Working from Home

Security Worries & Fairness Stop Over 50% of Staff From Working at Home

Category: General

In the age of the internet and options of remote access for workers, over 50% of office-based staff are unable to work from home. A recent study by an online security label manufacturer discovered that, although many people could easily work from home, the majority are unable to due to security fears from bosses. GDPR […]

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Asset tagging & identifying plant equipment

Category: General

When creating an asset register, it’s easy to think about the obviously high value IT kit (e.g. computers, servers and portable equipment as found in offices and server rooms), but you should not overlook the infrequently seen workings of your estate. All around your buildings – placed on roof tops, corners and hiding behind ceiling […]

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What should asset register stickers look like?

Category: General

Many of our customers ask us what information they should include when designing asset register stickers, so we thought we’d write a quick post outlining the most common features. A well-designed asset sticker should provide clear identification, assist with tracking and help prevent loss, tampering, or theft. Below are guidelines to consider when creating an […]

Stealing from your business

White-collar crime: Is someone secretly stealing from your organisation?

Category: General

It’s easy, with a business of any size, to prioritise security against outside sources and ensure your place of work is safeguarded against thieves and wrong-doers. With expensive technology such as projectors, tablets, laptops, computers and important company data, many business owners spend thousands ensuring their office becomes impenetrable. However what about the risks that […]

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Laptop Theft may have Health Implications

Category: General

Having just read the news about the theft of a laptop from Scottish Rider Volunteer Service (ScotsERVS) (see article here), it shows how important to have your critical IT equipment properly marked and identifiable. Having your laptops in secure safes is great, providing they stay there, but these are only usually stored when it isn’t […]

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Printed Country of Origin Labels

Category: Product News

With the amount of exports coming to and from the UK, many of our customers look for Country of Origin Labelling (COOL), to put on products for export to places such as Dubai, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia. In an increasingly interconnected global market, consumers have become more conscious of the origin of […]

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Why do I need asset & security labels?

Category: Product News

Some people look at asset labels as a grudge purchase or bureaucratic nonsense, to keep the management or governors’ happy, however the importance of these is more significant than would initially appear. Firstly, there is an obvious financial impact of equipment being misplaced or stolen, however the more sinister after-effects are loss or distribution of […]