Harton Academy, Tyne and Wear, UK £5k LocknCharge Product Winner
UK News | South Shields, UK
VISION
With its reputation as one of the ‘top 50 most improved specialist schools’ in the UK, along with its position as one of 12 outstanding schools serving disadvantaged communities (by Ofsted* 2009), it is clear why pupils fight hard to get a place at Harton Academy.
Originally founded in 1885 (as South Shields High School), Harton Academy undertook a dramatic renovation project in 2010 as part of the BSF (Building Schools for the Future) initiative, including completion of a £25 million cons...
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Background
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Background
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Challenge
In the age of mobile devices, event attendees expect convenient access to power outlets where they can charge their personal phones, tablets and laptops during the event, exhibition or conference. Many special event companies offer a table with power strips as a courtesy to meet this need. The SEG Team, however, noticed that the “charging table” was always crowded and devices left unattended were at risk of theft. They saw an opportunity to bring a unique experience...
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In their previous ticket sales model, passengers had several options for purchasing tickets: at a ticket window inside the station, at a kiosk inside the station, through the app, or on the train with cash. Even with all of these methods, a major challenge they continued to face...
