Business Innovator Awards 2017

12 Corporate Vision / Business Innovator Awards 2017 , CB170015 As we increasingly rely on connected devices to enhance our lives, we rely on these devices to be secure. However, as a recent report from HP has already highlighted that over 70% of all Internet of Things (IoT) have little or no security and over 90% have no encryption. At Crypta Labs, the team believe that securing these devices, especially products, if hacked, could kill. Joe discusses the firm’s approach to this vital service. “The breakthrough innovation of our Crypta Labs quantum team in solving a huge problem of securing the Internet of Things (IoT) and second, IoT will revolutionise how all sectors will improve the daily lives of people. We currently face huge risks due to the lack of security currently embedding on existing devices, particularly in the fatality market. If these devices are hacked, it could cause death to users. We believe having military grade encryption embedded in all these devices is the minimum standard required to secure these products. “This forms part of our mission; to have our military grade encryption based technology miniaturised with the capability of being embedded onto a chip that will be accessible on all connected devices. Medical devices such as Pacemakers and Insulin Machines are historically known for being hacked, therefore would benefit from a higher level of encryption to secure the safety of people. Thyme Graphics are a small company based in Derby and with a range of worldwide customers including crafters, paper sculptors, small businesses, educational establishments. Leveraging its small size in order to offer a personalised service, the firm remains global in its thinking, and has served a range of household names including NASA and Disneyland. Dawn discusses the firm’s service offering in more detail and highlights the unique features of the innovative machines it provides. “As a company Thyme Graphics sell a cutting machine which not only cuts but also engraves, for instance on metal and acrylic, embosses on leather, card and soft metals, and can even draw using a wide variety of pens. We also provide a range of unusual media which would be hard for our customers to source for themselves. We listen carefully to our customers ideas and, where practicable, we work very closely with both the Manufacturer and the Software Designers to try to incorporate these ideas. “Alongside the machine, we also offer 24/7 worldwide support, and training days based in Derby, where we have a large classroom/ meeting room that is also available for other users. We believe the main difference between our competitors and ourselves is Customer Service, both pre and after sales, for which we have an excellent worldwide reputation.” Looking ahead, the future looks bright as the firm seeks to build upon its current success and adapt its machine to meet the needs of its clients, as Dawn is proud to conclude. “Overall, the future is exciting with a major upgrade in development for Thyme Graphics which will provide us with many great opportunities for further growth.” Currently we are working with the Military of Defence to build a bespoke quantum based encryption solution and are about to pilot our technology this September 2017 with 2 companies.” Looking ahead, Joe is galvanised by the developments his firm has in store as it seeks to grow even further and remain at the forefront of emerging developments in the ever evolving technology market. “Overall, we are at a very exciting stage in our development. Our priorities for the future is to align ourselves, as well as focusing our efforts on the IoT, which will result in securing the Canbus - driverless cars, military grade encryption on mobile phones and phone sensors to measure the photonics light pulse.” Best Electronic Cutting Machine Provider – UK & Most Advanced Media Cutting Device: The Silver Bullet Best Cyber Security Firm 2017 – UK & Cyber Security CEO of the Year - UK Crypta Labs is a cyber security company that is developing a quantumbased encryption, chip and software to secure the IoT. We caught up with Joe Luong to learnmore about the firmand the solutions it offers. . Company: Thyme Graphics Contact: Dawn Grantham Contact Email: dawn@thym- egraphics.co.uk Address: Thyme Graphics 1 Riverside Park, East Service Road, Raynesway, Derby, DE21 7RW, UK Phone: 01332 605682 Company: Crypta Labs Ltd Contact: Joe Luong Contact Email: joe@cryptal- abs.com Address: Crypta Labs Tech City College 263-269 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1JX, UK Phone: +44 0845 880 1980 Web Address: https://www. cryptalabs.com/ Thyme Graphics are an international company specialising in the sale of high quality cuttingmachines and accessories. We invited Dawn Grantham to share the secrets behind the firm’s success.