COVER STORY www.managedITmag.co.uk 23 for the wider network. In this era of GDPR regulations and where data is so valuable yet so vulnerable, Develop devices can provide the reassurance that this area of office technology is as safe and secure as possible. In addition, ineo Secure UK certification, a service provided by authorised Develop dealers to tailor security settings to individual requirements, can give further reassurance that your data is protected and safe, throughout the lifetime of the device - and beyond. Clean and green Develop take their corporate responsibility for the environment seriously as demonstrated by ISO 14001 certification. At every stage of a product’s lifecycle raw materials, components and consumables are selected according to environmentallycompatible criteria and energy is used as economically as possible. A wealth of green credentials such as use of recycled plastics, LED scanner lighting and the new dynamic Eco Timer function complete the impressive feature set of the Develop range of devices. Over 60% of plastics used in manufacture are from recycled materials and more than 90 per cent of parts are recyclable at end-of-life. All Develop devices print duplex (two-sided) by default, reducing paper use by up to half. Develop devices also work perfectly well with recycled paper. Trust the Original If you value reliability and premium print quality, you should use the perfect team: Develop’s multifunctional systems in combination with original consumables, the only way to guarantee optimum performance, reliability and long life for your Develop system. Develop’s polymerised toners are the result of years of research. They are technologically advanced, environmentally friendly and produce razor-sharp text reproduction and realistically bright colours and are perfectly matched to every Develop system. They also make a significant contribution to extending the lifespan of your system. Charity support and sponsorship Develop has a long history of giving back and supporting local charities. In particular the business has long championed the Joining Jack campaign. Managing Director Jonathan Whitworth has served as a trustee for over ten years and has helped the charity to raise millions of pounds to support research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and alongside the entire Develop team, regularly takes part in fundraising activities. Sports sponsorship also plays an important part in the marketing mix. Develop continues to be strong supporters of grassroots sports and partnered with racer Daniel Lloyd for his assault on the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Develop branding took a prominent position on the Team HARD-run Cupra Leon that he drove in the tenround, 30-race BTCC season. Develop joined forces with Lloyd mid-way through the 2022 campaign when he was forced to launch a new fundraising drive to deal with the after-effects of a huge accident at Oulton Park, which saw Develop reach out to the 30-yearold about getting involved to support him. “We really enjoyed being involved with Daniel for the final two rounds of 2022, and to know we were part of ‘the team’ that had got him out there when he won the last race of the season at Brands Hatch was brilliant,” says Jonathan Whitworth. “It’s been great for us as a business to have signed up as a partner for a full season, and it has been hugely exciting to be with Daniel and see his achievements this year. As well as doing the business on track, we have seen first-hand how he works to be an ambassador for his partners and we are looking forward to our partnership developing further.” An exciting year ahead As the year draws to a close, Jonathan says he is excited to see what 2024 will bring. “We are very proud that Develop has become an established player in the UK marketplace. We have enjoyed consistent growth year on year, and we fully intend to keep on growing and expanding our business,” he said. “Our focus is firmly on making sure we have what our dealers and their customers want – their success is our success and as we enter the new year, as a team we will work collectively to continue to deliver the exacting service levels they want and need,” he concluded. www.dsales.co.uk
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