Stephen

Stephen

Stephen McClelland is Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Yellowcom, specialising in B2B telecommunications and managed IT across the UK and Ireland. He writes practical, decision-maker focused content on business phone systems (VoIP), cloud telephony, unified communications, business broadband, leased lines and business mobile, alongside modern IT topics such as Microsoft 365, cyber security, and IT support. Stephen works closely with technical and commercial teams to translate real customer challenges into clear guidance, helping organisations improve connectivity, resilience, security, and user experience. His content is designed to support informed procurement, reduce risk, and drive measurable business outcomes.

What Was The First Ever Business Smartphone?

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In a business world where the smartphone is ubiquitous and specialist providers are on hand to ensure that any handset is tailored to meet the needs of your organisation, it can be difficult at times to truly convey what a seismic shift…

What Was The First Internet Phone Call?

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One of the biggest motivators for many customers looking for a better business broadband solution is the increasing reliance on teleconferencing and video calls. Whilst a decade ago it would have been standard to have a switchboard and a large connected network…

How to Make the Transition to VoIP for Your Business

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has gradually replaced traditional telecom systems for many businesses, and for small businesses, it has become an indispensable technology. With the rise of hybrid and remote working, VoIP systems have surged in popularity. Today, there…

5G Rollout: What Does It Mean For Your Business?

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If you are looking for a telecommunications service provider for your business, you may be somewhat intimidated by a lot of the esoteric terminology you encounter. If you are to commit to investing in a new system, you want to know just…

Why Is The Switchover Delayed Until 2027?

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BT has decided to postpone the switch-off of traditional copper landlines across the UK until 2027. This delay comes after discovering issues with telecare alarms, which are crucial for 1.8 million vulnerable individuals who rely on these emergency devices. Initially…

Analogue Telephone Switch Off 2025

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UPDATE May 2024: BT announced the delay of the ‘Switch-off’ to 2027. You can read more about the decision and what it means for you here. 2025 will signal the end of the analogue copper wire, or traditional, ‘landlines’. What does…