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...
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...
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...
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...
Safeguard your Business Against a Data Breach
All businesses, large and small should be aware and take steps to guard their customer data and business files against a data breach. Statistics show that in 2017 alone data breaches cost UK businesses a staggering £2.48 million! Any business that holds ...
Top Tips for a Greener Office
All this week Label and Stationery supplier Avery is promoting Green Office Week. They’ll be sharing ways to keep your office green by using the 5 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle. We thought we’d get involved and share with you s...
Support Earth Day 2018
Join us on Earth Day this Sunday and consider how much you recycle plastic. As you know, we’re keen supporters of recycling. Every piece of paper we collect is shredded, baled and taken to a paper mill for recycling. Any piece of IT equipment we take aw...