'A connected business is a successful business.' It's the sort of statement that sounds brilliant in a boardroom presentation but rather less helpful when your workforce is scattered across three counties and your IT team is pulling its collective hair out over security protocols.
The gap between connectivity aspirations and operational reality remains stubbornly wide for many British enterprises. While the C-suite dreams of digital transformation, the people actually keeping the business running are often too busy managing today's challenges to plan for tomorrow.
This is where the partnership between Virgin Media O2 Business and Samsung shines. They offer a cohesive solution to meet the connectivity challenges of today and tomorrow. Their approach? Combining Virgin Media O2 Business’ network infrastructure with Samsung's enterprise technology creates something much more than the sum of its parts.
Meeting the challenges of business connectivity
Connectivity is crucial for modern business operations. When it works, it's unnoticed; when it fails, everything stops. Businesses today face challenges like remote workers needing reliable internet, supply chains requiring real-time visibility, and customers expecting instant responses. IT departments must keep things running while preparing for future technologies. The Virgin Media O2 Business’-Samsung partnership addresses these operational and technical challenges.
Virgin Media O2 Business and Samsung: a partnership built on trust
The partnership between Virgin Media O2 Business and Samsung offers cutting-edge technology and reliable connectivity. With Virgin Media O2 Business’ extensive fibre and mobile networks, organisations gain access to high-speed broadband and widespread mobile coverage. The company already provides 99% 4G coverage across the UK and has made 5G accessible to over 50% of the population, making it one of the most comprehensive networks in the country.
Samsung complements this with its innovative hardware and enterprise solutions. Known globally for its robust devices, Samsung provides everything from rugged smartphones like the Galaxy XCover series to sleek laptops in the Galaxy Book range. These devices are designed to enhance productivity and mobility, ensuring businesses can operate efficiently in any environment. Additionally, Samsung Knox – its industry-leading mobile security platform – has been adopted by over 30,000 businesses in 110 markets, offering unparalleled device protection.
Key areas driving business value
Device and connectivity bundles
Remember the days of juggling multiple vendors for your basic business tech? Neither does anyone else who's moved beyond it. The Virgin Media O2 Business-Samsung offering bundles connectivity and hardware in a way that makes sense. Gone are the days of the IT department playing referee between your device supplier and network provider, each blaming the other when things go wobbly.
Gigabit broadband is now available in many locations, and high-speed mobile networks complement fixed-line services. Virgin Media O2 Business provides connectivity for businesses regardless of where they are. Paired with Samsung’s devices, these bundles provide a seamless user experience, allowing employees to remain productive and collaborative whether in the office or working remotely.
Enterprise solutions tailored to business needs
'Enterprise solutions' usually translates to 'expensive things that sort of work'. Here, though, we're seeing something rather more practical. Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem, paired with Virgin Media O2 Business’ network, creates what amounts to a mobile office that actually deserves the name. Remote device management isn't an afterthought – it's baked into the system from the ground up.
The cloud services aspect is particularly clever. Rather than forcing businesses to maintain their own server farms, Virgin Media O2 Business’ infrastructure handles the heavy lifting. It's the difference between running your own power station and simply plugging into the grid.
Mobile security: safeguarding business data
Let's talk about mobile security. With your workforce spread out, it's not just an IT issue—it's essential for business survival.
Samsung's Knox platform takes an interesting approach. Rather than bolting security onto devices as an afterthought, it’s built into the silicon itself. Pair this with Virgin Media O2 Business’ network security protocols, and you've got something akin to a mobile fortress. Your data stays where it should, even when your employees aren’t working from the office.
Knox is a cornerstone of this effort, offering multi-layered security built directly into its devices. Recognised globally for its robust protection, Knox has earned the highest security ratings in numerous independent evaluations. For businesses, this means peace of mind knowing their data is secure, even as employees access critical systems remotely.
Complementing this, Virgin Media O2 Business’ secure network infrastructure protects data in transit, ensuring it is safe from interception or breaches. With cybersecurity threats continually evolving, the combined expertise of Samsung and Virgin Media O2 Business ensures businesses stay one step ahead, safeguarding their operations against potential risks.
5G and IoT: unlocking new possibilities
5G isn't just faster than 4G; when Virgin Media O2 Business and Samsung talk about 5G applications, they're discussing something rather more useful than downloading films more quickly.
Think of inventory management that works in real-time. Consider remote maintenance systems that can spot problems before they become expensive failures. Imagine quality control systems that can process thousands of data points per second without breaking a sweat.
Virgin Media O2 Business’ expanding 5G network, which already covers over 50% of the UK population, provides the low latency and high bandwidth needed for advanced IoT applications. From smart manufacturing to real-time data analytics, 5G enables businesses to connect and manage IoT devices at unprecedented scale and speed.
Samsung’s 5G-ready devices, like the Galaxy series, harness next-gen connectivity. Businesses can implement IoT solutions, from smart sensors to automated healthcare systems, enhancing decision-making and operations. This partnership readies organisations for the future, turning connectivity into a competitive edge.
Why the right partner makes all the difference
Achieving connectivity success in today's world requires more than technology; it needs a trusted partner. Virgin Media O2 Business and Samsung offer solutions that address current challenges and future needs.
Their approach ensures businesses focus on their strengths, leaving connectivity and security to the experts. This partnership simplifies achieving connectivity goals and positions organisations for long-term success.
Preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow
The future of business connectivity isn't about having the fastest network or the sleekest devices, it's about having technology that simply works when and where you need it. The Virgin Media O2 Business’-Samsung partnership is a practical approach to solving actual business problems, delivered by two companies that understand what businesses need, rather than what tech vendors think they ought to want.
For organisations wondering how to bridge the gap between today's operational demands and tomorrow's digital aspirations, this partnership offers something refreshingly straightforward: technology that does what it says on the tin, backed by infrastructure that keeps it doing just that.
To learn more about how Virgin Media O2 Business and Samsung can transform your organisation, visit their website or schedule a consultation today.
