One Way Your Business Can Reduce the Financial Impact of the Pandemic

There’s a lot of discussion about the financial repercussions of Covid-19. The government have implemented some significant measures, but for many, this isn’t enough to ease the anxiety or the impact. Job security, slow sales, and cash flow uncertainty may be causing you an enormous amount of stress, and the big question lingering on your mind is – when will this all end? Although financial […]

There's a lot of discussion about the financial repercussions of Covid-19. The government have implemented some significant measures, but for many, this isn't enough to ease the anxiety or the impact.

Job security, slow sales, and cash flow uncertainty may be causing you an enormous amount of stress, and the big question lingering on your mind is - when will this all end?

Although financial strain is just one impact of the devastating Covid-19 outbreak, it is one that we can help you take control of.

The directors of CMM Telecoms have launched CMM Energy, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial negotiation, assistance and consultation to the Energy industry.

Cut your energy overheads

CMM Energy is a partner, not a supplier, which means we make it our business to find you the best contract. You'll be able to take advantage of unbiased advice, and save time and hassle negotiating with and comparing suppliers.

It also means that we have access to the latest analytical data, insider rates and trends.

Right now, the cost of wholesale energy is at one of the lowest price points in the past 5 years.

Here's why:

1) Energy consumption has decreased following above-average temperatures for this time of year - reducing demand.

2) The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in travel and flights being cancelled and/or restricted, reducing demand.

3) Stronger wind generation has resulted in less reliance on the wholesale market, reducing demand.

4) Due to reduced demand, the energy that is stored for winter has not been needed, and pre-bought imports are still coming into the UK, resulting in an oversupplied system.

We're here to help you lock in a lower rate.

Our team are providing free, no-obligation quotes. If you can reduce your overheads - we'll let you know.

All you need to do is get in touch:

info@cmmenergy.co.uk

01252 979290

Please note, green tariffs are also available. If you'd like to cut costs and your carbon footprint, the link below is for you → https://www.cmmenergy.co.uk/green-energy-solutions.

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Covid-19 Telecoms Continuity Planning

Covid-19 Telecoms Continuity Planning can minimise the affect of the pandemic on your business communicationsPsychologist Maggie Mulqueen recently spoke to the NPR and stressed the importance of staying productive to mitigate anxiety. Following suit, we would like to share constructive ways you can work to protect your livelihood and ease one worry.Our support team are on hand to discuss the following options with you.Existing VoIP […]

Covid-19 Telecoms Continuity Planning can minimise the affect of the pandemic on your business communications

Psychologist Maggie Mulqueen recently spoke to the NPR and stressed the importance of staying productive to mitigate anxiety. Following suit, we would like to share constructive ways you can work to protect your livelihood and ease one worry.

Our support team are on hand to discuss the following options with you.

Existing VoIP User? Here's how to optimise your VoIP system for remote work

If your staff are forced to self-isolate or advised to work from home, you have a few options to keep their communications up and running.

Incoming phone calls are routed to your VoIP phone wherever you plug it into the network. This means your employees can unplug their desk-phone from the office, plug it in at home and work as normal – providing complete flexibility.
The Android/iOS Soft Client app can be downloaded to your employees' smartphones, which will give them the ability to answer and receive internal and external calls as part of your system. This means incoming callers will still see your office number, ensuring you continue to display a consistent and professional image.
‘PC Soft-client’ can be downloaded to PCs/Laptops, so that your employees can make or receive calls from these devices. You'll also be able to personalise your profile, start instant messaging and conferences, and customise your settings.

If you're a CMM Telecoms customer, there is no additional charge for any of the above solutions.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft have made Teams available free of charge during this period. This gives you access to Instant Messaging, group or one-on-one audio and video calling and Office apps for web (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and One Note).

If you're not already using Office 365, this is a useful way to manage your internal communications.

If you're already using Office 365 or Teams, this is the perfect time to consider integrating voice calling via direct routing, so that your team can do more, using one communications system. Voice calling in Microsoft Teams or Office 365 is hugely beneficial for remote working, and will allow your people to make and receive internal and external calls directly from your existing applications.

You won't miss out on any of the professional features you expect and need for your business calls, and your team will face just one learning during the sharp shift to remote work. You can sign up for your free 60-day trial here.

Short term, cost-effective solutions

Your business can take out short term SIM-only mobile contracts and VoIP licences. These are cost-effective solutions that can be rolled out quickly if required.

Our SIM-only plans start at £10.50/month - inclusive of unlimited UK calls. You can also purchase a basic mobile from £20.00.

A VoIP licence with unlimited calls costs £14.00/month. You can find out more information here.

We understand that each business is different, so please feel free to call the team for a free consultation. We're here to keep your internal and external communications running.

You can call us on 01252 854352 or email sales@cmmtelecoms.co.uk.

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UK Government advances new Consumer IoT Security Standards

Raising Consumer IoT Security Standards is crucial to ensure you can use the devices you love, without the risks.IoT, ‘The Internet of Things’, has revolutionised the ways in which you work, rest and play. Take Amazon Echo – an internet-connected speaker that can operate as a hub for an IoT-connected home – allowing you to dim the lights from your sofa, without lifting a finger. […]

Raising Consumer IoT Security Standards is crucial to ensure you can use the devices you love, without the risks.

IoT, 'The Internet of Things', has revolutionised the ways in which you work, rest and play. Take Amazon Echo - an internet-connected speaker that can operate as a hub for an IoT-connected home - allowing you to dim the lights from your sofa, without lifting a finger. For many of you, connected devices, from Amazon Echo to fitness monitors and connected toys, have become welcome additions to your everyday lives, and not just personally.

At the enterprise level, IoT can provide information on how a remote asset in your business is performing, minimising the need for routine maintenance visits and providing you with the ability to catch problems before they affect your customers.

On a far larger scale, the City of Hull utilises IoT technology to improve the life of its residents. Hull's 'smart bins', for example, feature installed sensors that gather data in real time, in order to monitor waste levels. This means sensors can inform Council street cleansing teams which bins need emptying and when, allowing for the optimal time for waste collection be calculated and saving unnecessary collection vehicle journeys. The end result? Reduced congestion on the roads, lowered CO2 emissions and a cleaner environment for locals and tourists.

But at what cost?

The rapid increase of IoT has raised concerns - particularly in the minds of consumers.

With big connectivity, comes big data, and with big data there can be big risks. These risks include cyber attacks, privacy breaches and hacks.

69%

of consumers believe companies are vulnerable to hacks and cyber-attacks.

85%

of consumers say cyber-security and privacy risks are among the biggest risks facing society.

92%

of consumers agree companies must be proactive about data protection.

Source: PWC US Protect.me Survey, 2017

The UK Government has acknowledged both the substantial benefits and risks of this increasing Big Data ecosystem.

Accordingly, the UK Government has advanced Consumer IoT Security Standards by introducing three critical security requirements:

All consumer internet-connected device passwords must be unique and not re-settable to any universal factory setting.
Manufacturers of consumer IoT devices must provide a public point of contact so anyone can report a vulnerability and it will be acted on in a timely manner.
Manufacturers must explicitly state the minimum length of time for which the device will receive security updates at the point of sale, either in store or online.

Matt Warman, Digital Minister

“We want to make the U.K. safest place to be online with pro-innovation regulation that breeds confidence in modern technology. Our new law will hold firms manufacturing and selling internet-connected devices to account and stop hackers threatening people’s privacy and safety. It will mean robust security standards are built-in from the design stage and not bolted on as an afterthought.”

The new legalisation has the potential to protect millions of users of internet-connected household items from the threat of cyber hacks. This means peace of mind that the technology you're bringing into your home is safe, and that issues such as pre-set passwords and sudden discontinuation of security updates are a thing of the past.