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Did you know? "more than 1 in 10 of all security incidents that affect businesses involve a printer, 59% of which results in data being lost!"

(Andy Johnson, Brother UK)     

Now, more than ever it’s important to make sure your IT professionals are adequately prepared and have the tools they need to eliminate the risks of data theft. Every business could be a potential target of cybercrime and it’s something that businesses can’t risk overlooking with the average cost of a cyber attack to a business being £25,700.² It now needs to be high on your agenda.

As we approach the end of the year and the busy festive season we wanted to let you know about our opening and delivery times. May we ask you to consider your requirements, especially around the busy periods during December and our closure times, to ensure you have enough workplace supplies.

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Wherever you are working if there was ever a time to take your cleaning to the next level, it's now.

While keeping your workstation clean has always been important for health and preventing the spread of illness, this has taken on an extra level of significance during the Covid-19 pandemic.

With respiratory viruses surviving on surfaces for anything from several hours to a few days, the thorough cleaning of surfaces and hands is essential for reducing the risk of contracting Covid-19 through touch.

Please see below some frequently asked questions on surface cleaning and with a view to helping you create a more healthier workspace.

Technology typically reaches its best-by date within four years causing devices to work slower, systems to take longer to boot up and applications to crash more often.

Businesses that don’t provide employees with the right equipment and up-to-date tech are likely to be damaging staff morale and reducing productivity.

With many employees now working from home for the foreseeable future, it is more vital than ever that employers invest in the right tools and technology which support collaboration, communication and therefore improve productivity.

Shaping the future of printing with Heat-Free Technology

Looking at them from the outside, it seems there are no differences between laser and inkjet printers from Epson, however when we look inside, they couldn’t be more different.

Epson inkjet printers use Heat-Free technology, which compared to laser and thermal inkjet technology deliver advanced customer benefits. Laser printing is a complex process which involves several stages, plus a high level of heat is required to warm up the toner and ultimately fuse it to the paper.

Face masks are now a part of everyday life.

It has been scientifically proven that face masks can help prevent the spread of viruses such as Covid-19. There are now strict measures in place to contain the spread of the virus, which includes the use of a face mask when outside of your home including in workplaces and on public transport.  

In 2020, there was worldwide disruption as the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and contact centers everywhere were radically upended by the chaos.

Call centers were forced to close while call volumes skyrocketed, and agents faced increasing call complexity and customer concerns in a time of disruption. Industries like travel and hospitality were overwhelmed, and contact center leaders had two top priorities: keeping agents healthy and business running, at a time when customer service is intrinsically linked to a company’s bottom line.

Current data shows that until the crisis, most contact centers were still traditionally on premise. According to Gartner, 90% of global organizations were using on-premise solutions for their contact centers before Covid-19, with nearly 7 out of 10 customer service agents working from traditional call centers and less than 10% from home. Moving forward, they predict that 71% of contact centers will be remote.

Now, as leaders plan ahead to the recovery phase, the question on everyone’s minds is whether agents will stay home forever. So, let’s look at some of the benefits of flexible agents working from home.

In schools, social distancing measures need to be communicated easily and effectively. 

Laminated signs located in corridors, halls and classrooms will help pupils follow hygiene and safety procedures and alleviate any worries. Any laminated documents can also be easily wiped clean and disinfected when required.

From pupil displays to social distance signage, laminating in schools is more important than ever.

Laminating has long been a favourite finish in the classroom and around the school. Not only does it make pupils’ work, learning displays and decorations shine, it also protects them from the everyday knocks, clumsy spills and accidental damage that can plague a busy school environment.