{
  "id": 15893866,
  "title": "The importance of adaption in business internet connectivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/the-importance-of-adaption-in-business-internet-connectivity",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/comms/the-importance-of-adaption-in-business-internet-connectivity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the world of business, strong internet connectivity has become a key factor for success in today's digital age. Companies across various sectors rely on robust connectivity to maintain efficient operations and ensure seamless service delivery. Culligan Water, a US-headquartered company specializing in water filtration services, is no exception. With its expansion across Ireland, Culligan recognized the importance of secure and resilient connectivity that could support its multiple locations in Dublin, Clare, Galway, and Mitchelstown.\n\nTo address this challenge, Culligan turned to Magnet Plus, an Irish company providing telecoms, data connectivity, and security services. Philip Clapperton, sales director at Magnet Plus, highlighted the critical role of internet connectivity in Culligan's operations. \"Customer service, scheduling systems, remote diagnostics, cloud-based applications, and nationwide field operations all depend on internet connectivity,\" he explained. Any disruption in connectivity could hinder responsiveness and service delivery, making resilience and business continuity paramount.\n\nDavid Payne, director of operations at Culligan, emphasized the need to customise connectivity solutions for each location. \"Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, we tailored the connectivity to the requirements of each site, combining DIA (dedicated internet access) fibre and DIA wireless where appropriate,\" he stated. This tailored approach allowed Culligan to overcome the challenges posed by new developments and ensure seamless connectivity.\n\nThe main implementation hurdle for Culligan's Mitchelstown warehouse and office development was the need for a faster solution without compromising on performance or reliability. Magnet Plus opted for a 500Mbps DIA wireless service, which was deployed rapidly without requiring extensive civil engineering works. Clapperton noted that this wireless solution provided reliable connectivity from day one, eliminating the need for lengthy construction timelines.\n\nThe results of this connectivity upgrade have been significant for Culligan Water. The company now benefits from a combination of DIA fibre and DIA wireless services across its Irish locations, resulting in improved performance and resilience. In Dublin, Culligan boasts 500Mbps DIA fibre and 500Mbps DIA wireless connectivity, while Clare and Galway have 1Gbps DIA fibre and 200Mbps DIA wireless connections. These advancements have provided Culligan with greater bandwidth for cloud applications and operational systems, while the dual connectivity approach ensures service continuity even in the event of a disruption.\n\nOverall, this case study highlights the importance of adapting internet connectivity to meet the specific needs of businesses. By tailoring solutions to each location and leveraging advanced technologies like DIA wireless, companies like Culligan Water can enhance their operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly digital world.",
  "summary": "Representatives from Magnet Plus and Culligan Water discuss the challenges and benefits of adapting internet connectivity for a business’s needs. Read more: The importance of adaption in business internet connectivity",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}