Sept 15 · 2 min read
Firstcom Europe Announces Sale of Scandinavian Businesses to Telavox
Firstcom Europe, the leading Pan European telecoms company based in Bolton, UK, has announced the sale of its Scandinavian operations to Telavox, marking a strategic shift as the company sharpens its focus on its core markets, particularly the UK and Germany. The structure of the deal remains confidential, though the Scandinavian business represents approximately 15% […]
Jan 15 · 2 min read
Kartesia Loan Extension to Firstcom Europe
Firstcom Europe Secures Additional Financing with Kartesia and Simultaneously Completes an Acquisition in the UK January 15, 2025 Firstcom Europe, a leading pan-European cloud telecoms company, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Kartesia to extend and upsize its existing loan facility. This transaction follows on from Kartesia’s initial investment in Firstcom during […]
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Nov 08 · 3 min read
What is Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams?
Understanding the benefits of Operator Connect for Teams users November 6, 2024 If you’re still juggling multiple communication tools, it’s like managing several disconnected departments without a unified strategy. Simply put, it’s not efficient, and it’s definitely not effective. Imagine this scenario: you’re in the middle of a crucial Microsoft Teams meeting, your mind fully […]
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Nov 06 · 1 min read
Firstcom Europe Appoints Oliver Clutterbuck as CTO
Firstcom Europe, the leading pan European cloud telecoms company, announced that OliverClutterbuck has joined as Chief Technical Officer. Oliver has had 23 years of experience in the telecoms sector, specialising in cloud communications,connectivity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. He has had extensive track record in delivering product innovation, having created the vision andoverseen the product […]
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Jun 26 · 2 min read
Hike To The Pike latest… It was a hard day’s night but more than worth the slog
24 hours, almost a million steps, 150 summits achieved, 450 miles covered and the equivalent of 3 ascents of Everest. Just another day for Firstcom Europe! We knew it wouldn’t be easy. We knew there’d be blisters, tears and the odd eerie moment. We knew there’d be times when muscles failed and legs wobbled (as […]
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Apr 23 · 3 min read
Getting to grips with the recent Microsoft 365 Licence changes
Many customers might have missed the news, but Microsoft has announced some changes to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans which became effective 1st April 2024. But don’t panic. We have some reassuring news to share. But firstly a quick look a the changes: Don’t worry, Microsoft will still offer the Business plans as they do […]
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Mar 26 · 3 min read
The key to achieving success is helping others achieve theirs.
Why partnerships matter Partnerships are critical in all walks of life, but never more so than in the commercial environment where a key partnership can help businesses offer new products to an existing customer base, leveraging greater profits, with minimal investment, whilst improving brand equity and customer loyalty. A win for everybody. But choosing the […]
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Mar 12 · 3 min read
Generative AI. A generational opportunity for the Telecoms Industry
A virtuous cycle of advancement Generative AI will change the telecoms industry forever, that much is clear. It offers the opportunity to create a virtuous cycle of advancement that will improve the fortunes of telco’s and network service providers, their clients and their client’s customers in ways that cannot be overstated. As with all seismic […]
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Mar 06 · 2 min read
What FSQS means to us and, more importantly, to you.
In short, FSQS (Financial Services Qualification System) is a recognised accreditation used by financial institutions to set the guidance around a single standard for managing the increasing complexity of third and fourth-party information needed to demonstrate compliance to regulators, policies and governance controls. In even shorter form, it means peace of mind for those institutions, […]
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