Discover how Snap, a leading Irish provider of creative print, design, and marketing solutions keeps its sites online, secure, and disruption-free with ROCTEL’s fully managed ROCSOLID solution.
Read about ROCTEL’s key takeaways from Ireland’s top tech summits - insights on AI, cybersecurity, and digital strategy shaping how we innovate, scale, and support our clients moving forward.
ROCTEL celebrates 25 years of powering business connectivity and cyber resilience in Ireland and globally — and looks ahead to empowering the next wave of business innovation through secure, AI‑enabled, and purpose-built solutions for modern enterprises.
ROCTEL is thrilled to be a finalist for Managed Service Provider of the Year and Best Place to Work at the Tech Excellence Awards Ireland 2025—celebrating our dedication to outstanding service and a people-first culture. A big thank you to our amazing team, clients, and partners!
ROCTEL has been nominated in two categories—Services & Innovation—at the SFA National Small Business Awards 2025. ROCTEL underscores its commitment to delivering secure, cloud-ready connectivity through Cisco-powered technology while doubling down on defending clients against rising cybersecurity threats.
We want to keep you informed as Ireland braces for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, an unprecedented weather event expected to impact the country from the early hours of Friday morning.
ROCSOLID CARE from ROCTEL Revolutionises Healthcare Telecoms Managed Services with Unmatched Security and Reliability
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Are you prepared for the EU’s Network and Information Systems 2 (NIS2) directive? Designed to fortify organisations against cyber threats, NIS2 places a significant emphasis on safeguarding critical infrastructure and minimizing risks within the supply chain posed by third-party vendors.
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.
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.
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, 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.
ROCTEL's ongoing tree planting initiative underscores its commitment to corporate responsibility, emphasizing the reduction of carbon emissions and promotion of environmental sustainability.
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.
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.
As more devices become connected to the internet and to each other, the demand for robust and reliable network infrastructure has increased.
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.
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
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.
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.
We are delighted to be considered for Small Firms Associations Business Awards in March 2024!
The highlight of the event was the announcement of ROCSOLID RETAIL 2.0, now available across Ireland.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Check out our opening times for this Christmas and New Year.
Finalist for “Innovator of the year “in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2023
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
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...
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.
ROCTEL is delighted to make the shortlist in two important categories.
Managed Service Company of the Year and Vertical Market Specialist of the Year
Real business owners share their tips and tricks for achieving success in their industry
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.
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.
Check out our opening hours for the Christmas period.
Building cyber resilience should be top of the priority list for businesses in 2022
The Irish Times Business Ireland Publication
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.
Rian Lanigan interviews ROCTEL CEO Cormac Reid.
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
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.
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 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.
Protect your workforce with simple, powerful access security.
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.
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.
Sam Assad host of GOOD MORNING DUBLIN radio show interviews ROCTEL Founder and CEO Cormac Reid.
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.
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.
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.
ROCTEL Delighted to be on the short list
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