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Remove IT headaches and unnecessary expense by moving to the cloud
Cloud software and services has been revolutionizing the retail sector for years by addressing many needs, including cost reduction, security, scalability, and access to real-time operational data. Cloud security is now acknowledged to offer higher levels of data security than
comparable local servers dispelling concerns about storing sensitive and valuable data through robust security measures, encryption, and firewalls. Recovery from data loss or corruption can be initiated from any location and automated to ensure business continuity. Retailers need to adapt
quickly to changing requirements. Most Cloud solutions offer dynamic scalability, automatically adding resources/users as required without the need for expensive capital outlay or long-term commitments KBB retailers have been
Comment by Leigh Martin, Marketing Manager - TruBlue
slow to take advantage of Cloud computing because many of the commonly used applications are desktop based, require local installation and expensive IT equipment. These legacy systems are time consuming and expensive to maintain.
Future proof your home with multigenerational bathroom design
Moving home, refurbishing, redesigning spaces in which we live is expensive and messy, not something that the average consumer will undertake more than once or twice. Clever and considerate design during the initial build or refurbishment can reduce both the long- term cost and avoid disruption. Elements to
consider include ensuring the shower installed is flat to the floor enabling easier access for all; combine this with products that have been designed with style, longevity and sophistication such as a secure but flexible rail system. Select one that allows the shower slider to be easily unlocked and moved into the correct position, it should have a fully flexible shower head making it user friendly for small children or a less abled adult. The installation of a wall mounted elegant, yet unobtrusive grab rail offers assurance when standing, plus can support an ergonomic tip-up shower seat which can be removed when not in use.
Comment by James Sketch, Country Manager UK, KEUCO
Could Product Simplicity Help to
Plug the Enduring Skills Gap? While 2025 looks to bring new opportunities to the bathrooms sector, the shortage of skilled tradespeople, including tilers, remains a challenge. The sector needs to attract future tradespeople, but we can also alleviate some of that pressure by providing innovative product alternatives that offer ease of installation and ongoing maintenance. Bathroom wall panels are one such product category capable of softening the impact of the skills
shortage. We’re already seeing demand growing, driven by the need for easy installation and grout-free maintenance. Busy bathroom fitters will find wall panels a quick-to-fit alternative to tiling, and newcomers to the industry can achieve a high-end, professional finish with minimal technical experience. By exploring products such as bathroom wall panels, those previously discouraged by the complexity of tiling can consider full bathroom fit-outs and refurbs as a revenue stream they might well have
considered out of bounds before now. It’s a potential win-win for those willing to break from tradition. Comment by Steven Fisher, Product Lead UK & Ireland, Wetwall
BKU JANUARY 2025
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