Viatel Bytes {January Issue}

Welcome to our January 2025 issue of Viatel Bytes- a monthly roundup designed to keep you up to date with news, solutions and happenings at Viatel Technology Group.

In this edition-

• Viatel Technology Group has welcomed?Ed Heneghan as our newly appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
• Viatel are proud to announce we have been awarded the Advanced Specialisation in 微软 Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Eilish O'Connor 's key business tech trends shaping the next twelve months and beyond for businesses.
• January Events

-Pendulum Summit 2025

-Key Takeaways - EU Cyber Summit 2025

-Microsoft SMC Sales and Tech Summit 2025

-Webinar: Cloud 2025: Sort Your Network, Accelerate Your Migration

Ed Heneghan Appointed CISO at Viatel Technology Group

Viatel Technology Group has welcomed?Ed Heneghan as our newly appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Ed brings extensive expertise to Viatel, gained from his years as founder of Henocon, a specialist cybersecurity consultancy.??

Ed’s leadership will ensure we remain at the forefront of cybersecurity, enabling us to provide our customers with the most effective protection and support.

To leverage Ed's expertise and read the full news article, please CLICK HERE.

Advanced Specialisation in Microsoft AVD

Viatel Technology Group is proud to announce that we have been awarded Microsoft’s Advanced Specialisation in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This achievement reinforces Viatel’s status as a leading Tier One Microsoft partner.

Securing certification, which involved a rigorous external audit, validates our capability to implement AVD solutions to the highest standards. Along with our expertise in Azure migration, Teams calling, Teams Rooms and Microsoft licensing, this positions us as a trusted partner for organisations looking to enhance their digital infrastructure.

To read the full news article, please CLICK HERE.

Business Tech Trends 2025

Viatel CTO, Eilish O'Connor has highlighted the key business tech trends shaping the next twelve months and beyond for businesses. From AI advancements to cybersecurity strategies, learn how to optimise operational resilience and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

To read the full blog, CLICK HERE.

January Events

Pendulum Summit 2025

This month kicked off with an epic two days partnering with Pendulum Summit on 7 and 8 January!

Our team was delighted to meet so many new faces, peers and of course, our valued customers.?Congratulations to Orla Keane (Dawson) from Resilience Healthcare ?who is the lucky winner of Two Tickets to see Ireland take on England in the Six Nations!

We were honoured to welcome the fantastic speakers, Tanaiste Micheál Martin , and delegates to the Viatel Technology Group CEO Dinner at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. The energy in the room was unparalleled as we celebrated public and private business relationships.

Key Takeaways - EU Cyber Summit 2025

Viatel Technology Group’s CTO, Eilish O'Connor , alongside Chelsea Morgan from BullWall , delivered a fantastic talk at the EU Cyber Summit 2025 in Dublin last week. Key Takeaways from her speech:

• NIS2 & Ransomware Solutions: Viatel, with Bullwall, offers innovative ransomware containment aligned with NIS2.
• Leadership Accountability: CEOs and boards now hold responsibility for cybersecurity, driving proactive investments.
• Cyber-Aware Culture: NIS2 mandates a top-down focus on fostering cyber awareness within organisations.
• Compliance Alignment: Aligning with NIST or ISO 27001 eases NIS2 adoption.
• Incident Reporting: NIS2 requires incident notifications within 24 hours, emphasising detection and containment readiness.
• Maintain Momentum: Despite delays in NIS2 laws, stay focused on risk management measures.
• Viatel’s Cyber Resilience Pillars: Know your cybersecurity posture, protect critical assets, assume breach, and test backups.

Microsoft SMC Sales and Tech Summit 2025

We were delighted to be part of the 微软 SMC Sales & Tech Summit at the Dublin Convention Centre this month! As one of Microsoft’s key SMC partners in Ireland, it’s been fantastic to connect with industry peers and explore the latest innovations from Microsoft this year.

Our Microsoft experts are on hand to support your business, offering tailored solutions and expert advice. If you would like to get in touch with them, please email [email protected] or call us at 1800 930 860.

Cloud 2025: Sort Your Network, Accelerate Your Migration

We were delighted to host our first webinar of the year, 'Cloud 2025: Sort Your Network, Accelerate Your Migration' alongside our partners at 思科 .

We discussed: - The network as an enabler and foundation for cloud, security, AI and business operations - SD-WAN as part of the technology roadmap and growth journey - The vital ingredients of success in a network roll-out from initial design to account management to post go live support

We’re excited to host many more webinars this year, offering valuable insights and meaningful takeaways for our customers.