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Viatel Technology Group, the country’s leading business technology and cybersecurity provider, is celebrating its 1,000th enterprise connection with SIRO, Ireland’s fibre first connectivity network. This positions Viatel as a key SIRO enterprise partner in the Irish market. The partners, both members of the Guaranteed Irish business community, marked this significant milestone with one of their valued customers, the well-known chain of sports stores, INTERSPORT Elverys.

SIRO is Ireland’s first 100% Fibre First wholesale network. Viatel has delivered 1,000 of SIRO’s high-speed, enterprise grade connections to businesses across Ireland, empowering them with the robust infrastructure required for modern operations. This achievement is exemplified by the successful network enhancement for INTERSPORT Elverys, a thriving Irish retail success story.

INTERSPORT Elverys, who operate 44 stores nationwide alongside a dynamic online platform at elverys.ie , partnered with Viatel to enhance its connectivity infrastructure. This collaboration supports Elverys’ ongoing investment in its online presence, store portfolio, and advanced warehouse automation. The deployment began with the connectivity upgrade of their headquarters and distribution centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, utilising SIRO’s future-proof fibre network, delivered and managed by Viatel.

Gareth Browne, IT Support Engineer at INTERSPORT Elverys, highlighted the exceptional service provided by Viatel:

The personalised service and responsiveness we’ve received from Viatel have been outstanding. Our dedicated Account Manager, Damien Peelo, has been instrumental in ensuring our needs are met. We’ve had the opportunity to visit Viatel’s Blanchardstown HQ, meeting the entire project team, and we benefit from weekly touchpoint calls with our Project Manager in the Service Delivery Team. This level of visibility and transparency has been transformative. With access to Viatel’s 24/7/365 Network Operations Centre and enterprise-grade SLAs, we feel consistently supported and valued at every stage of the partnership.

Viatel’s delivery of dedicated internet connectivity to INTERSPORT Elverys, leverages SIRO’s 100% fibre network which provides speeds of up to 2 Gigabits per second for residential customers and up to 10 Gigabits for enterprise customers and is now available in every county in Ireland. This robust foundation ensures optimal performance for Elverys’ diverse operational needs, from in-store customer experience to online sales and logistical efficiency.

Damien McCann, Chief Commercial Officer at Viatel, emphasised the company’s commitment to delivering superior solutions:

At Viatel, we are dedicated to partnering with industry leaders like SIRO to provide our customers with the best possible solutions. We are experts in enterprise connectivity, and we understand that reliable, high-speed connectivity is the bedrock for all our other digital services.

SIRO’s symmetric fibre enterprise connections are ideal for building our advanced SD-WAN networks, providing the necessary bandwidth for Microsoft applications, ensuring robust cybersecurity, facilitating seamless access to cloud workloads, and supporting other critical managed services. This connectivity is vital to support the best possible customer experience for businesses like INTERSPORT Elverys.

Ronan Whelan, SIRO Chief Commercial Officer noted:

“SIRO’s connectivity partnership with Viatel is delivering for Irish business and we are pleased to celebrate this milestone with them. Reliable, high-quality connectivity is essential for businesses, such as INTERSPORT Elverys, to thrive and grow into the future. Together, SIRO and Viatel are enabling enterprises across Ireland to unlock their full potential with 100% fibre broadband. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting even more businesses with future-proofed connectivity solutions.

This milestone underscores Viatel’s position as the leading provider of enterprise connectivity and digital services in Ireland, enabling businesses like INTERSPORT Elverys to thrive in a digital-first economy.