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Craig Scott, public sector business development director at Commsworld, says: 'We have a significant track record of success in this field across the UK.' Picture: contributed.

Connectivity firm top of class with new seven-figure Dundee schools contract

Stephen Leckie says: 'I’m pleased with the strong trading performance... considering the pressures we have faced on all fronts.' Picture: contributed.

Scots hotel group Crieff Hydro welcomes 'strong' FY trading despite hurdles

Commsworld chief executive Steve Langmead hailed the latest results.

Edinburgh's Commsworld takes on big boys as profits and client base swell

Commsworld says it 'cannot wait' to start working with STP to 'make a difference through technology' across Scotland. Picture: Martin McCarthy/Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Commsworld unveils new connection with Scotland’s Towns Partnership

Commsworld says the role digital and data connectivity plays in education today 'has never been more important'. Picture: monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Commsworld scores top marks with major new education contract

The Halo Kilmarnock is a major brownfield urban regeneration project on a 23-acre site, formerly the home of Johnnie Walker. Picture: Guy Hinks

Halo Kilmarnock to be among 'most connected in country' when it opens doors

Commsworld chief executive Steve Langmead: 'When we were looking at our options for the future, we wanted our people to be able to benefit from our success.'

Edinburgh's Commsworld presses button on staff shares scheme

John White becomes a non-executive director at Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld.

Former senior executive at RBS joins board of Edinburgh's Commsworld

Commsworld chief commercial officer Charles Quinn. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Edinburgh's Commsworld hails one of best quarters in 27-year history

The Commsworld co-founder said his illness gave him the drive to change the direction of the business. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Commsworld's Ricky Nicol discusses how cancer fired up his ambition

Steve Langmead, who has held a number of senior jobs in the sector in Scotland, steps up to be CEO. Picture: contributed.

Boardroom shake-up at Edinburgh networks firm

From left: McLaren Packaging directors and brothers Michael and Donald McLaren - the firm is eyeing further growth and reinvestment. Picture: Paul Hampton.

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Under a landmark deal lasting 17 years, the firm is partnering with CityFibre to rollout full-fibre connectivity to about 180 Renfrewshire Council buildings including schools, local libraries and community centres, as well as CCTV and traffic control systems. Picture: Martin McCarthy

Edinburgh’s Commsworld in 'landmark' contract to rewire Renfrewshire

Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld has taken a historic final step in its transformation from telecoms disruptor to major independent network provider.

Edinburgh’s Commsworld invests £10m connecting up UK businesses

From left: GB Technologies' Mark Moncrieff, June Wilson and Gordon Brown with MSP Racheal Hamilton, Professor Russel Griggs and Phil Morris of GB Technologies.

GB Technologies invests in digital hub for Borders businesses

Commsworld chief executive Ricky Nicol cites an 'insatiable demand' for telecoms networks. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

LDC funding deal triggers board reshuffle at Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld

Commsworld chief executive Ricky Nicol, who won the lifetime achievement prize at the WeDo Scottish Business Awards this week. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Commsworld launches London base

Commsworld chief executive Ricky Nicol oversees a technology company which is going toe to toe with big players such as BT, Virgin and Vodafone. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

The Big Interview: Commsworld chief executive Ricky Nicol

Ricky Nicol heads the firm, which was founded in 1994. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh’s Commsworld rings up record year for revenues

Chief executive Ricky Nicol said the expansion takes Commsworld 'from a predominantly Scottish-centric provider to a UK provider'. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Telecoms firm to become UK player with network push

Left to right: Commsworld boss Ricky Nicol with Willie Fairhurst of ECS. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Commsworld buys capital IT business

Commsworld boss Ricky Nicol says Scotland is being 'left in the dust' of European neighbours. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Scotland's digital growth hampered by '˜internet lag'

Commsworld boss Ricky Nicol described the inter-city network as a 'major and exciting step forward'. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Commsworld invests Â£1m in Edinburgh to Glasgow network

Commsworld chief executive Ricky Nicol. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Commsworld dials up energy client wins in Aberdeen

From left: Festival Theatre finance director Iain Ross, CityFibre head of regional development James McClafferty and Commsworld boss Ricky Nicol. Picture: Greg Macvean

Edinburgh's ultra-fast network nears completion

Commsworld chief Ricky Nicol says voice communications remains an essential tool for business. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Connected Commsworld bucks telephony trend

Insomnia drew thousands of gamers to Edinburgh. Picture: Neil Hanna

High score for network at EICC gaming event

Jen Wilson joins Commsworld from outsourcing giant Capita. Picture: Contributed

Commsworld broadens network with key hire

Republic of Media director Simon Crunden

First firm connects to Edinburgh’s gigabit project

Glasgow is to become CityFibre's third 'gigabit city' in Scotland

Glasgow to gain from gigabit broadband roll-out

CityFibre is stepping in after the UK government suspended its broadband connection voucher scheme

Firms offered free connection to fibre broadband

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Commsworld chief executive Ricky Nicol. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Commsworld dials up sales goal after string of deals

Ricky Nicol said Edinburgh will be one of the world's best-connected cities

Edinburgh council sites set for £5.6m fibre upgrade

Apex Hotels are signed up to a Commsworld contract with CityFibre. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh firms looking to giga-bit future

Ricky Nicol said that capacity would become a huge issue. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Scottish broadband ‘lagging rest of UK’

Ricky Nicol. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Faster broadband will add £200m to Capital economy

‘Gigabit city’ plan could boost Edinburgh by £200m

Ricky Nicol is excited to have partnered with CityFibre. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Edinburgh firms to join internet fast lane

Commsworlds Ricky Nicol in the firms Edinburgh office. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Monday interview: Ricky Nicol, Commsworld

Carried out by organised gangs, toll fraud is a method of theft that uses a business telephone and internet connections. Picture: TSPL

Companies warned over high-tech scam
EXPERTS are urging firms to guard against the growing danger of a high-tech scam that cost companies around the world an estimated £29 billion last year.

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Ricky Nicol: Living wage worthwhile investment

Edinburgh: 'Not spot' to be fixed. Picture: PA

Speed upgrade to solve firms’ web problems

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Commsworld heads towards expansion after turnover rise

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Telecoms company's success is more than just talk

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