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High-quality Wi-Fi & Fibre Termination solutions

Icotera is a leading European developer and manufacturer of standard-setting FTTH (Fibre to the Home) CPE (customer premises equipment) solutions, including routers, access points, ONTs and value-added services.

Icotera’s mission is to empower ISPs and network operators to succeed by delivering outstanding end-user experiences through tailored and high-performing network termination and Wi-Fi 6 and 7 solutions driven by the commitment to quality and the environment.

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Meet with us at Connected Britain

With our recent partnership with Icotera, strengthening our CPE portfolio. Together we can support UK service providers with the ability to scale networks efficiently.

Come talk to The Kenton Group about how our partnership can work for you.

24 - 25 September 2025

ExCel, London, UK

Kenton Stand: 171

Icotera Stand: 170

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Icotera Portfolio

Fibre Termination

Value Added Services
Versatile fibre termination solutions engineered to future-proof your business and enable continuous, seamless growth.

Wi-Fi Routers

Value Added Services
Experience robust Wi-Fi coverage in every corner, ensuring your customers stay seamlessly connected in style.

Wi-Fi Access Points

Value Added Services
High-performance access points delivering reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire home.

Value-added Services

Value Added Services
Tailored solutions, seamless third-party software integrations, and more to fuel your success.
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IO by HFCL

Experience the Future of Enterprise
Networks with AI-Powered
Intelligence

The Kenton Group is proud to partner once again with IO by HFCL at Connected Britain 2025, the UK’s premier connectivity event. This year, we are showcasing AI-driven intelligence that makes enterprise network management simpler, smarter, and more secure.

Join us to discover how Practical Intelligence is transforming network operations with unified visibility, proactive performance monitoring, and secure access for modern enterprises.

Meet with us at Connected Britain

Join us at stand 171 at Connected Britain 2025 to see IO by HFCL’s technology in action. You can book a meeting with IO by HFCL and the Kenton Group at the show to explore how our joint solutions can benefit your customers, operations, and overall business growth.

24 - 25 September 2025

ExCel, London, UK

Stand 171

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The Network That Never Stops Thinking.

Powered by Practical Intelligence. Built to Evolve.

Modern enterprises need smar ter networks – networks that learn, adapt, and optimize in real time. IO Canvas delivers all that and much more through a unified, AI-powered platform that brings granular control, end-to-end visibility, and predictive intelligence to your entire network ecosystem.
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Unified Management

Control Wi-Fi Access Points and Switches from a single platform.

AI-Powered Analytics

Get automated root cause analysis, anomaly detection, and performance insights before issues impact users.

Smart Guest Access

Simplify Guest Wi-Fi access with ioPass, ensuring secure and branded connectivity experiences.

Enhanced Security

Role-based access, automated compliance and 3rd par ty NAC integration.

What to Expect at Connected Britain 2025

See io Canvas live AI-powered network management in action

Explore real-world applications for enterprise, retail, and public
networks

Speak with experts about how Practical Intelligence can transform operations

Discover Audra and Catena at Connected Britain 2025.

We’re excited to join the Kenton Group stand at Connected Britain 2025 to showcase our innovative solution sets that are designed to reshape the connectivity space.

Meet Audra and Catena.

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Meet with us at Connected Britain

Join Audra and Catena at the Kenton Group stand 171 at Connected Britain 2025 to see our technology in action. You can book a meeting with us at the show to discuss how your customers, your operations and your business growth can all benefit.

24 - 25 September 2025

ExCel, London, UK

Stand 171

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About Audra

Audra - smarter, safer internet for everyone

Audra makes cybersecurity simple, powerful and accessible.

  • Audra Safe protects families and small businesses with an easy-to-use Wi-Fi router and firewall in one. Parents can filter content, manage screen time and keep every device secure from a single app, whilst the home worker or small office can safeguard data and protect against hacks.
  • Audra VPN provides privacy and peace of mind on the go, protecting multiple devices under a single subscription.
  • For larger organisations, Audra Secure combines a firewall, threat prevention and analytics into a single, cloud-managed platform, which is ideal for businesses that need exhaustive protection without IT complexity
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About Catena

Catena – cloud-based unified platfrom (OSS/BSS) for telecom and ISP companies

Catena is a cloud-native platform that unifies telecom operations into
a single, intelligent system. It streamlines everything from customer onboarding, management and subscription handling through to compliance, service launches and reporting tools.

Trusted by providers such as Rocket Fibre, Kenton Group, and Carnival Internet. Catena helps operators scale faster, reduce overheads and stay compliant with UK regulations. With carbon-neutral infrastructure and
tree-planting initiatives, it also supports a sustainable future for connectivity.

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Smartoptics is a Scandinavian company founded in 2006, providing innovative optical networking solutions for the new era of open networking. 

Our customers range from operators and cloud providers to governments and enterprises. By leveraging modern software principles and open standards, we expand network horizons, reduce costs, and eliminate vendor lock-in. Our solutions are deployed globally in metro, regional, and access networks.

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Join us at stand 171 at Connected Britain 2025 to see Smartoptics technology in action. You can book a meeting with Smartoptics and the Kenton Group at the show to explore how our joint solutions can benefit your customers, operations, and overall business growth.

24 - 25 September 2025

ExCel, London, UK

Stand 171

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Plug and Play Data Centre Interconnect

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Smartoptics DCP-M Family – Active Multiplexing Made Simple

The DCP-M family delivers the power of an active multiplexer with the ease of a passive mux—supporting up to 40 traffic channels at speeds up to 400G over a single fibre pair.

  • High capacity: Up to 40 channels of traffic, each at speeds up to 400G.
  • Plug-and-play simplicity: Works just like a passive mux—no config, no fuss.
  • Instant setup: Connect the fibre patchcords and you’re ready to go.
  • In-house control: Run your own DWDM network without outsourcing or a dedicated optical team.
  • Next-gen DWDM: Smarter, easier, and more efficient than traditional solutions.

With the DCP-M family, advanced DWDM networking is no longer complex—it’s easy, accessible, and ready to scale.

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Brocade Gen 7 and Smartoptics
for Mission Critical SANs

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Smartoptics + Brocade Gen 7: Certified. Compatible. Complete.

Smartoptics is the only vendor with complete end-to-end solutions, layer one tested by Brocade for Gen 7—ensuring you get performance, compliance, and peace of mind.

  • Certified optics: The only 16G and 32G DWDM transceivers approved for Brocade Gen 7.
  • Complete ecosystem: Tested transceivers, multiplexers, and active open line systems for seamless integration.
  • Long-distance ready: Smartoptics DCP-M solutions extend reach up to 80 km for both 16G and 32G FC.
  • Built-in intelligence: Supports Brocade Gen 7’s diagnostics, troubleshooting, and loopback features—no manual setup required.
  • Secure by design: Meets Gen 7’s secure optics requirements, eliminating risks from non-certified optics.

With Smartoptics, you get a trusted, future-ready solution—delivering smart, long-distance connectivity that’s tested, certified, and built to last.

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Smartoptics DCP-R-D34-CS – the more innovative way to scale your optical network.

  • Open & flexible: Multi-degree ROADM with open architecture for virtually any topology.
  • Future-ready: Handles multiple traffic formats with ease.
  • Premium performance: Designed for wavelength manageability, capacity, and reliability.
  • Metro & regional power: Tailored for larger network deployments.
  • Cost-efficient scaling: Build advanced network architectures without complexity.

The DCP-R-D34-CS brings flexibility, control, and efficiency together—helping you grow faster, smarter, and stronger.

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The Ultimate
Open Line Solution
for DCI

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Power your network with the DCP-M32-CSO-ZR+ – the next generation of Data Centre Interconnect (DCI).

  • Blazing speed: Purpose-built for 800G signals with 150GHz channel spacing.
  • Future-ready: Compatible with 100G–800G DWDM, supporting QPSK, 8QAM, and 16QAM.
  • Go the distance: Up to 160 km reach for high-capacity, long-haul connections.
  • Effortless deployment: Zero-touch provisioning and automated configuration make setup as easy as a passive multiplexer.
  • Smarter monitoring: Integrated OSC port and OTDR filter for fast, reliable diagnostics.

The DCP-M32-CSO-ZR+ combines simplicity, flexibility, and performance—giving you the freedom to scale faster, connect further, and operate smarter.

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This leading connectivity event brings together industry innovators. The Kenton Group and Ekinops will showcase their combined expertise in delivering cutting-edge network solutions for the UK’s evolving infrastructure needs.

Be sure to visit our booth to learn more about how our partnership shapes British connectivity’s future.

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Meet with us at Connected Britain

Join Ekinops at Connected Britain alongside our partner, The Kenton Group, at stand 171 to discuss our technology.

You can book a meeting with us at the show to discuss how your customers, operations, and business growth can all benefit.

24 - 25 September 2025

ExCel, London, UK

Stand 171

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Delivering cost-effective network solutions

Explore how Ekinops can help reduce the cost and complexity of delivering WAN services. Fully configurable software and platforms – select Wi-Fi 6, LTE/5G, SFP/SFP+, copper, and port density options to create the exact bill of materials each customer needs, no wasted silicon, no unnecessary cost.

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SD-WAN and SSE Solutions

Cloud migration is necessary for companies that want to maintain their competitive edge.

However, using the cloud requires enhanced security and bandwidth and can be expensive to maintain.

Ekinops’ SD-WAN and SSE solutions can support organisations with their gradual service migration to the Cloud securely and as part of their modern business transformation efforts.

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Challenges of Modernisation,
Competitiveness and ESG

Are you interested in exploring how Ekinops can help you overcome the modernisation, competition, and ESG challenges associated with business transformation?

Meet our experts to discuss the combination of our advanced software and next-generation hardware, delivering cost-effective and sustainable networking solutions for your modern connectivity demands.

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Open Edge Solutions

Meet our experts to explore how Ekinops combined advanced software with next-generation hardware to deliver cost-effective and sustainable networking solutions that enable business transformation.

Learn about our different open-edge solutions, such as:

  • Managed service voice, data and 5G routers to deliver efficient enterprise services.
  • Software-defined edge and cloud-based solutions supporting virtualisation.
  • VNF catalogue: Smart Connect, Edge Computing, SD-WAN and much more!
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