Awards
Datanet is dedicated to offering Internet Solutions to businesses, and has been for over 10 years. It therefore comes as no surprise that Datanet has awards and nominations from the industry's recognised association the ISPA. The Internet Service Providers Association is made up of impartial judges whose expertise and experience qualify them to represent such a prestigious association for the Internet sector. For more information on the ISPA please click here
Datanet's ISPA Awards and Nominations are:
- Winner Best Business Broadband ISP - 2007
- Winner Best National Business ISP - 2005
- Commended for our Corporate Social Responsibility - 2007
- Finalist Best National Business ISP - 2007
- Finalist Best Business Broadband ISP - 2007
- Finalist Best Metered ISP - 2005
- Finalist Best Un-Metered Dial-up - 2005
- Finalist Best Sumo Business Broadband - 2005
- Finalist Best Heavy Business Broadband - 2005
- Finalist Best Light Business Broadband - 2005
- Finalist Best National Business ISP - 2005
- Finalist Best National Business ISP - 2004
- Finalist Best Business Broadband ISP - 2004
Datanet has also won Business of the Year for the South East region at the annual Chamber Awards 2005. Datanet considers this award to be recognition for providing local businesses with Internet solutions and supporting the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
Affiliates
Datanet has affiliations that it is proud to name and have listed below.
BT 
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions, operating in 170 countries. They are one of Datanet's primary communications suppliers.
ISPA 
The Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA UK) is the UK's Trade Association for providers of Internet services.
ISPA UK was established in 1995 and promotes competition, self-regulation and the development of the Internet industry. Datanet is an official member and ISPA award winner.
CISAS 
CISAS is an independent dispute resolution service for communications providers and their customers and is approved by Ofcom. Datanet is a member of CISAS; for further information visit www.cisas.org.uk
Cisco 
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet with more than 47,000 employees worldwide. Cisco provides industry-leading products for Datanet and our engineers are Cisco Certified.
RIPE 
The RIPE NCC is an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation that supports the infrastructure of the Internet. Membership consists mainly of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunication organisations and large corporations. Datanet is a full member and answers to RIPE for the use of IP Addresses.
LINX 
Linx is one of the largest exchange points globally, measured both in terms of the traffic that's passes over its network and the internet routes which are directly accessible from its peering LAN.
Microsoft 
Microsoft is a world leader in computer and software technology. Datanet's engineers are MCP qualified and we are an accredited Microsoft SPLA supplier.
Nominet 
Nominet was established in 1996 as a private, non-profit company specialising in top level domain names. Datanet partners with Nominet to offer customers domain name registrations.
EURid 
EURid is a non-profit organisation, established in Belgium, and has been selected by the European Commission to operate the new .eu top level domain. Datanet partners with EURid to offer customers with domain name registrations.
Juniper 
Juniper Networks is a leader in innovation. The company has a solid track record of delivering best-in-class networking and security products to solve the industry's most difficult problems. Datanet use Juniper's hardware and has been doing so for many years.
Blackwater Valley Business Network 
Established in 1981 as a non-profit company with membership from the public and private sectors, BVBN helps new and existing businesses in the Blackwater Valley area. Datanet is enjoying the benefits and exclusive resources of being a member.
North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry
North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry is independent, not-for-profit, and politically impartial. It comprises businesses and organisations from all areas of commerce and industry, offering business services and networking events and it lobbies government on business issues. Datanet is a long term member of the Chamber and values the relationship immeasurably.
The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group 
The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group is a membership organisation which promotes and lobbies for business development in the Thames Valley. Datanet is a member attending events throughout the year and benefiting from the resources open to members.
Surrey Chamber of Commerce 
Surrey Chambers of Commerce - providing business networking opportunities and serving the business sector.