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  • Christmas Opening Hours
    December 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    Christmas Period Opening Hours

    • December 20th: Last date for adds, moves, or changes.
    • December 23rd: Open until 3 PM (Officially Closed after).
    • Christmas Eve (December 24th): Closed
    • Christmas Day (December 25th): Closed
    • December 26th: Closed
    • December 27th, 30th, and 31st: Open until 3 PM.

    We will return to regular business hours on:

    • January 2nd, 2025: Officially Open

  • ROCTEL at the Cyber Security Summit: Insights, Connections, and Preparing for NIS2
    October 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    We had a fantastic experience exhibiting at the Cyber Security Summit at Croke Park, Dublin. It was a privilege to connect with so many enterprises and industry peers who share our commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across the board. Great to have Cisco executives Clara mason and Cyber Security Expert Dave Burke join us at the stand.

  • 1 Week to Go for the Cyber Security Summit – Visit Us at Stand 12
    October 8, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    We’re just one week away from the Cyber Security Summit at Croke Park, happening on 15th October 2024! This is your chance to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest in cybersecurity solutions.

  • ROCTEL Sponsors and Exhibits at the Cyber Security Summit 2024 on October 15th at Croke Park Stadium
    September 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    ROCTEL, an award-winning Managed Service Provider (MSP) specializing in Cloud, Collaboration, Security, and Broadband Services, is proud to announce its sponsorship and exhibition at the Cyber Security Summit 2024, taking place on October 15th at Croke Park Stadium, Dublin.

  • A Glimpse Into the Future of AI Electric Cars
    September 16, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    The electric vehicle (EV) market has recently experienced a slowdown in demand, resulting in slower market growth. Key factors include ongoing quality issues, particularly with new models like Tesla’s Cybertruck, controversial political stances by influential industry figures, and suboptimal marketing strategies. This slowdown in demand has had significant consequences for the broader EV industry, given Tesla's prominent position.

  • EU Launches 'AI Office' to Enforce Comprehensive Tech Laws
    September 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    The European Union has taken a significant step forward in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation by announcing the creation of an "AI Office." This new body, composed of tech experts, lawyers, and economists, will oversee AI technologies under a comprehensive new law aimed at ensuring the responsible development and use of AI across the continent.

  • Meta Suspends Generative AI Tools in Brazil Following Data Privacy Concerns
    August 8, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Meta has recently halted the use of its generative AI (GenAI) tools in Brazil after the country’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued a preliminary ban on the company's new privacy policy. This decision, driven by concerns over user data rights, underscores the ongoing global challenges faced by tech companies in navigating stringent data privacy regulations.

  • Government Reveals Jobs Most at Risk from AI
    June 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    In a recent announcement, Minister for Finance Micheal McGrath highlighted the significant impact AI could have on the job market, revealing that up to a third of jobs may be at risk due to advances in artificial intelligence.

  • ROCTEL hosts important briefing addressing compliance issues for the enterprise boardroom
    May 2, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    ROCTEL was thrilled to announce the successful completion of its second annual business breakfast event at The Shelbourne Hotel. The gathering brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for insightful discussions on pivotal topics shaping the business landscape.

  • Are You Prepared for the Impact of the New EU CSRD Regulation on Your Company?
    May 1, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a response to the climate change objectives outlined in the European Green Deal, aiming to improve the disclosure of climate and environmental data by companies.

  • Is Your Organization Ready for NIS2 Compliance?
    April 29, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Are you prepared for the EU’s Network and Information Systems 2 (NIS2) directive? Designed to fortify organizations against cyber threats, NIS2 places a significant emphasis on safeguarding critical infrastructure and minimizing risks within the supply chain posed by third-party vendors.

  • Want to Know about Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)?
    April 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a EU regulation that entered into force on 16 January 2023 and will apply as of 17 January 2025. It aims at strengthening the IT security of financial entities such as banks, insurance companies and investment firms and making sure that the financial sector in Europe is able to stay resilient in the event of a severe operational disruption.

  • Tech Excellence Awards 2024: ROCTEL Excels with Three Award Nomination
    March 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL is thrilled to announce that they have been nominated for Three categories in the prestigious Tech Excellence Awards 2024. This year, ROCTEL has been shortlisted for Managed Security Company of the Year, Vertical Service Specialist, and Sustainability Award.

  • ROCTEL Business Breakfast: EU Regulation in focus
    April 2, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Expressions of interest are welcome to join us for the Exclusive Business Breakfast Event. ROCTEL is looking forward to hosting another information packed business breakfast at The Shelbourne Hotel, where we address critical items for the boardroom relating to EU regulations, notably NIS2, DORA and CSRD.

  • ROCTEL Announces Premier Partnership with Cisco,  with Cisco Powered Meraki SD-WAN Worldwide Designation. The first to achieve this in Ireland.
    March 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL, a distinguished award-winning Managed Service Security and Telecommunications provider was celebrating with Cisco’s Senior team including Shane Heraty Managing Director Ireland and Scotland Cisco, proudly declares its recent milestone achievement as a Cisco Premier Partner with Worldwide designation.

  • Branching Out for a Better Tomorrow: ROCTEL's Impactful Efforts in Sustainable Tree Planting
    March 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL's ongoing tree planting initiative underscores its commitment to corporate responsibility, emphasizing the reduction of carbon emissions and promotion of environmental sustainability.

  • ROCTEL's ROCSOLID SD WAN Service is CISCO POWERED and PREMIER CERTIFIED With Worldwide Designation.
    February 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL is proud to announce a first for the Irish Market with our Cisco Premier Partnership. We pioneer exclusive Cisco Powered Meraki SD WAN Services with Worldwide Designation, making ROCTEL the FIRST Irish company to achieve this designation.

  • Case Study: High-Performance Computing as a Service - Powering Autonomous Driving at Zenseact

    Hewlett Packard Case Study: Zenseact, a startup owned by Volvo Cars, is innovating the design and development of autonomous cars. Each Zenseact test car generates more than 50 terabytes of data a day—and all of that data needs to be validated for accuracy to make sure the artificial intelligence brain is learning the right behaviors.

  • The Powerhouse for IoT

    As more devices become connected to the internet and to each other, the demand for robust and reliable network infrastructure has increased.

  • Irish AI Advisory Council

    The AI Advisory Council, established by Minister of State with responsibility for Digital, Dara Calleary, to provide independent expert advice to Government on artificial intelligence policy.

  • UK Government Generative AI Framework

    The UK government has published its first edition of the generative AI (GenAI) framework document, which lists 10 principles that developers and government staff using the technology should take into account. The 10 common principles provide guidance on the safe, responsible and effective use of GenAI in government organisations

  • Case study: Implementing Edge Computing in Retail

    Accenture's case study about a leading retail chain that implemented edge computing solutions to streamline their inventory management. By deploying IoT devices such as RFID tags and shelf sensors throughout their stores, they were able to gather real-time data on stock levels and customer demand.

  • The Retail Game-Changer

    Real-time Inventory Management , Improved Customer Experience, Enhanced Store Operations, Video Analytics and Loss Prevention, Smart Supply Chain Management to drive efficiency, profitability, and success in the digital age.

  • Christmas Opening Hours

    December 21st is the last date for adds, moves and changes.

  • Finalist of SFA National Small Business Awards 2024

    We are delighted to be considered for Small Firms Associations Business Awards in March 2024! 

  • Inaugural ROCTEL Business Breakfast

    The highlight of the event was the announcement of ROCSOLID RETAIL 2.0, now available across Ireland.

  • Techies Go Green Partnership with ROCTEL
    November 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL, today announces that it has joined Techies Go Green, a movement of IT and tech-oriented companies who are committed to decarbonising their businesses.

  • Top 5 Challenges for Retailers with Successful Solutions
    2023 has presented many challenges for retailers big and small. From the single shop to the multiples, ROCSOLID Retail explores the top five pain points for retailer technology.While the order of this list will vary in importance from retailer to retailer,...
  • RTD Logo Launch

    We are thrilled to share our new ROCTEL Tech Digest logo!

  • Top 5 Tips for Enterprises Choosing a Firewall
    May 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Reimagine the firewall as your foundation
    for comprehensive security.

  • As AI becomes more utilized in business, what kind of technology infrastructure is necessary?
    Companies are looking to hire more people with experience with artificial intelligence (AI) as the arrival of generative AI tools and platforms forces enterprises to re-think their digital strategies, according to new studies from employment websites.In th...
  • ROCTEL Shortlisted in four categories for the 21st Tech Excellence Awards 2023
    April 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM

    ROCTEL, a leading provider of managed services and innovative technology solutions, is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted in four categories for the 21st Tech Excellence Awards 2023. The Tech Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of Ireland’s technology sector and the impact it has on businesses and society.

  • EARTH DAY 2023
    April 22, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    Sustainability is important to ROCTEL. which is why we are actively participating in Earth Day 2023.

  • ROCTEL, a company committed to environmental sustainability, recently held a tree planting day
    March 25, 2023 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL, a company committed to environmental sustainability, recently held a tree planting day in Kilternan Co Dublin to mark their completion of the third year of their commitment to plant 10,000 trees over five years. The event took place during National Tree Week and following International Day of Forests. MEP Barry Andrews and local Councillor Justin Moylan were in attendance to show their support.

  • Solving Retail Connectivity Problems with Cisco Meraki and ROCTEL at Your Side

    March 3, 2023 at 12:00 AM

    Internet connectivity is vital for every business, but for retail, it’s becoming a top priority. Reliable, robust, secure internet is essential for retailers to overcome some of the challenges of operating in a business that relies on connectivity for processing payments and managing multiple locations. If you can’t take payment from a customer, you’re losing sales.

  • Christmas and New Years Opening hours 2022 -2023
    December 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    Check out our opening times for this Christmas and New Year.

  • ROCTEL announced as finalist for “Innovator of the year “in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2023
    November 28, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    Finalist for “Innovator of the year “in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2023

  • Shelflife Magazine: ROCTEL's Rocsolid Retail is transforming retail
    November 23, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    Roctel’s Rocsolid Retail is transforming retail and other vertical markets with multisite needs. Now deployed in every county in Ireland, Roctel and Cisco Meraki have aligned to ensure the next-generation retailer is safe and secure for the ever-challenging times facing retail

  • ROCTEL | Press Release
    August 31, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    We have all experienced retailers saying “Sorry cash only” or we cannot take payments today. Many retailers are exposed to the 25% of Cyber-attacks that are targeting their industry specifically, notwithstanding the exposure to managing multi-site technologies and vendors with limited visibility and increased risk to the business...

  • ROCTEL is delighted to announce our sponsorship of Tech Connect Live on the 13th of September 2022 -Visit us at stand B08.
    August 17, 2022 at 10:00 PM

    After a covid hiatus- its back, Irelands most important technology conference a gathering of 3,000+ key decision makers from the Ireland, UK, and international tech sector.

  • The shortlist for the 2022 Tech Excellence Awards has been announced
    May 4, 2022 at 11:00 PM

    ROCTEL is delighted to make the shortlist in two important categories.

    Managed Service Company of the Year and Vertical Market Specialist of the Year

  • From Basecamp to Summit: Secrets from small businesses that have scaled

    Thursday, May 5th 2022 @ 4:00PM IST
    April 24, 2022 at 11:00 PM

    Real business owners share their tips and tricks for achieving success in their industry

  • International Day of Forests:
    ROCTEL planting 10,000 Trees update.
    March 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    Today is International Forest Day and we figured timing couldn’t be better, for us to give you an update on our tree planting programme.

  • 5 Tips for your Cyber Security.
    February 28, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    With the terrible invasion of Ukraine by Russia underway this creates a perfect environment for Cyber Criminals to prey on victims using disinformation and expected alerts to sabotage an individual or company, and hold them to ransom.
    Here are some pointers to keep yourself and your business safe, remember most hackers are indiscriminate and its generally not personal.

  • ROCTEL on NEWSTALK
    January 10, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    Listen out for ROCTEL on NEWSTALK

  • Christmas Opening Hours
    December 20, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    Check out our opening hours for the Christmas period.


  • Prepare for the inevitability of cyberattacks

    December 8, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    Building cyber resilience should be top of the priority list for businesses in 2022

    The Irish Times Business Ireland Publication

  • ROCTEL Announced as Finalist in SFA National Small Business Awards 2022
    December 3, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    3 DECEMBER 2021 —The finalists in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2022 have been officially announced, and ROCTEL have been nominated in the category of SUSTAINABILITY.

    The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry.

  • Lessons Learned from 21 years in business
    November 29, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    Rian Lanigan interviews ROCTEL CEO Cormac Reid.

  • Zero Trust Evaluation Guide
    June 29, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    Request our " Zero Trust " guide, today email sales@roctel.net and we will send it over to you. Please see exerpt here:

    Today, the rise in a cloud‑connected, mobile and remote workforce has put the visibility and control of users and devices outside of the enterprise

  • ROCTEL turns 21 years old! Happy Birthday ROCTEL.
    May 30, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    Wow it’s been 21 years of building, developing, creating and serving , we can’t believe it has been this long.

    It is no wonder the sustainability has been at the core of everything we do. Reflecting on the time that has past, a time that pre dates broadband as a service and marks the beginning of deregulation of the carrier market in Ireland. “ It has been a wonderful journey , says ROCTEL CEO Cormac Reid, from being a start up to now serving enterprise clients, many at the top of their field globally.

  • What happens to some of our legacy and older equipment that we decommission from our networks?
    May 26, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    Every year ROCTEL need to recycle Cisco routers, switches, handsets, access points and much more, often they are not past their useful life but are no longer suitable for the enterprise. Having worked with many Universities and colleges over the years both in Ireland and the US, we value the work they do to develop the next generation of engineers, many come through our internship programme having been trained on ROCTEL donated Cisco technologies.

  • ROCTEL to sponsor Tech Excellence Hibernia Award for 2021
    May 23, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    ROCTEL are delighted to announce that they have signed up as a sponsor for the Tech Excellence Hibernia Award for 2021, a pillar award as part of the Tech Excellence AWARDs 2021.

  • ROCTEL become DUO MSP
    April 29, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    Protect your workforce with simple, powerful access security.

  • On Earth Day 2021 the 22nd of April, ROCTEL bring you an update on 5-Year Long 10,000 tree Commitment to Planting our forest.
    April 22, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    Back in November of 2020 we shared news of ROCTEL’s five-year commitment to establish and plan over 10,000 trees in the Wicklow county. On the 16th of April, ROCTEL began planting the first 1000 trees on the ARDEO Sport Horses site. ROCTEL has partnered with the Trees of Land initiative which aims to establish young native Irish trees across the 32 countries of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These trees will consist of common species, rarer species, naturalized species, and fruit and nut trees.

    The first of these trees were Hazel, Hawthorn, Birch and Lime trees. All the preparations were low impact. The trees were put, and notch planted to minimize the soil disturbance and the vegetation was trimmed back to clear ground for planting. All the trees will also be protected during the establishment years with post and wire fencing setting the trees back from the horses. Once the open grown trees mature enough, the wire fencing will be taken down to give the horses the opportunity to make use of shelter and shade. Trees on the Land will make an annual visit in the early years to advise on management and to monitor the progress.

  • NON-GEOGRAPHIC NUMBERS
    ARE CHANGING

    March 29, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    From 1 January 2022, the number of Non-Geographic Number (NGN) ranges will reduce from five to two.
    The 1850, 1890, and 076 NGN ranges will be withdrawn. The 1800 and 0818 NGN ranges will remain in operation.

  • DUBLIN City Radio ROCTEL Interview
    March 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    Sam Assad host of GOOD MORNING DUBLIN radio show interviews ROCTEL Founder and CEO Cormac Reid.

  • Think Global Awards Official Shortlist Announcement

    DUBLIN, IRELAND AND MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA | FEBRUARY 08, 2021
    February 12, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    The Think Global Awards are delighted to announce this year’s shortlist. Thank you to everyone who has entered the latest awards, and to our dedicated judging panel. The program, running for its fourth consecutive year, offered 14 different categories, including Brand of the Year, Going Global, and new categories such as Education & eLearning, and Sustainability. 

  • ROCTEL Helps ifac Decrease the Digital Divide in Ireland

    February 11, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    When was the last time you worried about your internet connection? Whether or not you had enough bandwidth to upload a large file to the cloud, download a presentation from a colleague, or stream your favorite show on Netflix? When was the last time you only had one or two Internet Service Provider options, and both were limited somehow? When was the last time you had no access to the internet at all?

    For millions of people around the world, unreliable—or completely unavailable—internet service is their reality. They read and hear about blazing fast fiber connections, while wishing they could simply get connected. Some try to find workarounds by utilizing cell phone towers and hotspots, but that can be spotty and data plans are expensive. Others are eagerly anticipating beta invites to join Starlink

  • Is Internet Access at Home Critical for your Business?
    December 17, 2020 at 12:00 AM

  • ROCTEL to plant a forest
    November 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM

    ROCTEL to plant a forest of up to 10,000 native trees.

    To celebrate our new website, logo and underpin our sustainability commitment for the next five years. We are delighted to announce we will be planting up to 10,000 trees in Ireland! This is an excellent first step in starting the restoration process where deforestation has occurred in Ireland and assist with the impact of climate change.

  • Why unified communications are essential to increase profits
    October 19, 2020 at 7:00 AM
    Businesses utilize a variety of methods to communicate with employees, partners and vendors, and even directly with their customers. Over time, the number of communication and collaboration tools companies use has increased greatly — at the cost of employe...
  • Why all high speed broadband vendors aren’t the same
    October 16, 2020 at 7:00 AM
    As you shop for a high speed broadband provider, you’ll soon realize that there are so many business broadband options out there. Each business has a unique set of needs, and therefore, may require a different broadband solution from the company next door...
  • 4 questions to ask before hiring a managed services provider
    October 16, 2020 at 7:00 AM
    Managed services providers (MSPs) offer a wide range of benefits to the companies they work with, especially for small and medium-sized businesses who may not be able to afford to acquire IT infrastructure on their own. But because of the importance of the...
  • ROCTEL Make the Tech Excellence Awards Short list
    May 23, 2018 at 11:00 PM

    ROCTEL Delighted to be on the short list

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