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Is the extinction of the bank branch inevitable? Maybe, but although their numbers have significantly and somewhat rapidly reduced recently, the final death of the branch network is unlikely to be as soon as is being forecast.Why? If customers still need...
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The challenge that probably impacts many European commercial banks at the current time is the effect of negative and low interest rates dictated by their central banks. Whilst it is impossible to ignore the directive, it is possible to take full...
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Successful entrepreneurs rarely work alone. Some of the secret of their success lies in appreciating that it pays to partner with the right people, with the exact experience, knowledge, expertise and vision that they need, when they need to. Those with...
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What is the most important consideration before making an investment? It is probably how quickly you are going to get your money back and then start making a profit. Nobody is interested in investing in something unless it is going to generate a profit,...
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There are so many factors that can affect the success of an investment. A thorough appreciation and understanding of the commercial conditions surrounding a business venture will help mitigate the risks involved. Our blog looks at the key drivers.
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Last week we read of a new investment scandal in Cologne, Germany where investors entrusted an unknown company with 45 million Euros to buy gold and, yes, you guessed it, now nobody can reach anyone at the company anymore. Read the full article here. ...
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Getting a strong room for medicine storage that fully fits your business needs, and also meets all legal requirements for security, is not as easy as it looks. Here we list some key aspects to consider when choosing a vendor.
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To be practical, some deviation from the official government design regulations for storage of controlled drugs can sometimes be accepted, provided they are proven to be secure. Here we cover some of the most important ones.
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Strong room design can be complex. Here we go through some major design aspects that can help make sure your new strong room for safe storage of medicines fully meets your needs – for a smooth logistical operation.
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Any company working with or handling controlled drugs (CDs) in the UK pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturers, packaging companies, distributors, wholesalers and regional depots, must obtain a license which ensures they are following correct...
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Mechanical safe deposit lockers can provide suitable protection for valuables, but they often lack the flexibility and convenience that bank customers who are accustomed to a 24/7 service would expect.
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In many countries around the world, businesses providing non-essential goods and services have either been advised to close or have been ordered to do so by the local authorities.
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In a new video series, Gunnebo safes expert, Mark Brookes, talks about the effects of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on servers and what you can do to protect against it.
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Increasing demand for digitalisation and services available at all times is gradually transforming the relationship between banks and their customers. While safeguarding valuables is still a physical business, always-on availability is already a reality.
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It is possible to install IT cabinets or server safes which shield servers from the irreparable damage an EMP causes.These effectively work as a Faraday cage. A Faraday cage, named after 19th century English...
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Safeguarding client valuables in safe deposit lockers (SDLs) is a service offered by banks as well as hotels, cruise ships, casinos and other operators in the hospitality industry. Security and client convenience are their top priorities.
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Self-service safe deposit lockers are robotised systems which bring a bank customer's deposit box from the vault to a terminal in a secure room.
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Technology used to pick up the signals emitted by computers and servers is becoming more sophisticated and more widely available. As a result, companies are finding it necessary to protect the business-critical data housed in their IT systems from...
