CONFIDENTIAL SHREDDING
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Future demand With hybrid working becoming
documents, personal data, financial records, or highly confidential information – each demands a different cut level ❓ What materials are being shredded? Beyond paper – does the customer need to destroy hard drives, mobile phones or tablets? “By asking the right questions, resellers ensure customers get a solution that truly protects their data and supports their working environment – whether at home, in the office, or both,” Aaron adds. Annaliese adds that resellers should stress GDPR compliance, identity theft protection and the importance of choosing the right cut type. “Educating customers on the differences between cross-cut and micro-cut shredders ensures they select the appropriate tool for their data protection needs,” she says. “Emphasising ease of use, bin capacity, and noise levels can also support buying decisions.” Martina adds that auto feed technology and the benefits it gives, for any shredder user anywhere, and the most premium experience should be highlighted. “Secondly, our Leitz OptiMax uses Bin Rotation Technology (BRT), which allows us to fit more into a bin because we disrupt the peak from forming, meaning less emptying of the bin, saving time,” she says. “BRT also allows us to reduce shredder sizes as we can shred the same amount in a smaller bin. Finally, P5 micro cut is particularly important, the smaller the cut size the more secure the destruction of documents.”
embedded in the UK work landscape, it is expected that demand for confidential shredding solutions for hybrid workers will continue to be strong in the foreseeable future. “Many users who purchased basic shredders early on may now seek higher security or performance, suggesting a refresh cycle is approaching,” notes Annaliese. “Fellowes is ready with advanced, home-friendly models to meet this evolving demand.” Martina also believes that demand will be sustained. “With the digitisation trend people will need to shred all the papers they have collected over the years,” she says. “Hybrid working has changed the way we work with more of us spending our week between the kitchen table and the office meaning there is two locations where you need a shredder for data security.” Aaron adds that businesses must now secure two separate environments: the home workspace and the main office. “This dual setup means that compact, efficient shredders for home use and robust, high-capacity machines for the office are essential,” he says. “Without proper tools in each location, sensitive data can easily slip through the cracks – whether it’s a discarded document at home or bulk records in the office. “Maintaining consistent security standards across all workspaces is no longer optional; it’s a critical part of protecting business integrity in the hybrid era.” n
Aaron Blom business development manager
intimus.com
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