The SCR Chambers: Barnsley & Rotherham
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KAT Communications make award shortlist
Chamber Platinum Member KAT Communications are delighted to announce they have made the shortlist for the 2021 Yorkshire Family Business of the Year. When you immediately think of family
run businesses you immediately think of your local butchers, bakers and corner shops but did you now family businesses account for over 30% of the UK GDP and account for over half of the employees in the UK private sector? Anthony Temperton, of KAT, said: “We
are extremely proud to be recognised for such a prestigious award. The success of KAT Communications has been based on core family values of trust, respect for people, a quality service, and support for the local Doncaster community.” In what is an extremely competitive
marketplace, KAT Communications is seen as a leading business telecoms provider in the South Yorkshire area and is trusted to provide essential telecoms for over 200 businesses throughout the area. Anthony added: “Our success as a
company has been based on our values. We spend time to get to know our customers, understand their requirements and provide solutions accordingly. Our customers see us as an extension of their business rather than a supplier and they know they can rely on us to support them proactively.” KAT Communications are also very active
in their local community as partners of Doncaster Business for the Community and patrons of the Club Doncaster Foundation In addition to being shortlisted for the
2021 Yorkshire Family Business of the Year Award, the firm is also shortlisted for the 2021 Peoples Choice Family Business Award.
Family Business United is now in its ninth year of promoting and celebrating the best of British family businessess. For further information on the awards visit
familybusinessunited.com
To learn more about KAT Communications, email
enquiries@katcommunications.co.uk or call 01302 260195.
30 CHAMBERconnectWinter 2021 Natalie Ward, Tim Cheetham and Matthew Gladstone at the launch
Kickstarting a digital revolution in Barnsley
reach almost every home and business locally. As part of a £32m private investment from
B
CityFibre, Barnsley will benefit from the town- wide full fibre network roll-out with construction now underway in the Redbrook area of the town. According to research from economic
consultancy Regeneris, full fibre connectivity will have a major impact in Barnsley over the next 15 years. It shows that up to £21m could be added to the value of local homes, while Smart City initiatives could add as much as £35m locally. Access to full fibre could also unlock £22m in business productivity and innovation, while a further £14m in growth could be driven from new business start-ups, with enhanced connectivity making it easier and less expensive to set up base and run efficiently. Contractor nmcm PLC is delivering the
arnsley is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation as work begins on a full fibre network that will
gigabit-capable broadband and Barnsley is next in line to reap the benefits. “As we’ve all seen this year, digital technology
‘Digital
is increasingly important for maintaining connections. Full fibre will help to make that simpler than ever while enabling smart home technology and allowing people to work from home with ease. It will also play a pivotal role in growing and protecting the local economy, supporting businesses as they implement digital solutions.” Matthew Gladstone, Executive
technology is increasingly
important for maintaining connections’
Director of Place at Barnsley Council, said: “We welcome this private investment by CityFibre into Barnsley to deliver a modern, fit-for- purpose digital infrastructure that will futureproof residents
and businesses.” Councillor Tim Cheetham,
Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Culture, added: “This investment in digital
construction programme on CityFibre’s behalf, using modern build techniques to deploy the network quickly. The team is also working closely with CityFibre, Barnsley Council and local communities to manage disruption and ensure a fast and successful roll-out. Natalie Ward, CityFibre’s City Manager for
Barnsley, said: “CityFibre is leading the charge in South Yorkshire when it comes to delivering
infrastructure from CityFibre represents not just a multimillion investment but an additional multimillion-pound opportunity for businesses and individuals across Barnsley.”
The full fibre network is not yet live, but once activated, services will be available from an increasing range of broadband providers. Residents interested in connecting to full fibre broadband can pre-register their interest at
cityfibre.com/residential and will receive information when services are available.
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