Press Release
Glide, a leader in utilities and broadband connectivity, is delighted to announce that it will be working on a new project under the Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) Programme providing gigabit fibre connectivity to two previously neglected business parks in Rainham, Essex.
Glide is already active in Essex, providing both copper and fibre services – however, some local businesses are in need of enhanced internet service provision, so the company has applied for government funding to offset the cost of installation. Glide’s philosophy of bringing ultrafast, reliable broadband to underserved markets makes this the perfect opportunity to connect local businesses with multi-site infrastructure and high capacity circuits with the Glide National Network.
By deploying ultra-fast fibre broadband at scale, businesses will be able to optimise their outputs, remain competitive amongst their counterparts in today’s digital landscape, as well as maintain business continuity and resilience. With this level of connectivity, rural businesses can also innovate faster, deliver services through channels that were previously inaccessible and ultimately boost the local economy.
Dependency on fast, reliable, pervasive and high-speed Wi-Fi will only increase as businesses require higher bandwidth. Forecasts indicate that 8K streaming will become mainstream by 2023 and with more and more applications moving to the cloud, bandwidth requirements for companies, particularly in creative and media industries, are set to increase significantly.
Glide’s CTO, Richard Jeffares, commented: “Implemented correctly, this level of fibre connectivity has the ability to help rural businesses eliminate previously unreliable broadband networks, with increased productivity, security and resilience at the very heart of these efforts. Companies that have previously struggled to remain connected due to their geo-location have the power to assess their current approach to connectivity and utilise modern fibre networks to keep operating effectively, both now and in the future.“
Glide’s national network has grown significantly over the last few years, and the company continues to expand this network, investing heavily, tripling the size and delivering a 10x speed boost to key exchanges, which means more connectivity in more locations.
