IFB

02/09/2026

We're excited to be recruiting for two Group-level technical roles as we continue to grow our network and connectivity services across Scotland.

Current opportunities:
🔹 Network Engineer
🔹 1st Line Network Support Engineer

These positions are ideal for individuals looking to build or advance their careers in networking, connectivity, customer support, and technical service delivery while working as part of the wider Converged Solutions Group.

If you're ready to be part of a supportive, ambitious team that helps businesses stay connected, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via our website.

Explore opportunities in Sales, Tech and more at IFB and across Converged Solutions Group, and make an impact in a growing, dynamic business.

26/08/2026

Still relying on technology designed for a different era?

The PSTN network is being switched off, and businesses that leave preparations too late could face unnecessary disruption.

We've put together 5 practical steps to help you prepare, avoid disruption, and make the transition with confidence.

Read the blog: https://www.ifb.net/ifb-blog/five-steps-to-ensure-the-pstn-switch-off-doesnt-switch-off-your-business

25/08/2026

The IFB team are looking forward to attending alongside the wider Converged Solutions Group team.

Over the past year, we've helped organisations across the North-East strengthen their digital infrastructure, including delivering managed IT services that support One SeedPod's - innovation and collaboration hub for manufacturing and production, as well as providing full fibre broadband connectivity for 44 primary school across Aberdeen as part of Aberdeen City Council digital transformation and adoption across the city.

If you're attending the event and looking to improve connectivity, modernise IT services, strengthen cyber resilience, or support future digital transformation projects, we'd love to have a conversation.

19/08/2026

Could your business operate without internet access for 24 hours?

Everyone asks how fast their internet is... few ask what happens when it fails?

Most businesses rely on connectivity for almost every aspect of their operations, yet many still assess internet services purely on bandwidth and cost.

The real test isn't how your connection performs when everything is working. It's how your business continues operating when it isn't.

That's why more organisations are investing in resilience through solutions such as:

✅ Secondary connectivity service
✅ Diversified connectivity strategies
✅ 4G & 5G failover
✅ Satellite connectivity
✅ Network monitoring and alerting

Because when connectivity becomes business-critical, resilience becomes business-critical too.

Visit: www.ifb.net

13/08/2026

Have you planned for the PSTN switch-off?

31 January 2027 may feel a long way off. Your installation slot might not be.

The PSTN switch-off is approaching, and businesses across the UK are already moving away from analogue phone lines.
Every week that passes, installation slots get harder to book.
Leaving it too late could mean fewer options and unnecessary disruption.

The sooner you upgrade, the sooner you will be enjoying:

✅ Improvement in call quality and reliability
✅ Access modern features unavailable on analogue lines
✅ Making and receiving calls from multiple devices
✅ And you can keep your existing phone number if needed

The businesses securing slots now are the ones avoiding disruption later.

📞 Book your free service review today and secure your migration well ahead of the deadline. Book: https://www.ifb.net/book-a-consultation

06/08/2026

Managing multiple technology services shouldn't mean searching through multiple systems.

IFB Manager gives our customers a single place to access service information, monitor connectivity usage, review security insights and track support activity.

Everything you need, all in one place.

27/07/2026

📣 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐅𝐁:
𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫!

We regularly talk to our customers about the importance of and the practical steps they can take to reduce risk. We also put those same principles into practice ourselves. Renewing our certification year after year has become embedded in how we operate – not a box-ticking exercise, but a standard we hold ourselves to consistently.

Achieving provides independent assurance that we continue to follow robust security practices, designed to protect data, privacy, and the trust of our customers, partners, and our own operation.
Security isn't just a feature. It's a responsibility. And we're proud to uphold it.

Unsure where to start with your own Cyber Essentials journey? Get in touch; we're here to help.

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20/07/2026

You trust us with your connectivity. Who's looking after everything running on it?

Many of our customers first came to us for connectivity. Today, they trust us to look after a lot more.

Behind the scenes, our team helps businesses stay connected, secure and productive - supporting everything from managed IT and business communications to cyber security and electronic security.

Because great IT isn't just about keeping you online - it's about knowing there's a team behind you, ready when you need it.

💬 Already trust us with your connectivity? Book your complimentary IT Health Check: https://www.ifb.net/book-a-consultation

Same team you already trust, just looking after more of it.

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14/04/2026

The is moving from future planning to a real business deadline.

Organisations are expected to move to digital landlines by January 2027, yet many businesses are still unaware of how much relies on those legacy lines.
This isn’t just about desk phones.
Alarms. Lift lines. Door entry systems. Payment terminals. Telecare. Legacy PBX systems.

If these aren’t reviewed ahead of time, the switch-off could lead to unexpected disruption to your business operations.
Planning early gives you more control, more choice, and a smoother transition - rather than rushed decisions as the deadline approaches. It’s also an opportunity to modernise your business phones and support more flexible ways of working.

👉 Not sure what this means for your business?
Our Team can help review your current phone setup and help build a clear, practical migration plan - before the rush begins.

www.ifb.net/business-phone-systems

03/04/2026

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫!
Easter is a time to pause, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. But while many businesses slow down for the long weekend, technology never takes a break. That’s why having everything managed by one trusted partner makes all the difference.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭.

While you're enjoying the Easter break, we’re keeping businesses , , and , quietly working in the background so you don’t have to.

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. 🌼🐣