up to all businesses to fortify their defences and protect their digital assets.

Boom Collaboration Announce UK Distribution Deal With Westcoast

Fast-growing video conferencing manufacturer, Boom Collaboration, has appointed Westcoast as its official UK distributor to act as a catalyst for further international sales success.

Westcoast will supply the complete Boom Collaboration range, including 4K PTZ conferencing cameras, video bars, personal devices and audio speakers – to more than 5,000 active resellers across the country and beyond.

Boom Collaboration was formed in 2020 by founders Fredrik Hörnkvist and Holli Hulett, in a bid to disrupt the sector and stand out from the crowd – creating high performance, high value advanced products.

The ambitious Texas-based business has quickly developed an extensive conferencing portfolio and operates in 30 countries, with plans to extend to 20 more, having added 12 new markets already this year. Its operation is underpinned by the creation of four logistics centres covering all corners of the globe.

Sustained success

“Westcoast provides us with the perfect platform to officially launch the brand into the UK and open the door to sustained sales success – for all parties and most importantly their resellers. We want to offer something a little different both in terms of our products and how we do business. We are not another ‘me-too’ brand,” Hörnkvist highlights.

The Boom UNO vertical video bar, MAGNA 4K PTZ camera and GEMINI expandable audio innovation are some of the many devices available through Westcoast, along with the GOJO multi-camera controller.

“Boom Collaboration might be a relatively new conferencing name but the company has quickly built an impressive reputation and a very comprehensive product portfolio, which covers everything from personal workspaces to huddle rooms and large boardrooms,” says Westcoast’s UC Business Manager, Sam Armstrong.

He added: “There’s lots of innovation too such as intelligent video bars, expandable wireless audio and even a user friendly multi-camera controller to facilitate live events.

“Boom Collaboration can offer our resellers something different and it is a very welcome addition to our high calibre UC collaboration division across the UK and also France and Germany. We are confident this new partnership will be a big success.”

Boom’s co-founder Hulett agrees with the importance of building long term relationships. “We are young and fresh with new ideas, backed by years of personal experience that already makes us experts in this field. We are not afraid to stand out, be bold, brave and loud and do things a little differently. A disrupter to take on the field.” 

Industry powerhouse

She continues: “It’s about offering the highest levels of support to resellers through the distribution channel and going the extra mile with Westcoast. We don’t want to just stay in the middle lane. 

“We recognise resellers have the relationship with customers. Together we can help them transition to the new world we live in. They can lean on us. We are happy to help.”

Hörnkvist concludes: “Our vision is based on creating better meetings. Simply. We offer future proof solutions with solid components and technology to stand the test of time. We cover all user and room size environments.

“Equally we want to show personality, fun and passion. We are young with lots of ambition to grow. Joining forces with a huge industry powerhouse like Westcoast will add further fuel to the fire and enable us to penetrate deep into the UK and wider international markets. This is a major step forward in our growth strategy. Boom is beginning to boom.”

Leading Regulated Gambling Operators in the United Kingdom

Crossing the Irish Sea from Dublin to Holyhead, you’re entering the largest regulated gambling market in the world. What was once a haven for overseas online casinos and sportsbooks is now where players can place safe, real-money bets, knowing that games aren’t rigged and their money and data are always safe.

Due to the market size, gamblers in the UK have an almost overwhelming choice of online casinos, bingo sites and sports books. Let’s narrow down the list and look at the most prominent gambling operators.

White Hat Gaming

The Maltese company White Hat Gaming is one of the most popular operators amongst British players. This isn’t necessarily the result of the number of sites they run – there are bigger operators – but because of the quality of their online casinos.

Jackpot Village, The Grand Ivy, Casimba and Dream Vegas are just some of the 32 White Hat Gaming sites on the market, and each one of them offers an unbelievable playing experience. If you’re looking for a modern and well-designed gambling site with a variety of casino games and top-notch customer support, White Hat Gaming is your place to be.

Aspire Global

Another company from Malta, AG Communications Limited (Aspire Global), is another leading operator of online casinos in the United Kingdom. At the time of writing, there are 91 sites on the market, including Magic Red, TopTally and Spinrio.

If you want to sign up with an operator that offers a broad choice of online casinos with unique features, AG Communications sites are a good starting point and are highly recommended in the British market.

LC International

LC International has caused a lot of confusion among players as the trading name shows up on your bank statement when playing at some of the most well-known betting sites in the United Kingdom.

Does Bwin, Coral or Ladbrokes ring a bell? Of course, it does, and all three brands are part of LC International. The firm’s headquarters is in Gibraltar and the Gambling Commission licenses all their gambling sites under permit number 54743.

Jumpman Gaming

If 91 Aspire Global brands are not enough, your next stop would be Jumpman Gaming. The British gambling operator runs 246 online casino and bingo sites and was recently acquired by SuperGroup, the owner of the leading sports book Betway.

Some of their sites are outdated, but Jumpman Gaming recently started revamping its portfolio. Check out sites like Loot Casino or Space Wins to claim a real no-deposit bonus or huge deposit match offers.

SkillOnNet

Last, SkillOnNet should be on your radar when looking for a regulated online casino in the United Kingdom. The firm from Cyprus is not so much a gambling operator but a provider of casino software solutions.

If brands like PlayOJO, Genting Casino or PlayMillion sound familiar, you’ve already been in touch with SkillOnNet. The casino platform is known for its massive game catalogue of over 3,000 online slots and casino games, excellent customer support, and brilliant gameplay.

Three UK expands business offering with launch of Device Management proposition, supported by CWSI

Three UK has announced the launch of its new Business proposition – Three Device Management.

Powered by Ivanti, Three Device Management is a single solution for the modern management of iOS, Android and the ever-increasing demand for more devices and apps in the workplace.

Three Device Management will be supported by CWSI, a leading European mobile and security management specialist. CWSI will provide service delivery and support expertise for the Three Device Management product suite, including professional, managed and support services.

Targeted towards Medium and Corporate markets, Three Device Management will enable those businesses to easily onboard devices and configure them over the cloud with all the apps, settings and security needed to deliver a seamless experience across any device, ensuring that employees can use mobile devices to access company networks, applications and data securely wherever and however they work. Businesses can rest assured that data and assets remain secure across a fleet, whilst enabling separation of business and personal data on devices to protect employee privacy (BYOD).

The service includes a free 3hr enhanced technical set up, with in-life support provided to all customers as standard by CWSI. Three Device Management offers a tailored experience to customers, ensuring they effectively set up and realise the full benefits of the proposition.

Snehal Bhudia, Director of Business Propositions & Go To Market for Three UK, said:

“In the norm of ‘office anywhere’ where working across multiple devices, and often some of those devices being the same for both personal and business use  –  protection of that business data and maintaining personal privacy, all whilst having a seamless productivity enhancing experience for employees, is an absolute must.

What makes Three Device Management unique is that we’re offering this solution, combined with industry leading support and expert setup from our partner CWSI – one of Europe’s leading mobile security and management specialists, so we can offer a tailored experience to suit the specific network, security and software requirements of each business.”

Ronan Murphy, CEO, CWSI, said:

“We are delighted to work with Three UK on this exciting new service. If the past few years have shown us anything, it’s that work is an activity, not a place. The modern workplace requires the ability to work seamlessly from anywhere while maintaining the highest levels of security, with a device network that is easy to manage. At CWSI, we have an unrivalled understanding of enterprise mobility, and this technology will help to underpin growth and enable success for modern businesses.”

Global EV Conversion Specialist Electrogenic Further Strengthens International Partner Network with Key Appointments in USA and UK

British EV technology company, Electrogenic, renowned for its classic car EV conversions, has further expanded its international network of installers for its transformative ‘drop in’ EV conversion kits, with the announcement of further partners in the UK and USA.

The newly bolstered installer roster enables Electrogenic to meet the surging demand that exists for clean, efficient and reliable EV conversions on both sides of the Atlantic.

The growing installer network will fit the Oxford, UK based Electrogenic’s range of transformative ‘plug and play’ EV powertrain packages, delivering cutting-edge, EV technology – the tech that has underpinned Electrogenic’s sustained growth in recent years -to the rapidly growing international market.

Steve Drummond, co-founder, Electrogenic said: “We’re delighted to announce the further expansion of our international partner footprint, taking our network of expertly trained partners to another level. This move will enable us to deliver expertly developed EV conversion packages to more enthusiasts around the world – helping them to future proof automotive icons with sophisticated EV power.

“We’re very selective over the partners we work with – ensuring their values are aligned with ours. We’re delighted to be partnering with these fantastic businesses. Like us, they place quality of workmanship and customer service at the very centre of all they do.

“These partners also share our broader vision; they’re passionate about converting iconic vehicles to run on clean, sustainable electricity, giving much loved vehicles a new lease of life, and for a new generation of enthusiasts to enjoy.”

With its expanded network of exclusive partners, Electrogenic is ideally equipped to cater to the surging international demand that exists for its highly-innovative EV conversion technology – enabling the firm to deliver dynamic, clean and reliable electric motoring on a greater scale than before, and enabling the company to continue its rapid growth.

 

Wealth of expertise on both sides of the Atlantic

The latest intake of specialists includes Retro Defenders, a leading Land Rover restoration specialist – experts in Defender and Series models of all eras. The Harrogate based company create bespoke Land Rover builds – finished to the highest possible standard – using their passion and exceptional eye for detail to bring a customer’s dream Defender to life. Retro Defenders are to carry out conversions on Land Rover Defender and Series models.

The UK network also includes Knowles-Wilkins Engineering (KWE), the internationally renowned Jaguar specialist. KWE has built a reputation as a world leader in restorations of the British marque’s cars over the past 21 years. Based in Berkshire, KWE will fit ‘drop in’ packages for all variants of the E-Type and soon to be announced further Jaguar options.

Electrogenic have also added Automotive Creation Limited (ACL), based in Middlesbrough, to their roster. ACL are classic car specialists who pack a wealth of experience working with a wide range of marques – from Jaguar and Land Rover to Mini. They will be installing all drop-in kits.

They are joined by North Yorkshire based Land Rover specialists Greenwood Automotive, who leverage in-depth engineering knowledge and passion to turn the iconic off-roaders into desirable, state of the art machines. Greenwood will install kits for all Defender and Series Land Rover models.

The first of the new Stateside partners is InoKinetic of Murrieta, California, a firm renowned for its work to hone and modify a range of niche performance machines, with a particular focus on British sports cars.  InoKinetic will be offering the full conversion kit range, for the classic 911, E-Type, Land Rover Defender and Series models, as well as the Triumph Stag and original Mini.

Customers on the East Coast will be catered for by New Jersey based Land Rover specialists Whittam Engineering – experts in modifying and restoring the British off-roaders. Whittam will provide conversions for Defenders of all eras, along with the other kits in the Electrogenic range.

 

Transformative EV technology, developed in Britain

Electrogenic’s innovative range of kits is produced under the outfit’s ‘Powered by Electrogenic’ technology arm, and comprises options for the Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type, classic Porsche 911, original Mini as well as the Triumph Stag. Different specifications of battery and motors are available for each model – catering to a broad range of customer needs and budgets.

All the ‘drop-in’ kits are defined by their quality and depth of engineering, developed in-house by a research and development team comprising leading automotive engineers, programmers and electrical experts, and overseen by former Arrival Ltd Chief Engineer, Francis Prime.

The ‘plug and play’ powertrain solutions reflect Electrogenic’s approach of developing and manufacturing its own technology, which includes in-house designed software, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and digital dashboards, as well as bespoke Battery Management Systems and vehicle charging technology. The driver interface also gets attention, with sport, eco and traffic modes, as well as a regen-based hill-descent control function for the Defender.

Electrogenic’s cleverly packaged drop-in kits also use highly innovative mechanical componentry, including a unique system for creating high-density battery packs, as well as exceptionally compact in-line and transverse reduction gearboxes, all manufactured in the UK. The neat packaging solutions ensure that for each ‘drop-in’ kit variant, the existing vehicles’ existing structure and architecture is preserved. This approach ensures that all Electrogenic conversions are entirely reversible.

All drop-in kits drive through single speed, fixed ratio transmissions, and are capable of up to 6.6kW AC charging, as well as rapid CCS charging, for total convenience.

Full details on the kit ranges for Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 911, classic Mini and Triumph Stag can be found here.

Drummond concluded: “This announcement represents another significant moment for Electrogenic, as we continue to take our business to the next stage, further developing our world-wide reach. We’ve seen great interest in our EV conversion kits from all over the globe since we revealed them – particularly in North America and the UK.

“Our strengthened network enables us to meet this demand, helping more people than ever before to convert iconic models to EV power. And we’re not stopping here, we’ll be announcing partners for other territories in the coming weeks and months, so watch this space.”

Logicalis UK & Ireland survey reveals security threats & skills are the biggest concerns for IT experts

Logicalis UK&IRL the leading technology service provider, today reveals the challenges that IT professionals are most concerned about in 2023, with security threats taking the top spot (47%). This was followed by skills and resourcing (46%) and budgetary pressure (36%).

The survey of IT professionals across Ireland and the UK also found that more than a third (35%) are concerned about upgrading legacy infrastructure systems, while almost a fifth (18%) are worried about IT supply chain shortages.

Given the challenges causing the most concern, it’s perhaps unsurprising that some 71% of respondents are planning to focus their IT strategy this year on security. The other two most cited focus areas were public cloud (46%) and automation (41%).

Clearly, cloud remains a key focus for 2023 with a quarter (25%) of IT experts also honing in on cloud backup. Some 30% will prioritise hybrid (multi) cloud, with 34% set to focus on Software as a Service (SaaS) or cloud applications.

A similar proportion (35%) are setting their sights on data protection and compliance as a primary focus area of their 2023 IT strategy, while workplace modernisation is a priority for 26% and remote working is high on the list for 30%. The same amount (30%) cited end user computing and environmental sustainability as key areas.

In terms of IT budgets for 2023, the research revealed that 35% of IT professionals are expecting theirs to increase – this is down considerably from 2022 when 51% expected their IT budgets to increase. Meanwhile, some 40% are expecting theirs to stay the same, with a quarter (25%) anticipating a decrease – rising from 16% who expected a decrease the year previously.

When it comes to making strategic IT decisions, 76% said the input of the internal IT team is most valuable. Moreover, half (50%) value the input of their peers/personal network most and 46% identified independent tech specialists.

The study also found that 95% of organisations are currently using Microsoft as the technology vendor most aligned with their IT strategy for 2023. The other vendors in the top five were VMware (83%), Azure Cloud (82%), Dell (78%) and Cisco (73%).

Alex Louth, Managing Director, Logicalis UK&I, said: “Given the concerns around rising threats and lacking skills, where IT leaders allocate their spend is more critical than ever. Furthermore, there is a balance to be found between securing company systems and supporting the modern workplace.

“This will mean choosing not just the right technological solutions and vendors, but having an approach which can evolve to meet the needs of the team and the business as a whole – both today and moving forward.

“After all, workplace modernisation is a continuous process and change is required. However, if organisations can successfully master and implement their IT strategy, they can protect their data, encourage team innovation and drive business growth.”

To download the Logicalis IT Survey Results, Independent Survey of IT Priorities, UK and Ireland, click here.

How to Improve Your Discovery+ Streaming Experience in the UK?

Is your Discovery+ lagging and buffering? Or do you simply wish to enhance your experience on Discovery Plus? This guide has everything you need to know to improve your streaming experience on Discovery Plus. 

Discovery Plus has a huge content library for the viewers in the UK, offering reality TV shows, movies, docu-series, and others. Therefore, if you’re looking to stream Discovery Plus UK from anywhere without interruptions, we recommend using a VPN.

In this article, we will cover simple and effective methods which you can use to avoid Discovery+ streaming issues.

Methods to Improve Discovery+ Streaming?

Many issues can cause your Discovery+ app or account to slow down, from internet connections to outdated apps and malfunctions. Many small things can cause your streams to be interrupted.

One of the most common reasons why your Discovery+ is slow is possibly due to your internet connection fluctuating. An out-of-date Discovery+ application can cause your stream to malfunction.

Here are some tips on how to improve streaming on Discovery+

 

 

Here is a brief look at the methods to improve your streaming experience on Discovery+.

Method 1 – Check your internet connection

One of the main reasons why Discovery+ lags or slows down is due to a slow internet connection in the UK. So by checking up on your internet connection, you can make sure that you are using Discovery+ on a stable internet connection.

If your issues persist after you have checked on your internet connection and you can be sure that the internet connection is the issue, then we recommend upgrading your internet connection to match Discovery+ streaming speeds.

Method 2 – Restart your Discovery+ app

By restarting the application, you are giving the application the time to refresh itself and install any updates that were interrupted while the app was working. A restart can also help clear the cache of your app, which can help in increasing the performance of the app.

By restarting the application you will also establish a new connection to the Discovery+ servers and watch some of the best shows in the UK without interruptions. 

Method 3 – Check if your Discovery+ app is up to date

Working Discovery+ on an outdated application can cause the account to slow down, so if you are facing issues with your app slowing down or stopping in between streams. Check whether your app is up to date, you can check the status of your app from your device’s application store.

In the way, you can easily access any Discovery Plus channel like TLC, Lifetime, and others and watch whatever you want without interruptions. 

Method 4 – Check your Internet Router

Sometimes it helps to restart your internet router. By restarting the router, you give your connection the time to refresh itself and establish a more secure connection. This secure connection can help improve your streaming on Discovery+.

Method 5 – Decrease Video Quality

The video quality on Discovery+ can also cause the app to slow down, so if you are facing issues with the app being slow. Try decreasing the video quality, it is more than likely that the issue is caused by the video quality being HD or 4K.

Method 6 – Close background Apps

The more apps that are running in the background while you stream the more your internet connection is divided among them. By closing these background apps, you can give your internet connection time to just connect to Discovery+ thus giving you a better connection.

Method 7 – Restart your Streaming Device

Same as restarting the Discovery+ app and your internet connection. Restarting your streaming device by performing a power cycle. The first step of the power cycle is to unplug your device and let it stay unplugged for 60 seconds.

After that, replug and restart your device. This restart allows the device to reconnect to the internet source and identify and download any updates that are needed. By restarting you also clear the cache on your device thus freeing up space for Discovery+ to operate.

Method 8 – Connect to Ethernet

It is better to have a direct connection to your source of internet, rather than using a router to route the connection. If you are facing issues with Discovery+ on your device, try connecting the ethernet connection directly to your device.

The boost of connection can help you boost your Discovery+ streams. You can also try moving your streaming devices closer to the internet sources if your device doesn’t allow an ethernet connection.

Method 9 – Disconnect useless devices from your connection

When you connect a lot of devices to your internet router, there is a high chance that your internet connection lowers as a lot of devices are accessing the same internet source. 

So if you are facing an issue with Discovery+ slowing down, you can try disconnecting useless devices that are currently not in use from your internet source. After disconnecting the devices, recheck Discovery+, hopefully, your issue will be resolved.

Method 10 – Contact Discovery+ Support

If you have tried all of the mentioned methods and are still facing issues with your Discovery+ account lagging and buffering. It’s time to get in contact with Discovery+ support. There can be several issues with the application that cannot be fixed from the end of the user and require technical support. 

By contacting customer support, you get access to professionals that can help you fix your issues with ease or can directly fix the issues from their end.

Conclusion

We know how frustrating it can be to get interrupted mid-stream specially when one wants to live-stream without any buffer. Keeping this issue in mind we created this article to help our readers identify and fix any issues that might be causing their Discovery+ streaming experience to be soiled.

 

Nexer UK announces expansion into Ireland

Digital transformation specialist, Nexer UK, is expanding into Ireland as a result of strong growth and a new partnership with Irish food company, Kepak and an existing partnership with Ireland’s largest sports retailer, Life Style Sports.

Based in Dublin, Nexer’s Irish team will provide digital transformation consultancy, specialised technology solutions, and modernised IT systems to a range of businesses in both Northern and Southern Ireland, including those in manufacturing, retail, wholesale, pharma, professional service, and construction.

To head up the division, Nexer has appointed James Fitzgerald as Sales Manager for the Irish market. With over eight years of experience in the IT industry, having worked on projects with British Gas, Red Bull Racing and Travelport, James will be responsible for driving business growth in the region.

Nexer’s expansion into Ireland follows the beginning of a two-year strategic partnership with leading Irish food company, Kepak, which will enable the implementation of a suite of business application solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology.

The expansion into Ireland, as well as plans to further grow the business, will open up new job opportunities for people living in the region.

Colin Crow, managing director at Nexer, said: “With this expansion, our goal is to make Nexer the go-to partner for any company looking to digitally transform in Ireland. As the European home of Microsoft, we want to grow our relationships throughout the British Isles and help to bring industries to their full potential.”

James Fitzgerald, Ireland sales manager at Nexer, said: “We have a great opportunity in front of us and we are looking forward to making a positive and long-lasting impact for businesses in Ireland looking to start or enhance their digital transformation journey.”

For more information, visit www.nexergroup.com/uk