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The hardware supplier securing virtual assets

» LEADING INDEPENDENT hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has just announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials certification . John Crittenden , Carl F Groupco ’ s Managing Director , said : “ Holding the Cyber Essentials certification helps us guard our business against cyber attacks . It also gives our customers the reassurance that we have cyber safeguards in place to not only
protect their data but also ensure business continuity .” Cyber Essentials is an effective , Government backed scheme that helps protect organisations , whatever their size , against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks .
John said : “ Every business takes steps to ensure the security of its physical premises . By seeking Cyber Essentials accreditation we ’ re taking the
same approach to our virtual assets .”
Government research shows that cyber attacks are a serious threat to business . In the last 12 months , 39 % of UK businesses identified a cyber attack . One in five businesses
( 20 %) said they experienced a negative outcome as a direct consequence of a cyber attack . Where the attack had a financial consequence , the average estimated cost was £ 4,200 .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk

GGF Enhances Technical Offering

» THE GLASS AND GLAZING Federation ( GGF ) is delighted to announce that Kevin Jones has been appointed as Senior Technical Officer for the GGF Technical Department . His appointment follows recent changes within the Technical Team including a new Head of Department in Dave Borland and will ensure the GGF ’ s technical offering continues to go from strength to strength .
Dave comments : “ Kevin will be well known to many of our members and particularly those in the Home Improvement sector . He has played a major part in discussions with Government regarding changes within
Approved Documents F , L , O & Q , and acts as secretary to most of the Home Improvement Groups . Since a recent reshuffle of the GGF team , it was obvious that someone was needed to assist me in both the running and development of the Technical Department . Kevin was the obvious candidate for this position considering the excellent work he has done and the support he has already given me since joining the GGF . We are looking forward to continuing to support our members with a strong bank of technical knowledge in our new team .”
www . ggf . org . uk

‘ We ’ re open for exports ’

» WHILE THE WEAKENing of the pound has had considerable headline news , the fact is that this will be good for UK businesses who export goods overseas , because these will become less expensive to foreign buyers , claim Kömmerling .
With the C70 window and door system , PremiLine patio door and vertical sliding sash window all produced in hot climate mix , the opportunities for exports are strong . Sales
to Asia , Africa and Australasia are already prevalent , while Kömmerling are also looking at sales channels for WarmCore in Australasia , North America and beyond .
According to the Financial Times , the pound has struggled to recover since the Brexit referendum and it ’ s fallen further in recent weeks as the markets react to the mini budget that was presented by Kwasi Kwarteng , the new chancellor on 23rd
September . With economic uncertainties in the UK likely to impact currency for some time yet , the opportunities for exports will remain significant
in the months and years to come .
www . profine-uk . com
www . kommerling . co . uk
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