There’s plenty of evidence that proves that technology has helped the modern workplace to become more efficient, productive and safer. However, with the rise of automation and ‘artificial intelligence’, there could be also evidence that our (over)reliance on technology is hindering us. Detached Communication The advent of email in the workplace has allowed workers to […]
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On May 25th this year, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come in to force and set a new standard for consumer rights regarding their data. What Does GDPR Mean? The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most significant piece of European privacy legislation in the last twenty years and will take […]
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Here at Ecotile we are often asked for information about our rubber floor tiles, we explain that we make PVC floor tiles and usually that’s what the customer actually needs. So we thought we’d write a blog to clear up the common misconceptions around rubber and PVC floor tiles. What is the difference between PVC […]
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Yes, technology SHOULD be driven by humans, but in many ways, we’ve become so dependent on it that IT compels us. Take social media for example. The stated aim when Facebook launched was to facilitate connections between people and a lot of idealistic rhetoric was spouted about everyone becoming more broad minded through association with […]
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With the almost meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, Blockchain has emerged as a digital ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions. One of its main advantages is that it can keep track of said transactions without the need for central recordkeeping (i.e. accountants or auditors). Blockchain technology was created by the tech industry […]
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Just how versatile are Ecotile interlocking floor tiles? In 2017 our customers included a submarine based in Thailand, printing factories in Singapore and Cameroon, an energy plant in India and a cosmetics factory in Mexico. Before Ecotile was manufactured… In the past, a factory manager would have considered concrete, epoxy resin or paint to be […]
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