70
Per Cent of Mobile Workers Avoid Working on Train Journeys Due to Potential
Security Threat
A recent poll by Hypertec, the specialist supplier of memory, storage
and personal workspace solutions has found that 70 per cent of mobile
workers worry about commuters viewing private work whilst travelling on
a train. 16 per cent of respondents stated that fellow passengers often
look at their screen, whilst 40 per cent stated that they would simply
not work on busy trains because of the potential risk.
Hypertec also polled rail commuters on whether they would look at a fellow
passengers screen and a massive 98 per cent admitted that they would.
65 per cent of these said it was ‘human nature’ to have a sneaky
look, and 33 per cent said they would look if they were bored or if the
screen was in full view to them.
The findings come as Hypertec announces that it has introduced a new range
of security laptop screens from Dicota. Using the latest microlouvre technology,
the screens restrict viewing to just 60 degrees (30 degrees either side
of the perpendicular), preventing unauthorised viewing.
The Dicota privacy protectors black out displayed information unless the
viewer is directly in front of the screen, it also protects eyes and laptop
screens by blocking UV rays and reducing glare. The screen is easily removable
for non-private applications such as presentations.
Lianne Denness, managing director, Hypertec comments, 'In order to meet
the growing needs of businesses for solutions that protect private files
being seen by unauthorised individuals, we are pleased to announce the
addition of the new privacy protector screens from Dicota, to our Accessories
range. Our survey shows that a large number of employees and organisations
see working in public places as a potential threat and have stopped doing
so in an effort to combat members of the public viewing private documents.
'The new privacy protectors will allow mobile workers the freedom to continue
working from trains and other public places, whilst giving them peace
of mind that their work is kept private. At Hypertec we are continuously
expanding our range of products to suit the increasing number of mobile
workers in the UK. These new screens will suit almost every mobile worker
with a range of screen sizes available.'
Prices range from £28 to £88 depending on screen size.
Tel: 0870 243 5603
Email: info@hypertec.co.uk
Web: http://www.hypertec.co.uk
