Advanced UK believes in training and certifications. For example, we maintain a program of continuous education to ensure all staff undertake the CompTIA Cybersecurity training to better protect our network and our clients. At a corporate level, our program of continuous improvement has led to our being certified by Daisy Business Services for Business Continuity.
Our lead Business IT Solutions Architect, has a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Digital Services Design
Our Director of Consulting Services, has a BSc in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science. Humperdinck is also an expert in Data Protection and serves as the DPO for international corporations.
Depending on the nature of your project, you may also rely on members of our team who maintain certifications for COBIT5, ISACA and others.
Advanced UK is intrinsically aligned with Xerox, and is a Platinum Partner.
We specialise in the sale, supply, configuration and support of their full range of hardware and software solutions. Benefitting from the global nature of Xerox, our customers gain support also from the Xerox network of engineers, and so it’s important to recognise the Xerox skills and certifications.
Xerox, have always strived to provide our customers with the strongest information-security infrastructure. That’s why, as early as possible, we applied for—–and have achieved—–the highest international security certification for critical portions of our service environments. These certifications resulted from continuing efforts to secure the integrity of business-critical information for our customers. By conforming to this extremely high standard, we can assure our customers that we are minimizing the risks to these environments. With these certifications in place, our customers can be assured that these Xerox environments have the industry’s highest standards for physical security, systems and network security, employment and contract controls, document archiving and destruction.
Most of the Xerox hardware products have been tested to establish conformity with the Common Criteria standard (ISO 15408). The Common Criteria is a descendant of the US Department of Defense Trusted Security Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC). Common Criteria Certification is a rigorous process that includes product testing by a third-party laboratory that has been accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) to perform evaluation of products against security requirements. Products are tested against functional security requirements based on predefined Evaluations Assurance Levels (EALs).
Advanced UK is a proud member of various Chambers of Commerce and business associations, including:
Advanced UK are also a primary sponsor of the WeirArcher Academy based in Kingston in Surrey. For further details visit the Charities we support.
Advanced UK is one of four trusted Xerox Platinum Partners and established for over a quarter of a century (since 1991). We pride ourselves with focusing on reliable customer service, entwined with the ability to identify and deliver the best managed-print service, production printing and digital transformation solutions for our clients’ every need. We also work in collaboration with leading technology and software providers to further enhance our value proposition and operate with a vendor-neutral approach.
1. Do you offer lease / finance options?
A. Yes, we have a range of leasing companies with whom we work closely, including Xerox Finance, who offer preferential rates.
2. Can you supply and support across the United Kingdom?
A. We have corporate clients with hundreds of sites across the United Kingdom, ranging from Devon in the South to Aberdeen in the North. These clients rely on Advanced UK to complete the delivery, configuration, training, and support for their solutions.
3. I’m interested in one of the products / services advertised on your website. What are the next steps?
A. Our teams of product specialists are at your service. Why not request an introductory meeting, online or in person? We work to your schedule.
4. I need help finding the right solution for my business, how can Advanced UK help?
A. We’d like to understand your goals, and then we’ll assemble the right team to find the best solution. There’s no charge for our advice.
1. Do you have a showroom?
A. Yes, our showroom is truly state of the art, and is located near our Uxbridge headquarters. Here you can see the full range of our print and business solutions in a corporate environment.
2. Who are you, and how long has Advanced UK been in business?
A. We’re in our thirtieth year! Our full business name is Advanced Business Equipment Limited.
3. What is your corporate approach to data protection?
A. We were early adopters of the GDPR, and we invested heavily in making our IT systems robust, and in having a qualified third party audit our entire privacy strategy.
4. I see you offer services for ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials compliance. Please explain your credentials.
A. Advanced UK has a partnership with one of Europe’s largest accreditation firms. Working with them closely, we guide our clients through the entire process, using their own certified experts for the delivery of the certifications.
5. What qualifications do your consultants maintain?
A. Among our consultants, we have specialists accredited to many standards, including COBIT, PRINCE2, ITIL, as well as qualifications in Business Continuity.
