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Business case - preventing theft of mobile devices with Gripzo

Theft of mobile devices remains a problem all over the world. Currently, one of Ireland’s major electronic retail groups experiences high mobile phone losses, directly from their in-store electronic displays. According to sources, they have lost 83 mobile phones in the first quarter of 2016. Their alarm systems just unclip from the alarmed head, which has a time delay of 4 seconds, allowing the perp time to get it into a padded foil bag and head for the door.  In one weekend alone the group lost €18.000 worth of iPhones.

Gripzo's anti-theft solutions

Gripzo's anti-theft enclosures have been installed for a different retail group, with a similar amount of stores. They have had zero losses since october 2015. The only difference apart from the use of Gripzo's anti-theft enclosures for mobile devices, is that each phone is commissioned and set up by a security professional who also trains the floor staff. They have trained over 120 retail staff to date.

Easy use with keys

With Gripzo's system, each store can use the same keys to unlock the enclosures. When the staff needs to demonstrate the latest phones or tablets, they can easily open Gripzo's Gorilla Grip. In case the keys become compromised, it is very simple to replace them with a new combination. Gripzo's designers have made a solid, futureproof design, from adjustable arms to spacer plates.

Gripzo works with retail managers to constantly combat new theft trends. Hopefully, figures such as those of a certain retail group in the UK, losing a staggering £700.000 in handsets, are coming to an end as there is no logical reason why any retailer should still be using ancient alarm systems on re-coilers, which can be cut or simply pulled off the display.

Business partnership with Gripzo

Their RF keys are easily cloned and the supply and maintenance of these systems is continuous. There is no end to expenditure and losses when thieves discover a way around the system, usually within the first week of Installation. The manufacturer modifies the old version and inevitably, the cycle starts again. At Gripzo, we take great pride in our systems. We do not just sell you units, we supply a service becasue we believe that is what a real business partnership is about. Gripzo.com is engineered for zero theft.