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Cross-Guard’s wire mesh server security cages offer increased ventilation Cross-Guard continues to grow, developing its product range and presence within an increasing number of countries across the globe. This article looks at wire mesh security cages the company has installed for notorious tech companies, including those that are part of the GAFA group. Cross-Guard isRead more

  Did you know it’s National Techies Day on October 3rd? Primarily a day to encourage young and ambitious minds to pursue a career in tech, we thought we’d use this opportunity to also share tips and advice for data centre managers and operators. Here are our top tips for safe, longer-lasting, cooler servers!  1.Read more

Consider retractable grilles and cages for your security Your business is your livelihood. You’ll have invested lots of time, effort and money into making it work. Small businesses especially face new struggles every day to get their brand name known. This means it can be frustrating when a thief breaks into your premises and causesRead more

With data centres presenting an attractive target to skilled thieves and hackers, and with an increase in daring and sophisticated attacks, data centre operators are required to be more vigilant than ever when it comes to upping their security measures. In fact, a well-publicised attack in recent years involved criminals posing as police officers toRead more

Cross-Guard offers a versatile range of security caging options. Although generally less popular than the company’s range of thicker steel cages, the team at Cross-Guard can supply wire mesh security cages. This article examines the difference between wire mesh security cages and steel cages used within the confines of a data center.   Wire meshRead more

When someone breaks into a home or shop and steals items of value, the results are upsetting and distressing to one or more individuals. But when thieves gain access to servers in a data center (either through cyber-attacks or physical attacks), the results can be devastating on a global scale. There’s the potential for extensiveRead more

'False floor' for use with the Extendor security cage Introducing certified Extendor server security cages Extendor security cages are made to withstand high amounts of force – they are market-leading cages with unrivalled strength, suitable for the protection of servers, IT equipment and other high-value items. Constructed from security grilles, the Extendor range includes theRead more

Cross-Guard’s server security solutions are designed and manufactured bespoke to client needs. Over the years, the Cross-Guard team have overcome various challenges for clients, installing cages around overhead utility services and optimising space by creating confined data centre cages. Recently, the team were tasked with the creation of an outdoor security cage with a bumblebeeRead more

Our Connexions security cage provides a high-strength physical security solution for your data center. Cyber security is an increasing concern within the IT and data center industries. While it’s important to have a strategy in place to protect your servers against such threats, it’s also important to consider the physical security of your data center.Read more

Security cages can be a versatile and affordable option when creating a secure area within a whitespace. However, the design and construction of cages is not always as uncomplicated as most clients would believe. To avoid choosing poorly designed and constructed cages – which can be both ineffective and expensive – we have created thisRead more