December 18 / 2025
Holiday Opening Hours & Season’s Greetings from Advantex
As the festive season approaches, we’d like to take a moment to thank all our customers, partners and colleagues for your continued support throughout...
June 3 / 2025
Securing Remote Learning: Best Practices for MATs in the Age of Flexible Working
As the education sector continues to evolve, more schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are embracing flexible working to offer teachers and staff the balance...
July 6 / 2023
Jobs boost as North East tech specialist invests to support millions of pounds of new work
Advantex is set to create dozens of full-time jobs after securing millions of pounds worth of new work across manufacturing, transportation and education sectors....
December 8 / 2022
Door opens to new connectivity work for Gateshead’s Advantex
Advantex has opened the door to help a recently launched North East start-up begin manufacturing production with a package of new digital connectivity and...
October 27 / 2022
Six figure recycling connectivity contract win for Gateshead’s Advantex
We are delighted to announce Advantex has won a six-figure contract to provide a package of superfast connectivity, network and access control equipment to...
June 16 / 2022
Recruitment Drive – We are hiring
At Advantex, we are experiencing a large amount of growth and therefore are creating up to 10 new roles including business development managers, help...
May 30 / 2022
New Community Heating System with PPSL
Advantex have recently completed works to support a new heating system at Gateshead Energy Company which is owned by Gateshead Council. We have provided...
May 10 / 2022
Heel & Toe Hadrian’s Wall Hike
Over the weekend our staff took part in a 12 mile hike around Hadrian’s wall to raise money for our chosen charity – Heel...
May 5 / 2022
Advantex celebrate service of loyal employees
At Advantex we took the time to celebrate and thank some of our employees for their long service, commitment and contribution to the business...
April 11 / 2022
Superfast Connectivity at Rose Castle
The latest win for Advantex involves Rose Castle, an 800-year-old castle in North West England that caters for corporate events. The renovation project...
April 5 / 2022
Connecting Classrooms with Improved Wi-Fi Capabilities
Advantex have supplied Belmont Community School with a specially configured Wi-Fi system and switching technology running on new fibre optic cabling, as part of...
March 3 / 2022
New Contract Win for Advantex
Advantex have won a contract to supply a wide technology package to a North East manufacturer and supplier of trade furniture. Advantex have...
December 7 / 2021
Advantex Expands Virtuoso’s Connectivity Capacity
New investment in infrastructure has allowed Advantex to expand and improve its ultra-fast internet connectivity services to more organisations across the region. The development...
April 8 / 2021
Sailing to Success
Advantex is sailing to success after completing a contract to provide new digital cable onboard Britain’s oldest floating warship. The work onboard HMS...
October 28 / 2020
Advantex Proud Sponsors of Rutherford A.F.C
We’re proud to announce that we are now proud sponsors of Rutherford A.F.C’s under 11’s team. Gateshead-based football club Rutherford A.F.C approached Advantex with...
October 27 / 2020
Beyond Security: The Future of IP Surveillance and IoT
We’ve all heard of CCTV or closed-circuit television, but things have moved on quite a bit since the days of dumb cameras and coaxial...
August 18 / 2020
Covid-19: A Cybersecurity Opportunity
Businesses across the world are adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic, with the majority either implementing remote working or putting measures in place for reduced...
May 7 / 2020
Advantex Supports VE Day 75
Join us and the rest of the UK as we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who served in WWII and...
March 27 / 2020
3 Top Security Tips for Remote and Home Working
Connecting, communicating and collaborating on-the-go or at home is one thing, but doing it securely is another – here are our 3 top security...
March 23 / 2020
Company Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing confusion and uncertainty across the globe. Businesses are attempting to deal with the outbreak by following World Health...
March 13 / 2020
Cybersecurity Summit: North East, Here’s What You Missed
As the dust settles on the first-ever Cybersecurity Summit: North East, we take a quick look back at the day. Wednesday 11th of March...
January 15 / 2020
Global Cybersecurity Experts Head to the North East
Some of the world’s leading cybersecurity and technology experts are set to arrive on the banks of the River Tyne for what is set...
December 18 / 2019
Tis the Season to Be Generous!
Children across the North East may wake up on Christmas morning to very little, or worse still, nothing at all under the tree –...
November 22 / 2019
Hays Travel Receive 5-Star Service from Advantex
As the North East’s leading and award-winning technology firm, we’re proud to announce that we have partnered with UK travel experts, Hays Travel to...
October 25 / 2019
DREAM TEAM: SAFC AND ADVANTEX PARTNER UP
As the North East’s leading and award-winning technology firm, we’re proud to announce we’ve partnered with Sunderland AFC to further enhance the club’s technology...
October 18 / 2019
How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware
We reveal 3 top tips to keep your business safe online and to help protect yourself from the forever-growing threat of ransomware. The threat...
October 3 / 2019
Advantex Sign Armed Forces Covenant
To those who proudly protect our nation, who do so with honour, courage, and commitment, the Armed Forces Covenant is the nation’s commitment to...
September 25 / 2019
Tortoiseshell Hackers Target IT Companies
A new wave of hackers is attacking IT companies in probable supply chain attacks across the globe. We reveal the who, what, where, when...
September 23 / 2019
Local Dancers Offered Helping Hand from Advantex
Proudly sponsored by Advantex, a group of young dancers from South Shields are preparing to take to the stage for a magical performance at...
September 11 / 2019
Going Underground for Latest Contract Win
Plans to improve security and IT services for the historic Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel have been given the green light as part of an extensive...
September 4 / 2019
Business Email Compromise Overtakes Ransomware
BEC-related cyber-insurance claims accounted for nearly a quarter of all claims in the EMEA region last year. Business email compromise (BEC) has overtaken ransomware...
August 15 / 2019
And the winner is…
Congratulations to our signed SAFC shirt competition winner, Chris Raby. We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of those who entered...
August 14 / 2019
Cybersecurity: Now Is the Time to ACT
Cybercrime isn’t a fad, it’s not a hyped-up deadline like the millennium bug or last year’s GDPR, you know, when everyone lost their heads...
June 21 / 2019
International Women in Engineering Day
Advantex is a proud supporter of ‘International Women in Engineering Day’. INWED is an international awareness campaign set up to raise the profile of...
June 17 / 2019
The Most Attacked Brands Online
We reveal the most attacked brands online, why you’re at risk, and how you can easily and cost-effectively prevent the threat of an imminent...
May 31 / 2019
Advantex Lends a Helping Hand to Veterans in Crisis
As the North East’s leading technology firm, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Sunderland based ex-servicemen lifeline, Veterans in Crisis. Founded in January...
April 30 / 2019
A Top of the Table Solution for Middlesbrough F.C.
As the North East’s leading and award-winning technology firm, we’re proud to announce we have just partnered with Middlesbrough Football Club to improve the...
March 22 / 2019
El Gato Negro Serve up Wifi Analytics to Improve the Dining Experience
El Gato Negro, the award-winning Spanish restaurant and Advantex client, has partnered with Purple to install an advanced guest WiFi network at their three-story...
March 6 / 2019
84% of the UK’s Largest Companies Don’t Understand the Seriousness of Cybercrime
The Government has released it’s 2019 ‘Cyber Governance Health Check’ report which reveals that only 16% of boards have a comprehensive understanding of the...
February 15 / 2019
Gateshead’s Advantex Wins £2m Worth of New Contracts
National work for a rail vehicle manufacturer is among a clutch of wins for North East technology specialist Advantex, which has won more than...
February 8 / 2019
Why Cybersecurity Is Becoming a Top Priority for Businesses Across the Globe
We reveal why cybersecurity is becoming a top priority for businesses across the globe, and why it should be yours too! This time last...
February 1 / 2019
Advantex Named Most Innovative Solution of the Year
We’re proud to announce that we have been recently named ‘Most Innovative Solution of the Year’ award for our work in enhancing Newcastle International Airport’s surveillance...
January 23 / 2019
3 New Jobs Created Ahead of Exciting Growth Plans
3 new jobs have been created here at Advantex on the back of continued growth and investment. In the past 6 months alone, we...
January 11 / 2019
5 Mistakes Hotels Make When It Comes to Wi-Fi
It’s 2019, and let’s be honest, there’s no excuse for no or poor Wi-Fi in this day and age – so whether you’re a...
January 7 / 2019
5 Cybersecurity Threats to Be Aware of in 2019
With the number of recorded cyber attacks hitting an all-time high in 2018, the importance of implementing a concrete cybersecurity solution into your business...
December 5 / 2018
Cybersecurity: Can You Afford to Take the Risk?
With the number of cyber attacks around the globe increasing each day, the importance of implementing a concrete cybersecurity solution into your business has...
October 31 / 2018
Metropolitan House Among the First for Ultra-Fast Broadband Funding Thanks to Advantex
Gateshead based business centre and Advantex partner, Metropolitan House is among the first to benefit from the Government-funded Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – enabling...
October 26 / 2018
What’s the Gig Deal?
The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, What’s the Gig Deal? In March 2018 the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme was made available across the whole of...
October 1 / 2018
Networking and NERF Wars – October 18
“Ugh, not another networking event ” Yeah, we get the same feeling when we hear the word networking, suits in a room with a questionable...
June 8 / 2018
Backup vs Disaster Recovery? The Importance of Recovery Point & Recovery Time Objectives
When you are considering between Backup or Disaster Recovery (DR); the question you need to be asking yourself is not “do I need Backup...
December 20 / 2017
Technology: Powering The Future
It’s 15 years since we opened the doors for business with a commitment to provide a first class service to customers utilising top quality...
October 12 / 2017
Gateshead’s Advantex Shares the Importance of Business ‘Pre-Nups’ with the Financial Times
Check out our latest article in the Financial Times. It was over 15 years ago when we founded Advantex with the idea to build...
February 21 / 2017
Shining Bright at Newcastle Racecourse
Advantex is galloping ahead after winning a five-figure contract to supply an intelligent new IP floodlight system for Newcastle Racecourse. This latest success sees...
January 9 / 2017
North East schools urged to act in light of closure
HUNDREDS of North East schools could be without access to adequate e-safety advice and security resources when a Government-backed support network closes this year....
October 6 / 2016
Services Boosted by New Starters
Advantex’s services are boosted by new starters following the demand for IT, IP telephony and network solutions in the North East. Celia Yeates brings...
October 6 / 2016
Major Investment Powers Growth and Expansion
A £350,000 investment in new facilities is set to power Advantex’s growth and expansion in the face of increasing demand for its services. The...
September 10 / 2016
New Guidance for Schools: Keeping it Safe and Secure
Changes to statutory guidance on keeping children safe that came into force last September will have a profound impact on IT provision for both...
May 6 / 2016
Advantex Achieves Microsoft Gold Partner Status
IT WAS gold after achieving one of the software industry’s top supplier awards – Microsoft Gold Partner Status as a mid-market solutions provider. This sees...
March 22 / 2016
Advantex Secures £500,000 of Education Work
ADVANTEX is seeing strong demand for managed services in the education sector after securing £500,000 worth of new work from schools. The move will...
February 22 / 2016
First Class Win for Advantex Internet Telephone Services
FIRST Class Supply are dialling into the benefits of internet-based telephone technology (VoIP) thanks to Advantex. The fast growing Whitley Bay-based firm, which recruits teachers...
January 20 / 2016
Frying High With New Fish & Chip Supplier Deal
Frying high Advantex has supplied a new internet-based telephone system to the UK’s oldest independent fish and chip market supplier, Henry Colbeck Ltd The...
December 16 / 2015
Advantex Wins Hitachi Rail Manufacturing Facility Contract
Advantex is on the right track after winning a contract to provide Hitachi Rail’s rail vehicle manufacturing facility in County Durham with a new...
November 25 / 2015
Pressing Ahead With New Contract Win
Advantex has secured work to supply and install a new internet-based CCTV surveillance system at Unipres (UK) Limited (UPUK), which produces car-body structural parts for...
April 3 / 2015
Commercial Landlords Urged To Take Up Free Cash For Broadband Installation
Commercial property landlords can now access thousands of pounds of free Government funding to pay towards the installation of superfast broadband in their offices...
March 31 / 2015
Businesses Urged To Connect To New Government Internet Funding
Hundreds of Teesside, County Durham, Wearside and Northumberland businesses are being urged to take advantage of a new Government Internet Funding scheme that will...
March 19 / 2015
Advantex Checks-In To More Success At Rockliffe Hall
Advantex is dialling-up more success after securing work to provide new telecoms services for Rockliffe Hall. The company has won a further round of...
March 5 / 2015
New Apprentices Spearhead Skills Investment
Advantex is investing further in young apprenticeship talent to meet demand for its services and secure its future workforce needs. Its linked-up with City of...
February 3 / 2015
Cheers! Advantex Dials-Up Cloud Telephony Growth After Brewery Win
Advantex has increased its cloud-based telephony business in the last 12 months following new work to supply the technology to The Fat Brewer pub...
January 19 / 2015
Advantex Boosts Senior Team With New Appointments
Advantex is targeting growth in core private and public sector markets following a number of senior appointments. The firm’s push for growth in the...
December 8 / 2014
Gateshead’s Advantex Secures £500,000 Worth of New Business
Work to provide IT services for a North East car dealership is among new contract wins worth in excess of £500,000 for fast growing...
September 4 / 2014
Advantex Awarded An Investment Boost
Advantex is set for further expansion after investment from the Finance for Business North East Angel Fund. The Fund, which is managed by Rivers...
July 18 / 2014
Advantex Advance to Cisco Small and Midsize Business Specialisation
Advantex advance to Cisco Small and Midsize Business Specialisation Advantex have achieved Small and Midsize Business Specialisation from Cisco following a long term partnership...
July 2 / 2014
Gateshead IT Firm Advantex Network Solutions Secures Top Certification
Gateshead-based Advantex Network Solutions has achieved the NSI NACOSS Gold Award Gateshead-based IT and telecoms provider Advantex Network Solutions Ltd is looking to secure...