'Recycle & Re-use' services overview

• Reduce the amount of waste we produce.
• Re-use don't dispose - could someone else use it?
• Recycle, can it be made into something new?

Even though most of the components inside a PC are built to last for many years, computers have one of the largest depreciation values in the consumer market due to new technology production; resulting in the average 'used' life span of around 3-5 years for most computers.

Over 1 million computers end up in UK landfill sites every year and in 2004 alone, UK businesses disposed of 2 million computers to landfill - that's less than 20% of the UK's redundant computers being recycled!

Signals IT Ltd recognises that businesses need to have up to date technology but it doesn't need to be at the cost of the earth.

Signals IT Ltd will take any size amounts of redundant IT equipment from businesses and using our expert team of engineers. We will grade your redundant IT equipment and put it to its best use by either:

• Refurbishing & Re-using your PCs either back within your company; or to be re-marketed out to consumers, offering maximum returns back to your business. Or we can send your PCs to developing countries, maximising their education opportunities.
• Recycling the parts of your computers that still have life back into your company's IT equipment or remarketing them for resale.
• Disposing of each component according to the WEEE directive to minimize the impact to the atmosphere.

Signals IT Ltd are certified to provide a complete computer recycling and disposal solution for all redundant IT equipment and other electrical waste.

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WEEE Directive

WEEE legislation covers all large and small household appliances, radio, audio, IT and telecommunications equipment and electrical tools.

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) was established to reduce the amount of electrical and electronic waste going to landfill and to increase recycling/re-use rates by placing responsibility on companies selling electrical equipment.

The directive lays down specific standards for treatment, recycling and recovery operations, therefore those companies have a duty of care and should establish an infrastructure for collecting and the removal of WEEE.

For full details, please go to the NetRegs Website.

Because Signals IT are passionate about the environment, we have been recycling and re-using computing and electrical systems and components since we first started in 2003 and have become experts in doing so. When the WEEE Directive came in we already had a solid recycling infrastructure and were fully equipped and ready to follow the directive's guidelines. To this day, we make WEEE legislation our priority. Please contact us for our Weee Certification.

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Asset Recovery

Signals IT's Asset Recovery solution will help you unlock the value in your redundant or end of life computer equipment by refurbishing, recycling or re-using complete systems or components and re-marketing them to ensure maximum returns back to your business.

Our secure logistics network partners are global, ensuring professional and prompt recovery of your assets. We specialise in multi-site clients ensuring consistent standards are met for your datas' security.

Once back at our refurbishing house, our engineers provide a full, online asset tracking service and are dedicated to continuing to protect your brand, data and equipment before a full audit is carried out to determine the next step in our asset recovery process.

Depending on your requirements and the value and condition of your assets, we will advise you on the next step for each piece of equipment; whether that's refurbishment, reuse or resale, dismantle and recycle or securely destroy, whilst receiving comprehensive reporting of your equipment through all stages of our process.

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Disposal

At present, an estimated 1.5 million obsolete PCs get buried each year in landfill sites. The problems of this mountain of waste are compounded by pollution from toxic chemicals such as lead, arsenic and mercury.

Removing and disposing of your businesses computer equipment is not as easy as throwing the equipment into a skip or donating it to a charity. Your organisation is responsible for not only disposing of the equipment in an environmentally correct manner but also ensuring that private / confidential data has been completely destroyed.

Signal IT aims to simply remove the hassles associated with IT disposal and provide our customers with a complete peace of mind solution for the management of redundant IT equipment. Any item deemed BER (beyond economical repair) and or stripped for parts is ultimately disposed of. This involves:

• DecommissioningUnits are stripped to there component parts / materials and shipped to a multitude of recycling centres who deal specifically with those components.
• Working Units (Not Desirable For Resale) These items may well be useable and useful in developing countries, Signals IT regularly donate such items to those that require them.

Signals IT NOT ship faulty / junk items abroad - Any faulty unit is disposed of here in the UK in accordance with current WEEE regulations.

Here at Signals IT we are as aware of the paperwork and proof requirement as any company is, on EVERY job we undertake we provide:

• Unique job number
• Collection note
• Transfer note
• Delivery Note
• Photographic Evidence of destruction
• Destruction certification
• Erasure certification
• Disposal certification
• Hazardous waste transfer note (Environment Agency Paperwork)

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice on how to maximise the value of redundant IT equipment and how to extend the life of your assets.

All equipment that is declared un-recyclable is sent to our partnered refiner where all precious metals, glass and plastics are extracted. 5% of profit made from this process is donated to a charity (Oxfam unwrap).

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Asset Re-use

Signals IT looks towards maximum economical return on any item both volume and value. In many circumstances, 'younger' redundant or end-of-lease IT equipment can easily be re-located, re-used, re-deployed in other areas of your organisation, Signals IT regularly advises on the suitability of equipment for redeployment and recommend areas in where this re-use can benefit the client.

The cost of new hardware as opposed to reusing existing kit through refurbishment is substantial. Add to the cost of purchasing new equipment the cost of imaging, deployment and desktop delivery, a large part of this cost can be stripped out by re-use, which by definition is the most environmentally friendly method to employ.

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice on how to maximise the value of redundant IT equipment and how to extend the life of your assets. Also as part of our standard operating procedure Signals IT provides full data wiping on all received storage media:

• Logistics Our collection team will match the job with the correct vehicle size and loading capacity, and carry with them all the necessary equipment and packing materials to minimize the possibility of goods being damaged in loading and transit.


• Collection door to door Every collection activity is carefully planned before execution, and particularly large and important jobs will be subject to a site survey as agreed with the client. Signals IT offer both a collection from desktop service, and a deployment to desktop by Signals IT accredited engineers.


• Recovery from site Working with our logistic support partners, we arrange collection and guarantee that, whatever your location, we will collect your equipment and transport it safely back to one of our workshop.


• Safe and Secure When partner logistics companies transport client equipment they must follow stringent procedures with options for timed site collections and deliveries. Signals IT employ a Grading system to all items to establish their condition and value, cannibalising and stripping lower graded / BER items to make good higher grade and more valuable assets and improve recycling performance.


• Repair Our technicians carry out all work. We offer flexible billing solutions for repairs; including costing on a time and materials basis. To keep repair costs down, Signals IT cannibalise and harvest re-usable parts from BER (beyond economical repair)/Scrap units. Warranty - Signals IT provide a 90 day RTB warranty on ANY item that has been through Signals IT process.


• Cleaning Using a common-sense approach to cleaning Signals IT usually allow the final destination of the equipment dictate whether cleaning is financially and aesthetically applicable. A full cosmetic/component check for any missing items, cosmetic issues such as yellowing, cracks, scratches etc.


• Imaging Signals IT can image software for any clients' requirement in our image library. (Subject to proof of license).


• Accessories PAT test, mains cable, keyboard / mouse, rubber feet, full data-wipe, PC check stress test, O/S restored and updated are provided with PC refurbishment.


• Re-Boxing / Re-Packaging Signals IT provide re-packaging solutions that are equivalent and in many cases superior to OEM / Retail packaging and provide packaging to retail standard utilising fully recyclable materials.

Redeployment

Fit for purpose? Put your IT equipment back to work.

In many circumstances, 'younger' redundant or end-of-lease IT equipment can easily be re-located, re-used, re-deployed in other areas of your organisation, Signals IT regularly advises on the suitability of equipment for redeployment and recommend areas in where this re-use can benefit the client.

The cost of new hardware as opposed to reusing existing kit through refurbishment is substantial. Add to the cost of purchasing new equipment, the cost of Imaging, deployment, desktop delivery. A large part of this cost can be stripped out by re-use, which by definition is the most environmentally friendly method to employ.

Remarketing

Signals IT have long been involved in the remarketing arena, specialising in sales of refurbishment equipment.

Through our skilled use of online and offline remarketing opportunities and though our strategic partnerships, we are able to maximise remarketing revenues and margins on behalf of our clients.

In most situations the costs incurred during processing can be recovered or offset against the resale value and still provide a fair residual value, which can be used to generate additional revenue streams; Perhaps used as a financial contribution towards the purchase of replacement equipment, new or refurbished.

Using donations to make a difference

Not only can we refurbish your IT equipment for remarketing or redeployment, we are able to donate refurbished and re-imaged IT equipment, should our clients prefer to use some of their end-of-life equipment to make a difference in a developing country.

We are currently working with a some of our existing clients on donations programmes to benefit people in developing countries such as Africa.

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Data Destruction

As part of our standard operating procedure, Signals IT provides full data wiping on all received storage media:

Full itemisation is provided on all units received as well as a certificate of destruction including:

• Hard Drives
• Flash Memory
• Removable Media FDD, CD, Tape, etc; which are shredded, with certificate provided.
• Paperwork Licenses, Certificates, etc; as per standard procedure these are all shredded.

Zero Data

Zero Data is a DOD (Department of Defence) standard formatting programme, although we are able to use a multitude of data wipe software, Zero Data has proven time and time again to be as effective as any available software.

Signals IT can offer as required:

Low Level	1 Pass Zero Data
Office Standard	3 Passes Zero Data
DOD Standard	7 Passes Zero Data
Super Secure	14 Passes Zero Data

Each Pass is recorded and certified with the Serial Number of the PC / Notebook / Other that the drive was taken from and also the serial number of the drive.

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'Security and Access' overview

With ever-increasing challenges to your business' security, you need to be sure that your staff, buildings and assets are in the safest of hands. Signals IT Ltd specialise in site security providing surveillance systems from CCTV; creating a permanent digital record, to access control giving you accurate time and attendance and entry systems to minimise unauthorised access to your site.

Our electronic security solutions are digital and are proven to optimise protection, minimise risk and reduce your costs.

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CCTV

CCTV Installations specialists, Simple cost efficient solutions to meet the needs of today's demanding Environment, Design and Build specifically to your needs, Signals IT, CCTV specialise in CCTV Installation applications. From affordable Small Business solutions to large scale Industrial IP Camera Applications and fully Automated CCTV Systems.

Delivery

• Wi-Fi
• Coax Cable
• Over Mains
• IP (Internet Protocol)

Technology

We can support both new and existing analogue and digital systems. Visibility to suit your purpose covert, overt, integrated or lone standing installations.

Visibility To Suit Your Purpose

Covert, overt, integrated or lone standing installations.

CCTV Network Design & Installation

Signals IT can provide a total end-to-end solution for your CCTV requirements. Complete design and installation solutions are available including:

• CCTV Installations
• IP Security Camera Systems
• CCTV System Upgrades
• Security Camera Maintenance
• CCTV Camera Repair
• Business CCTV Rental & Lease
• IP, Analogue, 3G, Mobile, Wi-Fi, Over Mains

Tailored solutions to fit your needs and requirements.

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AccessX - Building access control

How many access systems have you seen with proprietary hardware or software which requires constant human intervention to make a workable and secure environment?

The AccessX user interface can work on a secured network or is accessible via the internet. Some access commands can also be sent from a mobile phone. It can be integrated with alarm systems, CCTV and the functions of the Microsoft Windows desktop taskbar.

The system can be integrated with previously installed hardware or can be supplied with a comprehensive list of locks and switches to suit home, commercial or industrial environments.

All of this adds up to an extremely flexible software package delivered to your desktop at work, at home or whilst travelling.

The reporting suite is simple but clear and includes individual attendance calendars and a comprehensive attendance analysis.

AccessX is controlled by a web interface

Click on a screenshot to enlarge..

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Logistic services overview

Servicing the logistics industry, Signals IT Ltd provide our logistics clients with the most innovative and up to date fuel saving technology available today and can help you save as much as £500 per vehicle or 20% of your fuel costs.

As well as maximising your fuel consumption, we can also provide vehicle tracking systems and mobile worker solutions to increase your profitability and efficiency for workers out on the road.

However, if your business is dispatching goods around the UK, our bespoke, innovative software ShipIT and ShipIT Coupler is an online accessible dispatching system which uses the services provided by the largest of parcel delivery companies, from the ease of your own desk without the need for any new equipment.

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ShipIT

As the internet has become more robust companies are taking advantage of this to reduce their infrastructure needs by using the internet to deliver operational and customer service functionality to their customers and remote locations.

Signals ShipIT is an internet accessible despatching system designed to produce your shipping labels on any printer in any location with an internet connection. ShipIt also has the ability to store and search tracking data from your operation giving your customers and remote locations total visibility.

Functionality Includes:

• Create Shipments Individually or in Batch Mode
• User Friendly file mapping facility for shipment uploading from Excel or delimited files
• Label Production from an Address Book
• Shipping Manifest Production
• Automated Data Extract for Operational Systems
• Advanced and Direct Tracking Lookups
• Claims and Help Tickets
• SMS and E-mail Alerts based on Tracking or Exception Events
• User and Sub User Security
• Customer Reporting
• Consignment or Parcel Based Pricing
• Fully Hosted

Extend your business into your customers despatching points and remove unnecessary administration, relabeling and improve customer service.

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ShipIT Coupler

In some customer environments you need to integrate your labelling solution with your customers ERP or WMS systems without the need for your customer to commission costly changes.

The software is designed to work offline or with limited connectivity, however, a mechanism for delivering files to the coupler unit will be required. Once the data is available the labels can be printed either automatically or from a scanner or keyboard input.

A multi-threaded core at the centre of the system allows the Coupler to perform actions simultaneously, thus allowing multiple scans/prints, file processing and output (such as data files and manifests) to occur simultaneously.

The coupler employs a universal printing solution which allows the labels to be printed to any type of printer and of labels of any suitable size (as opposed to traditional printing solutions such as EPL/ZPL which are tied to specific printer brands and models).

In order to support constantly changing business requirements the system separates business logic and label definitions to allow for multiple rules/label definitions to be used and updated via the web.

The software is capable of printing to any label printer both traditional barcodes (such as Code128 and 3of9) and 2D PDF barcodes as required.

ShipIT Coupler Tool Diagram

The Coupler has been designed to sit on the customers network or PC, and interpret files generated from their warehouse or ordering systems. This gets the right label produced and passes the data back to the Shipping System with no human intervention.

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EcoTrak

Here are just some of the headlines EcoTrak fuel saving software has been making:

• Ecotrak saves fuel for fleets "EcoTrak was recognised in two categories at the GreenFleet Awards
  in 2008 for its ability to reduce fuel costs whilst reducing carbon emissions."
  
  Contract Hire and Leasing.com - Jan 2009, read more


• Haulage company saves £75K per year with EcoTrak Manufacturing & Logistics IT - March 2009, read more


• Save up to £500 per vehicle per month Supa Trak Website - read more

With fuel representing, on average, 30% of total operating costs, improving your fleet's fuel performance is more important now than ever before. The good news is that unlike other overheads, fuel costs are not fixed. There are many variables including driving style, mileage and type of vehicle that can all affect a fleet's overall fuel bill. By understanding these factors and learning how to monitor and manage them, significant cost savings can be achieved.

Many solutions have gone some way to help fleet operators manage their fuel consumption and carbon emissions, but have been unable to provide actual fuel usage and at best, give very poor or inaccurate estimates.

EcoTrak fuel saving technology has been developed in conjunction with the haulage industry and commercial fleet operators to help businesses in the UK and Ireland to realise fuel savings.

EcoTrak reports on driver and vehicle management parameters including miles per gallon (MPG), speed, revolutions per minute (RPM), engine load, idling time and time spent in cruise control, to name a few, using real time reporting of CANbus information.

This information is collected by linking EcoTrak to the vehicle communication network using two standard protocols: SAE J1979 for cars/vans and SAE J1939 for trucks/buses. EcoTrak uses the vehicle's Controlled Area Network-CANbus-and there is no requirement for FMS to be enabled.

It has been found that by managing these parameters, it is possible to improve your fleet's overall performance and reduce costs.

Typical savings of between 10% and 20% are being achieved by providing fleet managers and businesses owners with a simple to use fleet management tool.

EcoTrak+

Saving money through costs control has never been more important. EcoTrak+ is an upgrade to EcoTrak that reduces fuel usage by an average of 10% in vehicles by re-mapping the engine management system to provide more revs at lower torque.

With fuel costs representing 30% to 40% of any transport companies cost base this product cannot be ignored. The software remapping and can be underwritten by Norwich Union. Furthermore none of the changes affect the vehicles warranty.

When used in conjunction with the EcoTrak software savings in excess of 20% can be achieved

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JobTrak

Mobilise your work force: save time, money and improve your customer service with proven industry leading Mobile Worker solutions. If your business employs mobile workers who require business critical job information at their fingertips, CMS SupaTrak has the market leading, low cost, field solution that can significantly improve your levels of customer service, whilst introducing vast financial and operational benefits to your business

• Book, control and send jobs to your mobile workforce via a simple to use web interface.
• Fleet manage with daily vehicle checks and mileage recording
• Real time job status reporting including signature capture and photographs
• One touch satellite navigation with integrated tomtom
• Track your workforce with 60 second updates as standard
• Two way messaging to/from mobile workers

With this list of impressive features and many more, JobTrak is the first off the shelf mobile workforce management system. Built-in flexibility enables JobTrak to be configured to any industry sector and comprehensive reporting and integration options ensures a best fit for any organisation.

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SupaTrak

Features of SupaTrak vehicle tracking:

• Cost effective vehicle tracking from 52p per vehicle per day
• Provides total fleet visibility
• Manage your fleet efficiently and productively
• Comply with duty of care and obligations
• Reduce fuel costs
• Secure your assets
• Timesheet management

Many companies are choosing to invest in tracking solutions, saving their businesses considerable cost, conforming to new government duty of care and taxation guidelines and above all taking control of valuable assets. If your business operates a fleet of vehicles, you can benefit by investing in a vehicle tracking solution from CMS SupaTrak.

By knowing the precise location and speed of drivers and their individual driving behaviours you will be able to make substantial savings on fuel, servicing costs and overtime, as well as cutting out unnecessary and sometimes unauthorised journeys.

SupaTrak is a simple to use, cost effective vehicle tracking solution which is easy to install and scaleable to any size of organisation. Starting from only 52p per vehicle per day, SupaTrak is the most cost effective vehicle tracking solution available in the market place today. With 60 second updates as standard your entire fleet is visible on our web based mapping system from any Internet web browser without the need for additional computer equipment.

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Hardware Solutions

Information technology is becoming more and more complex- and here at Signals IT, we strive for simplicity; so if you're an IT professional and you already know your stuff, we respect that and will work with you to enhance your solutions, but if you're not so technically inclined, we will respect that too by giving you clear and simple advice - no techno-babble!

Whatever the scope of your IT requirements, Signals IT Ltd offers the professional and expert advice that you have come to expect us to deliver enabling your business to succeed in this rapidly and ever-changing, challenging world.