The rise of LapSafe® Smart Lockers

Having produced one of the most intelligent and innovative Smart Lockers to date, LapSafe® has been chosen as the preferred supplier by various sectors, its self-service solutions are now used by millions every year, and the rising demand continues.

Technology plays an integral role in today’s work and learning spaces, with thousands of organisations, educational establishments, and businesses utilising technology to streamline and automate routine tasks, enhance user experience, and provide data-driven insight.

LapSafe® has over twenty years’ experience designing, manufacturing and selling storage and charging solutions that make managing multiple devices or assets easy. Since launching their innovative Smart Locker range in 2012, LapSafe® have become leading experts in providing self-service smart lockers and are a popular choice for ease of use, reliability and functionality.

Having designed the only all-in-one Smart Locker, which can automate services such as loaning assets, drop-off and collect, break/fix, and hot lockers all self-service operating without the need for staff interaction, 24 x 7.

LapSafe®’s Smart Lockers are already installed in over 80% of UK universities, 93% of Scottish Universities, 70% of Scottish Colleges with UK colleges closely following behind. As well as the education sector LapSafe®’s Smart Lockers are used across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East not just within the education sector but by many others such as MoD, healthcare, transport, manufacturing, public and private sectors.

So, what makes LapSafe® stand out from the crowd in such a competitive market?

Alongside the key features of managing and charging devices such as laptops, Chromebooks and tablets in volume, automating the drop-off and collection process of assets, and providing hot locker convenience, LapSafe® has also developed a powerful management software called ONARKEN®. This unique software allows administrators to have complete granular control, a comprehensive reporting suite, and access to full audit trails; these key features allow for more informative decisions and data-driven insights, whilst saving time and resources. ONARKEN® is the heart of LapSafe®’s Smart Lockers and is continuously evolving and adapting to business needs. LapSafe® works closely with all its customers, listening to their feedback and challenges, and it is with this knowledge that LapSafe® has been able to grow their Smart Lockers within various sectors.

ONARKEN® offers an array of workflows which can be tailored to suit your needs.

Our unique strength is our robust integration of all of the elements of our smart lockers working in tandem. Our software, charging, electronic locking, power management, safety systems and 3rd party integrations provide critical live information to make SMART decisions, ensuring our all-in-one smart locker solution is the industry's most sophisticated, reliable, and accurate. Nothing comes close! – Mark Exley, Director at LapSafe®

It isn’t just about automating services and admin control to support safe charging of devices LapSafe® also developed its own smart charging system, called SmartLine™. This cutting-edge technology provides the most efficient and safest way to charge devices from a single 13-amp mains socket. Unlike other charging systems, SmartLine™ is the only completely integrated charging system with our smart locker controls and workflows. SmartLine™ can determine when devices are connected, charging, charged, or disconnected. This integration means LapSafe® always know what is happening within a locker bay and can make informed decisions during our workflows.

When coupled with LapSafe®’s PowaSave™ technology, it continuously monitors the charge rates and status of each device, delivering the right amount of power at the right time. When devices are fully charged, PowaSave™ automatically switches off the power supplies, protecting them and dramatically reducing power consumption, keeping running costs low and minimising environmental impact.

LapSafe® offers four types of ID access options: MIFARE®, Barcode, Biometric, and Magnetic Stripe.

Smart Lockers are changing how we work, ideal for hybrid workplaces, managing ‘swap out’ of devices, deploying devices to new starters or managing ‘end of life’ devices. As well as managing the collection of prescriptions and medication, secure documents, specialised equipment, parcel pick up/drop offs, or speeding up IT service levels. Saving time, saving money and enhancing user experience.

LapSafe® is proud to be a member of Made in Britain, manufacturing within the UK and supporting as many local businesses as possible.

LapSafe® are an award-winning company that takes pride in its products, staff and after-sales service.

So, as you can see, there are a vast number of features and functionalities involved to make Smart Lockers truly ‘Smart’, and there is no doubt LapSafe® have covered all the key bases, which is why they are being used Globally.

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