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Steps towards the less paper dream

Understanding how to make our businesses more sustainable, more productive and more efficient is a challenge many of us face. Neil Maude shares some simple steps towards reducing your reliance on paper.

Is your school compliant with document retention requirements?

With retention periods for pupil records ranging from days to decades, how do you ensure that you are compliant? Although the examples are for school documents, the advice applies to all sectors.

Arena is on the ESPO framework

Arena is delighted to have been awarded a place on the ESPO Document Scanning framework (390). This framework provides access to a range of document scanning solutions including the scanning, storage and disposal of documents, the supply of software, and consultancy services. Arena is in lot 3, provision of scanning software.

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How do you value your data?

The IRMS conference is Europe’s premier event for the records management profession and, whilst much of the content is technical and specific, it’s also a great way to get an overview of trends and themes in information management. Neil Maude shares his thoughts on the event.

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Change your office culture with a Managed Print Service

By working with the right print and copy provider you can realise significant savings, whilst also increasing the security of printed documentation. But where do you start?

Jeremy Vine talks print

Jeremy was discussing printers with BBC’s technology consultant. While they were speaking about issues for home users, many of the points rang true for business as well.

Meet our Customer Relationship Managers

You may have recently received a visit from one of our Customer Relationship Managers (CRMs). Tasked with traveling around our existing client base, our CRMs are there to speedily handle any queries and make sure that your business is getting maximum value in return for your investment in Arena.

A busy month for Arena

April has been a great month for the Arena team, with an open day and Annual Conference!

Youngsters from York get ready to run for charity!

Hundreds of big-hearted youngsters will hit the streets of York on August 2nd to take on a free charity fun run challenge.

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Biometrics: document security is at your fingertips

As biometric security becomes more popular, we are seeing increased usage at the point of print. Arena’s Head of Professional Services, Ian Fox, takes a look at the reasons why, outlining the rationale and benefits behind biometric authentication technology.

City of Lincoln sees a cracking start to the Arena Group Mini and Junior Run For All Series

Hundreds of youngsters braved chilly temperatures to take part in the first ever Arena Group City of Lincoln Mini and Junior Run For All last weekend.

Carbon Zero Heroes

Getting greener with Arena has never been easier since the launch of the Toshiba TEC Carbon Zero Scheme in 2009. We've been monitoring the positive outcomes of the initiative and come up with some superb facts about the impacts seen in 2014.

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Google Vice President Vint Cerf: Print digital files, or risk losing them

The Telegraph reported on internet pioneer Vint Cerf’s warning that it is time to start preserving vast quantities of digital data before they are lost forever.

Printing in a new dimension

3D printing has really gathered pace in the past few years. We discuss some of the uses devised to take advantage of this technology.

MPs call for a ban on long email disclaimers

Sir Alan Duncan, MP, recently called for a ban on long email disclaimers, citing the wasteful print practices that they encourage. Arena's Ian Fox explains why such drastic action is not necessary and outlines the ways in which many organisations are already tackling the problem.

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Is your printer data secure?

MFP’s (Multi Function Printers) are often overlooked in an organisation's security policy. This can be a risk if sensitive data is processed through the machine, but there are solutions available to ensure that private data remains private. Arena’s Ian Fox explains:

Our elves are busy this Christmas!

December has arrived and everyone at Arena knows what that means … It’s time for our volunteers to dust off their Christmas hats, dig out their festive jumpers, practice their dance moves and get ready for some festive fun!

Software for easy-peesy printer management !

Many of our customers utilise leading edge technology that plays a key part in making their print and copy strategy much more efficient, transparent and easy to manage. Our Professional Services Manager, Ian Fox, takes a brief look at the key benefits.