Saving Time & Money with Smart Lockers
Organisations across education, healthcare, and enterprise are under increasing pressure to do more with less, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and delivering better user experiences. LapSafe® smart lockers, powered by our ONARKEN® platform, are helping organisations achieve all three.
From saving thousands of staff hours to streamlining device management and reducing operational overheads, our solutions deliver measurable impact. But don’t just take our word for it; the numbers speak for themselves.
Northfleet School for Girls: Saving 40 Hours of Staff Time Every Month
At Northfleet School for Girls, staff were spending hours every week manually distributing laptops. Since introducing LapSafe® smart lockers:
- 40 staff hours saved per month
- Devices are loaned automatically with zero admin support required
- More time freed up for teaching and support activities
Read the full Case Study here.
Softcat: Smart Lockers Enabling Fully Remote IT Support
Softcat needed to scale support to hybrid teams across multiple sites. Our smart IT Service Desk lockers provided:
- 100% contactless device swap-outs and collections
- 24/7 hardware access without IT needing to be on-site
- Reduced support ticket response times across the business
“LapSafe® enabled us to offer a completely autonomous and secure solution to staff, improving our efficiency and service delivery.” — Senior IT Lead, Softcat
Read the full Case Study here.
RDaSH NHS Trust: Device Support in Minutes, Not Hours
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) wanted to streamline device support across multiple healthcare sites.
- Over 2,000 clinical hours saved during the proof of concept (POC)
- 1,000+ laptops securely and efficiently distributed.
- Complete elimination of IT clinics at Doncaster, Rotherham, and North Lincolnshire.
Read the full Case Study here.
Ayrshire College: Transforming Device Access Across Campus
Ayrshire College implemented LapSafe® smart lockers to provide students with instant access to laptops.
- Over £3,500 saved in electricity in the first year through LapSafe® PowaSave feature.
- Reduced Staff Load - Lecturers no longer manage keys or distribution; IT can pre-empt maintenance issues.
- Supports Carbon Zero Reporting - Locker usage data helps the college evidence its sustainability efforts.
“LapSafe®’s ONARKEN® platform gives us insights to help plan for next year. We’ll move lockers or laptops based on real usage.” — Brad Johnson.
Read the full Case Study here.
The Bigger Picture: Why These Stats Matter
Smart lockers don’t just offer convenience; they deliver quantifiable returns. Here’s what the data shows across all sectors:
- Quantified hours saved per month per site
- Thousands of loans managed annually without manual admin
- Reduction in IT support burden, freeing staff for more valuable work
- Enhanced service availability with 24/7 locker access
- Lower hardware downtime and faster replacement cycles
- Enhanced user experience
Sustainable Savings
Beyond time and money, smart lockers contribute to your sustainability goals:
- Reduced energy use through intelligent power management
- Minimised hardware waste through controlled device circulation
- Fewer site visits and reduced travel emissions
We’re proud to introduce our latest step towards a more sustainable future: a new tree-planting initiative in partnership with Time4Trees - Find out More here.
Ready to Save Time and Cut Costs?
LapSafe® smart lockers are helping organisations like yours unlock significant savings, both in staff time and operational budget. Whether you’re in education, healthcare, enterprise or beyond, we’ve got the experience, data, and technology to support your transformation.
Get in touch to explore how our smart locker solutions can work for you.