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Corero Network Security, a specialist provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection is proud to announce that Gigaclear, the UK’s rural, full fibre broadband provider, has selected Corero Network Security to deliver DDoS Protection as a Service, across its network, protecting customers from attacks and service downtime.  Founded in 2010, Gigaclear’s ultrafast broadband fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network stretches across central and southern England, where there is a need for better broadband funded largely through commercial investment. Its growing, state-of-the-art network reaches more than 320,000 homes and businesses in more than 650 communities, across 23 counties. SmartWall® DDoS solution When it comes to DDoS attacks, Gigaclear understands the potential threat to its customers, and how cyber-attacks can wreak havoc on any business in a matter of seconds. By implementing Corero’s next-generation SmartWall® DDoS solution, Gigaclear gains visibility of mitigated attacks and is equipped with detailed insights into key aspects of the incidents including target, size, and duration, via online dashboards.   Corero’s CEO, Lionel Chmilewsky commented, “We are extremely proud to be supporting Gigaclear in their vision of network expansion and commitment to high-bandwidth, low-latency quality, by ensuring they are able to prevent internet service downtime caused by DDoS attacks.” Protection against DDoS attacks We feel we have the best protection in the industry from a company that can grow and scales with us" Gordon Perry, CIO at Gigaclear added, “As our company grows and matures, we feel it is necessary and prudent to increase our protection from the growing threat landscape including potential DDoS attacks against our infrastructure or our customers." "Downtime is not something we’re willing to accept, and with the Corero solution, we feel we have the best protection in the industry from a company that can grow and scales with us." "Our previous DDOS solution didn’t give us the visibility or control that Corero now brings,” said Gabriel Yepes, Head of Networks at Gigaclear.  Customer satisfaction “With Corero, we now have many more capabilities at our disposal to respond against attacks. From the dashboards and reports we now get from the Corero solution, we can see that it is blocking on average between 80 to 100 DDoS attacks a month and we expect this number to grow as we continue to expand our customer base.” For Gigaclear, robust DDoS protection increases customer satisfaction, which ultimately helps the company’s bottom line. Yepes continued, “Best-in-class DDoS protection from Corero helps us sustain the best possible customer experience through the delivery of a consistent and reliable online service.”

Gigaclear, the renowned rural broadband services provider, has officially launched its Community Hub Scheme, which aims to provide free broadband to critical community services. 137 of Gigaclear’s Community Hubs are already connected to its ultrafast network, but all areas in which Gigaclear is building are encouraged to apply for the initiative. Ultrafast, full-fibre network The company, which has continued to expand its ultrafast, full-fibre network to reach more people across rural Britain throughout 2020, has been providing one free connection in each of its community projects, with many using it to great effect during lockdown. Services that particularly benefit local people, such as community halls, libraries, shops and schools, tend to be those chosen to receive the connection. The latest service to benefit is Chadlington Memorial Hall in Oxfordshire. Community Hub Scheme As part of its Community Hub Scheme, Gigaclear was kind enough to provide the hall with WiFi for free" Susan Cox, Chairman, Chadlington Memorial Hall Trustees, commented “When Chadlington Primary School was set to re-open in September, government guidelines meant that it would be hard-pressed to accommodate all pupils onsite while following the special measures that needed to be implemented to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19.” Susan adds, “The school wanted to hire the hall as an overflow teaching space, but the provision of WiFi, which the hall lacked at the time, was something that first needed to be addressed. Fortunately, as part of its Community Hub Scheme, Gigaclear was kind enough to provide the hall with WiFi for free. This has been a welcome measure for Chadlington Primary School and, once the pandemic eases, will be a great help in returning the hall to full use by the local community.” Free WiFi connectivity to underserved communities Gareth Williams, the Chief Executive Officer at Gigaclear, commented “We are passionate about digital inclusion and our mission is to connect the most underserved communities that are so often underserviced by the industry’s biggest players when it comes to broadband so that no one is left behind. As part of that commitment, we’ve launched a Community Hub Scheme to provide critical community services with free, 12-month, 900Mbps internet connections.” Gareth adds, “We know how transformative it can be to connect community hotspots to ultrafast full-fibre broadband, whether it’s the village hall, local pub, school, community centre, shop, library or sports centre. Our scheme is intent on enabling communities to do more and enjoy the benefits that come with world-renowned connectivity, whether that is helping schools to stay open, enabling pubs to operate safely with online ordering, or something else, the possibilities are endless.”