The D-Tech team is delighted to be heading up north on 5th July for the two day CILIP Conference at the University of Manchester. We will be showcasing our leading library solutions and talking to delegates from the UK library and information sector about how we can help them to increase efficiency and improve the…
Here at D-Tech, we believe good customer care continues long after an installation is completed and our service provision is recognised throughout the library sector for its excellent quality. Because we manufacture our own products, we are in the best position to provide spares and carry out repairs in the unlikely event of a breakdown.…
Libraries embody humankind’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge. They provide civilised society with a place to broaden their understanding of whatever it is that they seek to comprehend. The possession of knowledge has long since been regarded as highly prestigious, especially by the world’s elite as it signifies the possession of great power and influence. Although…
Rivers Academy is an Ofsted rated Outstanding secondary school with around 1200 pupils, including the sixth form. The school opened its new library five years ago and is still building up its stock, currently holding around 4000 books. As is the case with many school libraries, Rivers Academy sought a competitively priced solution which would…
James Breakell, our UK Managing Director, looks at the threat of cyber-attacks faced by education facilities and how they can protect themselves. Here at D-Tech International we design, develop and manufacture high-performance RFID products and library security systems. Our software is installed locally on the self-service units or client’s IT network and whilst we do…
James Breakell, UK Managing Director of D-Tech International talks about the procurement process in the library sector and how you can make sure that investment in technology is cost effective and worthwhile. Public or private sector, every organisation bases its procurement on purchasing the goods or services that provide the best value for money. When…
D-Tech has recently completed a RFID installation at St Anne’s College. The original library was built in 1937 and is located in the Grade II-listed Hartland House, but as the college grew it became evident that the library was too small. St Anne’s College Library is open to all members and associates of St Anne’s…
We are delighted to announce that our CHAS accreditation has been renewed for the third consecutive year, demonstrating our compliance with, and sound management of, current basic health and safety legislation. Health and Safety are of paramount importance in the sectors that we work in, and the company has to demonstrate its compliance to new…
At the height of the digital age, it comes as no surprise to learn that the number of library users across England has been steadily decreasing for the last few years. According to statistics taken from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Taking Part report, our country’s libraries have seen an overall decrease of…
D-Tech International was one of the first companies to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in library management solutions. That was back in 1998, and we have continuously invested resources into the development of innovative, cost-effective products that improve security, flexibility in stock management and inventory control, as well as data collection and trend analysis.…
As budget restraints continue to impact local government spending, there have been, and continue to be, difficult decisions made on which services will bear the brunt. It is a harsh reality that libraries have come under the microscope in many a spending review and all too often been seen as an easy target for closure.…
D-Tech’s CEO, Marvin Crisp, has moved across the pond to increase the productivity of our sister company, increase the awareness of RFID technology and to educate on how patrons can get more from their library experience. Marvin started D-Tech in 2002 and it has grown to be one of the leading suppliers of high performance…