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Smarter Supply Chain Resilience
For organisations managing increasingly complex integrated technology environments, this represents a fundamental shift in how security is approached.
IoT for UK Universities in 2026 – Smarter Data Driven Decision Making
The conversation has shifted from how many devices can be connected to what meaningful outcomes can be delivered.
Predictions for IoT in 2026: From Connectivity to Capability
The conversation has shifted decisively away from how many devices can be connected and towards what meaningful outcomes can be delivered.
Operational Technology: A critical blind spot in local authority cyber resilience
Local authorities have a responsibility to ensure that their infrastructure is resilient, responsive, and secure.
Safety & Security Landscape Overview and The Road Ahead
A strategic summary of key developments shaping modern physical security environments.
Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2026
North’s predictions for the five key trends that will impact cybersecurity in the UK through 2026
Integrated IoT solutions for a smarter, more sustainable campus
Universities can move beyond reactive management to proactive, insight-driven decision making.
COP30: Why It Matters to Business, and Why We’re Paying Attention
The world’s attention turns once again to the global stage of climate negotiation.
Universities in Crisis Need a Smarter Solution
Smart campuses offer a unique opportunity to enhance learning environments while delivering measurable financial returns.
Consultancy Insights on Strengthening Cyber Resilience Across Sectors
As cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency, the UK is strengthening its resilience.
From Legacy to Resilient: Securing Physical Infrastructure in CNI Data Centres
To meet modern demands for security, compliance and resilience, data centres with legacy infrastructure need to move beyond isolated systems.
How Martyn’s Law is forcing universities to rethink campus safety
With new laws coming into effect, higher education establishments will be required to have a proactive emergency plan in place.
Developing the Cyber Resilience of Smart Cities
As our cities become more connected, the systems and data that power them must be protected.
Innovating Security: Modern Solutions for Operational Excellence
Modernising security through integrated technologies enables faster, more coordinated responses across physical and cyber teams.
Smarter Bases Need Smarter Perimeter Security
In modern defence environments, security is not just about physical barriers.
Data Centres: Sustainability Opportunity or Adversary?
The sustainability dividend from data centres extends far beyond their immediate environmental footprint.
International Day of Bids and Proposals Q&A
Learn how our public services bid team drives success in this short Q&A as part of International Bid & Proposals Day.
Protecting the public: How Martyn’s Law challenges local government to step up
Martyn’s Law places an urgent responsibility on local authorities to strengthen public safety.
Smart Sensors and Data Management – Shaping the Future of Defence with IoT and Data-Driven Strategies
Emerging technologies are transforming traditional Defence strategies, evolving to embrace smarter more agile solutions.
Net Zero: 5 Things We’ve Learned So Far
Our commitment to Net Zero isn’t just a target on paper, it’s a journey that’s reshaping how we think, plan, and act as a business.
Smarter Cities: Transforming Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability
The challenge is no longer simply about doing more with less, it’s about doing better with less.
North sponsors Reading’s Water Fest: celebrating water, community and collaboration
At North, we’re passionate about using our expertise to create stronger networks and smarter places, leading to more sustainable communities across the UK.
World Environment Day: Tackling Plastic from Supply Chain to Consumer
From product packaging to equipment shipping, business operations and supply chains play a major role in the world’s plastic problem.
Strengthening of CNI – Classified Data Centres: The Critical Role of Security System Design and Surveys
In the world of physical security, site surveys play a fundamental role in the planning and implementation of systems.
Energy Savings at Celtic Park
North is committed to making the world a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable place.
Driving Sustainable Approaches in the Defence Sector
North is committed to making environmentally conscious decisions across our operations and sectors.
Smart, Safe and Compliant: How Integrated Security and Connectivity are Defining the Modern Smart Campus
At North, we believe the future of education starts with a safe, connected campus.
Earth Day 2025: A Moment for Measured Optimism
Born in 1970 out of student-led activism and growing ecological alarm, Earth Day now spans 192 countries, and remains one of the few truly global civic movements.
Secure Networking for Safety, Security and OT Environments
Operational Technology (OT) systems which provide safety and security services have evolved beyond their traditional roles.
Q&A: Life as an Apprentice at North
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we sat down with Alfie McDaid, an Apprentice Structured Cabling Engineer at North
Wi-Fi 7: What You Need to Know
Wi-Fi 7 is the next-generation Wi-Fi standard, designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds and improved efficiency.
Building Meaningfully: How North is Investing in Engineering Apprentices
The Safety & Security industry is currently navigating an unprecedented challenge in accessing and retaining high-quality engineers.
The Social Value of Apprenticeships
North is highlighting National Apprenticeships Week, and as ESG & Sustainability Manager I am acutely aware of the importance of our Apprenticeship programme
Improve Operational Performance and Reduce Costs with Network Segmentation
Organisations are consistently looking for ways to optimise and tune their network infrastructure based on their security posture and network visibility.
Top IoT Trends 2025
The Internet of Things (IoT) has long promised to fundamentally transform the world we live in.
The role of Smart Technology in tackling the UK Housing Sector Challenges
The UK housing sector is grappling with numerous challenges which pose major risks to tenant health and wellbeing.
Zero Trust Network Access for IT/OT Environments
IT/OT convergence brings with it new convenience, data and automation but also brings the risk of new security threats and challenges.
Building Resilient Physical Infrastructure for Critical Data Centre Projects – Today and Beyond
The rapid expansion of AI has set the stage for unprecedented investment in global AI-ready Data Centres.
Top Cyber Security Trends 2025
The convergence of IT, Operational Technology (OT) and IoT networks is creating efficiencies, while simultaneously broadening the potential attack surface.
Local authorities must embrace technology to create safer communities
We all want safer communities, safer streets and less risk of criminal behaviour and threat in our local areas, don’t we?
Data Centres as Critical National Infrastructure & the Importance of Effective Physical Security
With Data Centres set to evolve into the backbone of critical infrastructure, safety and security solutions must rise beyond the ordinary.
Understanding Martyn’s Law: Implications for Venues and Educational Establishments
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, represents a pivotal step in enhancing public safety.
How IoT is Transforming Aberdeen into a Smarter, More Sustainable City
With climate action becoming an increasingly important agenda for local councils, investments in innovative technologies are key to reducing environmental footprint.
Enhancing Public Safety at Notting Hill Carnival and Beyond
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is a unique London borough, home to places of cultural importance and 15,000 businesses.
Smart Cities: A Force for Good
As populations and cities grow, so does the requirement for local governments to create safe, connected, sustainable and healthier places, with easily accessible public services.
Physical Security Predictions 2024
New technological advancements are transforming the security industry at an accelerating pace.
Networking & Technology Predictions 2024
As we approach 2024, the networking and technology landscape continues to hold exciting trends and themes.
Smart IoT Solutions: Paving the Way for Sustainable Smart Cities
A key theme of COP28, is the transformative power of technology and innovation in combating climate change and creating a sustainable future.
Shaping the Future at COP28
As we approach COP28, the world’s attention is turning once again to the critical issue of climate change.
How security-based solutions create safer, smarter & sustainable communities
Public sector organisations are recognising the need to re-evaluate their approach to building Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Elevating ESG Performance: Unleashing Potential Through the Adoption of SD-WAN
Unleashing the potential of SD-WAN can elevate your organisation’s ESG Performance.
Technology’s role on and off the sports pitch
The sports sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology.
North’s Sustainable Journey: Empowering Change for Net Zero Week
North is proud to stand alongside global efforts to combat climate change and support Net Zero Week.
Future-proofing your network will unlock better performance
The public sector has seen a rapid acceleration of digital transformation over the past three years, driven by the pandemic and the rise of hybrid working models.
How Hammersmith & Fulham Council is using IoT to create safer streets
Despite the heightened uncertainty around the UK’s economic climate, the technology market appears to only have grown more ambitious
Leveraging Smart Technologies to Combat Climate Change
As global temperatures edge closer to breaching the 1.5°C threshold, the urgency to combat climate change has never been greater.
North encourages next generation of technology workforce
Edinburgh-based apprentice Connor Ratter works on innovative CCTV project across capital city
IoT holds the power to a greener and cleaner future
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising the way organisations approach sustainability.
We cannot meet net zero targets without a digital-first approach
The intersection of sustainability and technology presents a unique opportunity.
IoT: Driving the Future of Smart Places in the UK
Despite economic uncertainty, 2022 has been a landmark year for Internet of Things (IoT), with the technology making strides in creating smarter, greener, and healthier environments across the UK.
2023 will be the year we see far greater investment in enhanced CCTV
We have all seen it – a mugshot shared on the news asking ‘have you seen this person’ but the image is fuzzy, hard to make out and it’s not very clear to anyone who it actually is.
The Role of IoT in Transforming Social Housing
Digital innovation is progressing at an unprecedented pace, revolutionising how organisations operate and interact with the world around them.
The Role of Smart Tech in Stadiums Amid the Energy Crisis
The ongoing energy crisis in Britain is imposing unprecedented financial pressures on individuals, businesses, and institutions.
With the Energy Crisis set to Worsen, How can IoT help Tackle the Fuel Poverty Emergency?
As energy costs continue to surge, the financial strain on households across the UK is growing dire.
The Future of Hospitality: Embracing Technology to Overcome Challenges
The hospitality industry is navigating uncharted waters, balancing rising customer expectations with operational challenges and sustainability goals.
Connectivity and tackling the challenges facing our Places
The last 3 years have been traumatic and yet transformational for public services across the UK
Understanding IoT: The Internet of Things and Its Transformative Potential
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming the way we live and work.
What does the future of our transport system look like?
Across the globe, cities are embracing technology to become “smart cities,” and the future of transport is evolving with them.
Smart Cities will become the safest in the UK
This year has seen public health and safety take centre stage like never before.
Achieving a sustainable hybrid working model – work smarter, not harder
Looking back at 2020, the arrival of Covid-19 drastically accelerated the movement towards remote working.
Key IoT Trends to Watch in 2021
North’s Group Technical Director Alasdair Rettie looks ahead to the key IoT trends this year.
Offices urged to hibernate amid lockdowns to reduce overheads
Across the UK, some office buildings have been vacant for more than eight months.