How long does a hard drive last?
We heavily rely on hard disk drives to keep our electronical items running smoothly both for work and leisure. A hard drive is a storage device contained inside electronic items such as PC’s, laptops and photocopiers that acts as secondary storage, cont...
Is a paper free office achieveable?
Are you striving for a paper free office but drowning under piles of documents? The quest to become a completely paper free office is not an easy one. Thankfully simple, gradual changes mean that you’ll not only save money but help the environment too. ...
Can electronic waste be re-used?
When thinking about the disposal of electronic waste, you may be wondering what to do with it. In this article we tackle whether electronic waste can be reused, and what to do with it when it cannot be salvaged. What is e-waste? E-waste or (electronic was...
Zero Waste – What can we learn from Sweden?
It’s never been more urgent to recognise that we need to consume less and recycle more. Our planet is warming and inhabitants suffering in the face of plastic waste, chemicals seeping into our waterways and resources depleting. In this blog, we draw ins...
Why do I need to shred paper?
Shredding paper. You may have heard that it’s a good idea, but do you know why? Here are 6 ways that shredding paper and old confidential documents is a great plan. To avoid a data breach in accordance with GDPR With GDPR still very much in the forefron...
Maintaining Data Security during Agile Working
Flexible working, working from home, agile working. However you define it, it means working away from a fixed office, desk and physical space. Whether you prefer to combine flexible working with a desk in an office, or you’re completely mobile, action t...
What is Data Protection and why do you need it?
Data Protection – we’ve heard so much about it recently. From high profile news stories covering data breaches from $billion organisations such as Facebook; to malware attacks on the small business, there’s never been more data in the world, and itâ...
When agile working creates redundant IT
With the right to flexible working available to employees, companies now have a duty to consider any requests from their staff. Flexible and agile working are becoming integral parts of our working culture. With exponential advances in technology we enjoy...
Can you go paper free for a day?
The Challenge: Try and go paper free for one day. Are you an office paper hoarder? If you need to cut down on your paper usage, we’ve complied some useful tips on how you can achieve an (almost) paper free day… Your Morning Brew If you really can’t ...
Keeping your business secure during a rebrand
Whether your business is crying out for a refreshed logo, a complete revamp of your company philosophy, or new management, it’s vital to protect your data security when rebranding. Why rebrand? There are various reasons your company may decide to make t...