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There’s no doubt about it: Adopting an agile methodology in your business is absolutely necessary for ongoing success and growth. It’s also helping SMEs punch well above their weight when it comes to digital innovation, but in order to do this they need to have the right tech infrastructure in place and be open to the ways in which IT can help them innovate and improve.
Larger organisations tend to be more reliant on legacy systems, and like all giant vessels, they need lots of time and space to brake and change course. That’s where smaller businesses have the advantage, and they’re using technology to leverage every opportunity available.
SMEs understand the importance of being agile, managing costs and finding new and inventive ways to constantly improve productivity through the effective use of IT. They know the best way to compete and grow is to test, learn and iterate – finding efficiencies and evolving at the same rate as (or better yet, ahead of) consumer demand and expectations.
How can technology support agile operating models?
Improving IT infrastructure
For businesses to embrace all that is agile, employees need the ability to communicate freely, share information quickly, mobilise resources on-demand and act on good-quality data. That requires having the right hardware in place, upgrading software where necessary, and knowing what will be needed to continue and improve on operations into the future.
IT experts can help businesses do this by reviewing their IT infrastructure, revisiting their needs and objectives and leveraging developments in technology that allow them to find more efficient and effective ways to operate.
They can advise on and implement a move from more traditional cascading of information, to an infrastructure that allows them to communicate in every direction, at the same time, across numerous devices.
Your business can be more agile if your team is not tied up in tech fixes, so outsourcing your IT to a dedicated service desk means your team can focus on the business at hand every day without having to worry about tech troubles, or the costs of having an in-house IT team on hand.
Developing stronger networks
Moving up the ranks in digital innovation means more online tools, increased use of software and a greater reliance all-round on the IT network to create and support operational efficiency.
A stronger, safer network can only be a good thing for a business and lays the foundations for building on success.
Going digital
Paper is the past. It fills office space unnecessarily and increases costs and waste. It can even jeopardise a business’s security if it happens to include sensitive or confidential information and finds itself in the wrong hands.
By digitising document management, a business can transform its overall operation, streamline processes, simplify procedures and improve efficiency on every level.
At its most basic, it means everyone can be on the same page, all the time. Information can be shared or retrieved in seconds, whether that’s from a traditional server or the cloud. Edits and approvals can be made on the go and the paper mountain fire hazard can be extinguished once and for all.
Developing social and working networks
Creating virtual destinations for like-minded employees and business associates to hang out can be hugely beneficial to an agile work environment. Socially, they allow bonds to be built based on personal interests, and from a professional perspective, it lets agencies, vendors and project teams get together to share their expertise, regardless of geographical location.
Leveraging data and collective intelligence
Businesses that lean heavily on social engagement and real-time analytics know the value of customer intelligence. It can inform everything from brand management and marketing strategy, to product development and operational improvement, allowing the business to grow and adapt based on what the market is doing, without the risk of guess work.
Having the software in place that allows your team to gather data, analyse and act on it, is therefore becoming more and more important.
Today, an agile approach to business requires having the right IT infrastructure and tech support in place, and an IT consulting service can show you the potential in the system you have, what you need, how to implement it, and what it can do to help you innovate and grow.
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For many landlords and building managers, the word “wayleave” feels like the responsible route whenever a fibre circuit is being installed on their property. It sounds formal and safe – a neat legal box to tick.
In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
What many people don’t realise is that signing a wayleave also activates “Code rights” under the Electronic Communications Code. These rights go beyond simple permission, they give the operator legal powers to stay on the property indefinitely, access it when needed, and even refuse removal of their equipment in certain situations.
For a typical connection into a commercial building in London, a wayleave can make the fibre installation process slower, more expensive, and limit the landlord’s flexibility long term.
Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
In practice, this gives landlords far more protection and flexibility:
- No legal lock-in – the telecoms operator has no long-term rights to stay or refuse removal.
- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
- Faster fibre installation – no time lost in drafting contracts or solicitor reviews.
- Happier tenants – connections go live quicker; tenants get to move in faster.
By contrast, signing a wayleave and granting Code rights introduces a complex and expensive legal process for any fibre removal or relocation. This can take at least 18 months, plus potential court or tribunal proceedings, making it slower, and far less flexible for the landlord.
Public services across central London are evolving, and the City of London Corporation is leading the way.
Whether you work, live or study in the Square Mile, you’ll soon feel the difference that faster, more dependable connectivity brings.
What is the Future Network Programme?
The City of London Corporation is rolling out the Future Network Programme, a major project to modernise its entire digital infrastructure and bring everything under one unified network.
From offices and schools to iconic green spaces like Hampstead Heath, cultural destinations like the Barbican, and historic markets such as Leadenhall and Old Spitalfields, this upgrade will mean more reliable connectivity across the City’s buildings and public spaces.
It also extends to essential services, including critical sites run by the City of London Police. This enhanced connectivity will support everything from secure communication systems to faster, more resilient networks for emergency operations.
Leading this transformation is Roc Technologies, supported by Juniper Networks and Palo Alto Networks; all powered by the Vorboss fibre network. Together, we’re bringing the City onto a modern digital foundation that’s ready to support its future.
Who the Future Network Programme benefits and how?
The programme is designed for everyone who depends on public services in the Square Mile:
- Students in City-run schools will have fast, reliable connectivity to fully access digital learning tools.
- Public-sector teams will experience smoother hybrid working, better access to online platforms, and more efficient collaboration across locations.
- Residents and visitors will see improvements in public Wi-Fi, digital services, and online access in libraries, community hubs, and other shared spaces.
- The City of London Police will gain a more secure, faster and resilient network that enhances CCTV reliability and enables more effective frontline operations.
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