One Triton Square joins London’s best-connected buildings with Vorboss 100Gbps connectivity through British Land partnership
Passkeys are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts.
That will be a major step forward for online security, and it’s gathering pace quickly with more and more big names adopting the technology. So how long will it be before we finally wave goodbye to the password?
This new tech has long been supported by the FIDO alliance – an organisation of big tech companies including Apple, Google, and Microsoft – in the hope that it could eventually kill off passwords completely.
These megabrands are already rolling out passkeys on some of their applications. But now some of the big names in password management software are getting in on the act, too, which is likely to speed things up even further.
Passkeys work by creating and storing credentials on your phone, which only you can access. These are called private keys and they’re authenticated by the biometrics you use to log in to that device – your fingerprint, or your phone’s facial recognition system.
When you log into an account, the site will create a public key which then requests your private key. Your matching passkey gives you access to your account, just like a password.
Password managers let you create and store complex passwords, meaning you always have a strong, unique and unguessable password for every site.
But the adoption of passkeys by a growing number of traditional password managers is likely to accelerate the move.
We’ve spent years implementing strong passwords. Will we miss them when they’re gone? Probably not…
Any move towards stronger security is always welcome and we don’t think it will be too long before most online accounts are using passkeys.
If you’d like any help to keep your business secure in 2023, get in touch.
Almost half of people with social media accounts have admitted to falling for shopping scams. So if members of your team are doing a little last minute Christmas shopping from work, how can you be sure your business is protected?
New research shows that a massive 47% of people have clicked on links hoping to get a great deal, and instead ended up giving financial and personal details to cyber criminals.
That could mean they’re not only putting their own data and money at risk, but your device – and even your network – could be exposed, too.
It’s not just shopping scams that are fooling people online. Phishing links have tricked 36% of people into revealing personal data. Phishing is where you get an email that seems to be from a person or brand you trust, but it’s not.
The same number have fallen for gift card scams – that’s where criminals gain victims’ trust and persuade them to buy gift cards or online vouchers.
If an employee clicks a malicious link or downloads an infected file using their work device, the results for a business can be devastating. The risks go beyond the loss of data and reputation. The cost of downtime while you get going again is enough to put many people out of business for good.
So how can you protect your business against this kind of scam – right now, and throughout the year?
As well as having the right cyber security tools in place – such as firewalls, antivirus software, and strong password management – you should stay focused on training your people. Because your best line of defence is a team that recognises a threat when they see one.
Make sure they’re aware of the latest scams, and that they know the warning signs to look out for. Advise everyone to check that links are genuine, websites are the real deal, and be suspicious of offers that look too good to be true.
And have a strong plan in place that kicks in the moment a security breach is spotted. Employees should all know to report any incidents immediately, and who they should inform. Acting quickly often lessens the impact of a data breach and makes it faster and less expensive to fix.
As always, if you’d like further help or advice, get in touch.
How’s the January health kick going?
Lots of us take our health seriously – once a year, anyway – and it’s good to spend time thinking about whether you’ve been looking after yourself (and better still, doing something about it).
Your doctor would probably like to see you once a year for a health check, just to pick up any small problems and stop them getting worse.
It’s exactly the same principle with your technology.
So why not book in for an IT check-up, to make sure everything’s in great shape for the journey ahead?
You do this for yourself, you do it for your car, and it’s a good plan to think the same way about your workplace tech. Because it might have to work pretty hard in the year to come.
Getting everything checked out now will pay dividends later.
We’ll help to pick up any minor-but-urgent fixes that could help prevent a disastrous breakdown in a few months’ time. Sometimes a simple software update will speed things up dramatically – which means less time watching the egg timer!
If there are bigger, but non-urgent jobs that you can safely leave for another day, we’ll tell you that too.
And if you’re all good to go, you can carry on with confidence.
It may even be a great time to think about new technology and prioritise your IT projects. Do you know what you need to prepare for if you want your system to develop as your business grows? That could be something as simple as switching to cloud storage, or it could be a larger project, such as digital transformation.
Our experts carry out top-to-toe IT health checks for all kinds of businesses, and we’ll give you honest, jargon-free advice on the best solutions for a trouble-free tech set-up.
To book your check-up, get in touch.
Optimity IT, a leading London-based managed IT services and connectivity provider is delighted to announce the acquisition of CoopSys. The acquisition will help Optimity to strengthen its accomplished IT Managed Services portfolio which both companies have been operating for 20 years.
CoopSys is a well-established sector specific managed IT services provider that focuses in the not-for-profit sector. Specialising in IT support, security & compliance, infrastructure and consulting services, the company has seen significant growth due to a dedicated and unique focus on customer excellence delivered by a highly capable and skilled team.
The acquisition will strengthen and broaden the services Optimity provides to existing customers and demonstrates the ambition of both companies to offer best in class solutions, platforms and support services on a UK wide basis. Backed by FPE Capital, Optimity has extended its connectivity portfolio into fully managed IT services creating flexible, secure and intelligent workplace environments for its customers.
Discussing the deal, Optimity’s CEO, Leeland Pavey said:
Managing Director of CoopSys, Philip Anthony commented, “Finding a new owner for CoopSys with an aligned ethos, was never going to be any easy task; but it was very quickly apparent that with Optimity, we had a shared vision of what our customers expected and the benefits we can deliver to them.”
Notes to Editors:
FPE Capital
FPE is a specialist growth investor in B2B software and services businesses. FPE partners with ambitious UK and Irish companies to enable them to realise their potential. It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. www.fpecapital.com
About Optimity
Optimity is a connectivity and IT managed services provider focused on servicing fast growing businesses. Optimity provides internet connectivity solution and has extended its product set into a full IT service for small and medium businesses, smart campus and workplace environments. www.optimity.co.uk
Another day, another scam. And this is a sneaky one.
Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door.
Targets receive a convincing looking email that appears to come from a widely used e-signature platform.
Attached to the email is a blank image that’s loaded with empty svg files, which are carefully encoded inside an HTML file attachment (stay with us here).
In short, it’s very clever and it’s tricking its way past a lot of security software.
That puts businesses like yours at risk. Because code within the image sends people to a malicious URL.
Open the attachment and you could unwittingly install malware onto your device – or even your network – which risks exposing your data and leaving you open to a ransomware attack.
Recently, there’s been a wave of HTML attachment attacks on small and medium sized businesses, so it’s clear that companies need to take action to stay ahead of the criminals.
If you use software to sign documents electronically, double-check that emails are genuine before opening any attachments.
There’s a reason why the criminals have chosen to impersonate a trusted name.
Taking things a step further, you could block all emails with this type of attachment, to prevent employees from being exposed to scam emails in the first place.
If you’d like any further advice, or help implementing extra security measures, get in touch.
If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team.
A new study has revealed that a host of worrying online behaviour has become almost normalised among many young people. And much of this activity is illegal.
We’re not talking serious cyber crime such as ransomware attacks or stealing data.
But one in three 16 to 19-year-olds have admitted to digital piracy; and a quarter have tracked or trolled someone online.
Most of these behaviours may not directly affect your business. But some are so commonplace that too many young people view them as a part of everyday life.
That’s not something you want them bringing to work.
Casual software piracy or illegal downloads on devices used for work could open the door to a massive security breach.
The answer is simple: Hold cyber security training for all your employees on a regular basis.
This training should:
- Highlight the impact of bad online behaviour and potential for security breaches
- Help everyone understand how this kind of activity can harm people – and your business
- Make everyone aware of the scams and attacks that your business is vulnerable to, as well as the part they play in keeping everyone protected
- Make the consequences clear for anyone found to be engaging in this behaviour
If this is something you need some expert help with, it’s what we do.
Get in touch.
Latest from the press room
London, UK, 13 August 2026:
Vorboss, which owns and operates London’s dedicated business fibre network, has connected One Triton Square at Regent’s Place with 100Gbps connectivity, delivering exceptional digital capacity to one of the capital’s most exciting new destinations for science, technology and innovation.
The flagship British Land and Royal London Asset Management building provides more than 300,000 sq ft of purpose-built space, bringing together fitted laboratories, flexible workspace, premium dedicated offices, and shared meeting and event space.
Located in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter, One Triton Square is designed to support ambitious businesses at every stage of growth. Flexible floorplates, advanced digital infrastructure and exceptional on-site amenities create an environment where emerging organisations can scale alongside established global leaders. It is workspace built for collaboration and long-term success.
100Gbps is independently available on each floor, providing the capacity occupiers need to support increasingly data-intensive work and emerging technologies. The 100Gbps connection further reinforces One Triton Square’s position as a future-ready commercial destination.
Rhod Morgan, Co-CEO, Vorboss adds:
“Connecting One Triton Square with 100Gbps gives its occupiers the capacity they need not only for the way they work today, but for the technologies and opportunities that come next. It perfectly complements the vision British Land and Royal London Asset Management had for the building – a space designed around the needs of ambitious, innovation-led organisations”
“One Triton Square sits at the centre of London’s science and technology ecosystem, and we’re incredibly proud to be providing the infrastructure it needs to thrive.”
Simon Hepher, Head of Asset Management, Regent’s Place and Innovation Assets, British Land:
“One Triton Square is a landmark new building at the heart of Regent's Place, designed to support ambitious businesses at every stage - from agile start-ups to established global leaders. Alongside best-in-class laboratories, workspace, and offices, the building will now also offer some of the best digital connectivity in London, with 100Gbps providing occupiers the capacity they need for increasingly data-intensive work as they scale and grow.”
Mark Carroll, Property Development Director, Royal London Asset Management:
“As a long-term investor, we are focused on creating places where businesses can thrive. This investment in digital infrastructure further enhances One Triton Square's appeal to science, technology and innovation-led occupiers and supports its long-term success.”
The connection at One Triton Square forms part of Vorboss’ commitment to ensuring London has the serious digital infrastructure required to remain a leading global centre for business, science and technological innovation.
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The experience driving our growth
David has been central to our success as our Chief Financial Officer. Drawing on his experience at Zayo Group and RBC Capital Markets, he brings strong insight across large-scale infrastructure, investment banking and managed services. As our CFO, he’s been instrumental in shaping a commercial model that supports businesses as they grow, giving our customers the certainty and simplicity they expect.
Rhod has played a pivotal role in operations at Vorboss since 2020. He led the build of our network, now spanning over 900 km, and has raised industry standards across quality and efficiency, making sure our customers have a flawless experience. With previous roles at companies like Arup and WeWork, Rhod understands the complexity of London commercial real estate and knows exactly what it takes to deliver world-class technology in a fast-paced city.
The next chapter
Under David and Rhod’s leadership, we are doubling down on our commitment to keep things simple for our customers and remain the transparent, accountable provider ambitious businesses rely on as they grow.
“Vorboss is on path to becoming one of the UK’s leading B2B connectivity and managed service providers,”
says Adam Dunlop, Operating Partner at Octopus Capital and Chair of the Vorboss Board.
“With David and Rhod’s leadership, and the strength and commitment of the team across the business, I am genuinely excited about what lies ahead.”
Vorboss is part of the Fern Trading Group, managed and advised by Octopus Investments. This partnership, backed by £250million in funding, enabled us to build an independent, 100Gbps London fibre network and connect thousands of businesses across the capital. Having expanded our offering with a range of cybersecurity and managed technology solutions last year, we continue to do things differently by delivering everything end-to-end through our in-house teams.
