Advantex Network Solutions News

Advantex has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to protecting customer data, systems, and operations. ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a structured, risk-based approach to managing sensitive information. This ISO 27001 accreditation confirms that Advantex’s processes, controls, and governance meet rigorous global standards and hav...

Advantex Network Solutions announces plans to move forward under the sole leadership of Dave O’Connell, co-founder and one of the cornerstones of the business’s success for the past two decades. Founded in 2002 by brothers Dave and Steve O’Connell, Advantex has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner, supporting businesses, manufacturers, education and hospitality providers, and local authorities across the region and beyond. Innovation and customer success The move...

Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Advantex has successfully implemented one of the region’s first managed DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) services for Thornaby-based Process Control Equipment (PCE). Securing email communications As a European distributor of valves, actuators, and automation packages, PCE is heavily dependent on secure email communications across multiple European domains.  In response to escalating cyber threats cited...

Tech specialist Advantex, has successfully delivered a major IT infrastructure and security overhaul for PCCA, a global manufacturer and distributor of personalised medicines. This comprehensive project not only enhanced PCCA UK’s cybersecurity capabilities but also provided the UK operations with strategic autonomy over their IT decisions, ensuring resilience and efficiency in an increasingly challenging digital landscape. Advanced security measures PCCA has been a valued client of Adv...

The manufacturing sector is on the cusp of a transformative evolution. Industry 4.0, characterised by the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced data analytics, has set the stage for a new era of production efficiency and innovation. However, as they progress further into the digital age, the emergence of Industry 5.0 is redefining the future landscape of manufacturing. This article delves into the journey from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, underscorin...

A North East tech specialist has doubled sales revenues in the last 12 months following a raft of major contract wins across the region’s manufacturing, hospitality and education sectors. Providing technology support services including cybersecurity, data networks, and IP camera and access control systems to regional and national organisations from its Follingsby Park-based head office, Advantex has seen turnover increase to £12 million in FY24. DMARC service The firm, which als...

In the current ever-changing business landscape, success isn’t solely determined by size. Agility and technology adoption are now key drivers reshaping the arena. It’s no longer about big fish eating small fish; it’s about being the fast fish in the sea. Recognising this challenge, Advantex is thrilled to announce an informative seminar titled – ‘Be a Fast Fish with Cisco’. Scheduled for 18 April in Newcastle, this event promises an afternoon filled with expe...

As the new academic year rolls on, school leaders across the United Kingdom (UK) are facing a stark and unsettling reality: the rising threat of cyber-attacks looms large. Recent reports of cyber-attacks targeting institutions such as Highgate Wood School in Crouch End, St Augustine Academy in Maidstone, and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, UK have highlighted the pressing need for schools to fortify their cybersecurity defences. In this blog, Advantex explores how outdated infrastructure a...

Hitachi Rail, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate - Hitachi, delivers innovation through developing novel technology to drive sustainable connectivity. Hitachi Rail designs and manufactures signaling systems, components, and other technologies to manage and control new or upgraded railway systems worldwide. IP surveillance solution In coordination with Advantex Network Solutions, Hitachi Rail needed to replace an outdated analogue CCTV system with a new IP surveillance solution. The customer...