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Company News Projects
Managed IT Support Anchor Group Security Businesses

Anchor Group Services Strengthens Its IT with Secure, People‑First Support from Layer 4 Supporting a security‑led, integrated facilities services business Anchor Group Services Limited is […]

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Industry Insights Events
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Key Takeaways from Tech Show London 2026

Innovation, AI and the Importance of Diversity in Tech This week, our Managing Director and Cloud Services Director attended the Tech Show at ExCeL London. […]

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Company News Growth
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IT Support in Ireland and Beyond

A Strategic IT Partner for Growing Businesses in Ireland When businesses search for IT support in Ireland, they’re often looking for someone to fix problems. […]

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Company News Partnerships
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Layer 4 Joins the UK Coach Operators Association

As a managed IT services provider, the Layer 4 partnership with UKCOA represents an important step in supporting the coach travel sector with modern, secure technology. […]

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Company News Growth
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Layer 4 Celebrates 2 Years Of Business IT Support

Layer 4 is celebrating its second birthday! Since launching in 2023, Layer 4 has been on a clear mission. The goal has always been to […]

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Company News Awards
CRN Channel Awards 2025 logo featuring the word "Shortlist," symbolizing Layer 4 Limited's recognition for Cloud Services Partner of the Year and Rising Star Award.
Layer 4 Shortlisted for Two CRN Channel Awards 2025

Layer 4 has been shortlisted for Cloud Services Partner of the Year and the Rising Star Award at the CRN Channel Awards 2025.

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Industry Insights Events
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Copilot at Chester Zoo

We spent the day at Chester Zoo, not just for the animals, but to get hands on with what it really takes to roll out Microsoft Copilot properly.

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Industry Insights Events
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DattoCon at Dublin: A Great Few Days with the MSP Crowd

We headed over to Dublin for DattoCon Europe 2025, and it didn’t disappoint. Loads of MSPs, great sessions, and a real buzz around what’s coming […]

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Company News Team
Ben Gilbert running in the 2025 Essar Chester Half Marathon, wearing a colorful tank top, surrounded by fellow participants and spectators.
Ben Gilbert Takes on the Chester Half Marathon!

This past weekend, our very own Ben Gilbert, Technical Director at Layer 4, took part in the 2025 Essar Chester Half Marathon.

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Company News Certifications
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Layer 4 Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

Layer 4 has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, authorised to assess and certify other organisations under the government-backed scheme.

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Industry Insights Events
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Layer 4 at NerdioCon 2025 – Bringing Global Innovation Back to Chester

Packed with insights, connections, and innovation – and we’re excited to bring some of that energy back home to Chester.

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Company News Awards
Layer 4 Business Growth Awards 2025 finalist badges for Rising Star and Customer Service Excellence, featuring a sparkling blue background.
Layer 4 Named Finalists in Business Growth Wales Awards 2025

Layer 4 is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the Business Growth Wales Awards 2025. We have been recognised in […]

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Industry Insights Market Trends
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Reflecting on the Journey Beyond the Millennium Bug

As we celebrate the progress made in the digital realm, it's crucial to acknowledge the challenges that have arisen.

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Industry Insights News
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NTT Ltd. achieves unified, global cloud transformation with Azure

See how NTT is saving money and becoming more efficient by centralizing its IT infrastructure

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Company News Services
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Let’s stay in touch – Azure Virtual Desktops

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) helps organisations move to a virtual desktop environment quickly and securely

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