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ICT - Networking and Communications
Wired for storage
years of experience we have re-
designed NoteCart in collaboration
with a number of schools. Able to
store 12, 16, 24 or 32 laptops, the
new system brings better cable
management with a fully enclosed
system.
W
ith increasing numbers of
Each individual shelf which
pupils using laptops as part
houses laptops is accessible from
of their core curriculum, safe
the front, and the NoteCart can
storage and charging is becoming
house any make of laptop. We also
a real headache for network
offer a Service Blade enabling a
managers and ICT teachers.
Wireless Hub and Data Switch to
“I realised what a major
be housed within the Cart. This
problem it can be when I spoke to
allows teachers and network
educationalists who spend a great
managers to upload software for
deal of time and effort in ensuring
each and every laptop in one go.
that students, who are increasingly
“The new perspex door option has
mobile, have a safe solution for
been a great success as teachers
storage and re-charging”
can check whether laptops have
comments Chris Mott, Global
been put away correctly and are
Business Development Manager of
on charge without having to open
Chris Mott, Global Business
the KE Group.
the door.”
Development Manager of the
A Kent based manufacturer, The
“Leba Innovation products have
KE Group
K E Group was formed in 1965
45cms and is available as floor
recently been endorsed by Kent
with two divisions - Kentinental
standing or wall mounted.
County Council, and we are also
Engineering, which over the years
NoteLocker can be placed anywhere
seeing an interest from other
has specialised in working with
in the school or college – wherever
governing bodies”
major manufacturers, supplying
pupils need to store electronic
I left the company feeling that
specialised base stands for
equipment. This secure system has
this innovative and adaptable
photocopiers and printers, and
various locking options including
business really does listen to the
Enclosure Systems, who
padlock, key or combination lock
marketplace and can offer a
manufacture 19” enclosures for IT
with special locking systems
workable solution – whatever the
equipment within the Security,
available upon request. Orders can
budget.
Audio Visual, Data Networking
usually be despatched within one
Roz Rustell
and Educational sectors.
working day.
Chris doesn’t stand still for long,
“Where a static system is not the
uwww.enclosuresystems.com
and in his quest for a workable
answer the NoteCart will do the
uchris.mott@keg.co.uk
solution for laptop security, KE
job” says Chris. “Based on many
u01732 886552
Group has now teamed up with
Leba Innovation, a Danish
company offering a
unique solution within the
educational and business
sectors. The company is
now manufacturing Leba
secure storage and re-
charging products which
are available direct from
them or through a
selection of re-sellers, with
more to be appointed in
the coming months.
The Leba range
includes the versatile
NoteLocker which offers
secure storage and re-charging of
electronic equipment. This flexible
locker can store laptops, mobile
phones, iPods and other electrical
equipment in any of the
compartments - and re-charge at
the same time. Simple and easy to
install, without the need for a
qualified electrician, this modular
system locks together and is
available in 3 or 4 compartment
modules. This allows
compartments of 3,4,6,8,10 or 12
to be created, ensuring flexibility
to meet the needs of the school.
The NoteLocker comes complete
with its own Power Distribution
unit for any 13amp plug.
Each unit measures just 40 x
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