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Why IT Leaders in the Dakotas and Iowa Should Care About Global E-Waste Enforcement

By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM Recent news from Thailand highlights an important issue that IT leaders in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa should consider seriously: the proper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste). In May 2025, Thai authorities seized over 200 tons of electronic waste illegally imported from the United States. […]
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Outdated Technology and Emerging Cyber Threats: A Wake-Up Call for IT Lifecycle Planning

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM Graduation season marks a time of transition, and in cybersecurity, we’re seeing a transition of a different kind—threat actors are becoming more advanced, and legacy technology is becoming an increasingly easy target. According to a recent FBI Public Service Announcement, outdated routers are being exploited using malware […]
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Why Remote Wipes Are Not Enough: Lessons from the USAID Device Disposal Failure

By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM When thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees were abruptly dismissed earlier this year, many were left holding onto government-issued laptops, phones, tablets—and even diplomatic passports and ID cards. Instead of collecting the equipment, the agency announced plans to “remotely wipe” the devices and […]
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The Real Cost—and Value—of Doing ITAD Right

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM When it’s time to upgrade your IT equipment, dealing with what’s left behind isn’t always top of mind—but it should be. Old hardware doesn’t just take up space. If not handled properly, it can put your data at risk, damage your reputation, and leave you out of […]
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How Improper IT Disposal Leads to Data Breaches—And How to Prevent It

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM Data breaches are becoming more common, putting businesses and individuals at risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and compliance violations. Many organizations focus on securing their networks and cloud systems but overlook one major vulnerability—old IT equipment. When computers, hard drives, and servers are not properly disposed […]
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Insider Threats & ITAD: Preventing Data Sabotage Before It Happens

By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM When people think about cybersecurity threats, the focus is often on external attacks—ransomware, phishing scams, and hackers trying to break in from the outside. But one of the most overlooked risks comes from inside your organization. Employees, whether acting maliciously or just making careless mistakes, can […]
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The NRC’s ITAD Failures: A Costly Reminder of Why IT Asset Management Matters

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM The latest federal audit of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) uncovered serious IT asset management failures that should serve as a wake-up call for organizations across industries. Mismanaged IT assets don’t just create security risks—they can lead to financial waste, compliance failures, and operational inefficiencies. If your […]
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The FBI’s ITAD Missteps: A Wake-Up Call for Every Organization

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM A recent federal audit of the FBI’s IT asset management practices has revealed critical weaknesses that should have every organization paying attention. If one of the nation’s top law enforcement agencies struggles to track and secure its retired IT assets, what does that say for the rest […]
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Annual Community Shred Event!

SEAM is proud to participate in the annual Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire Shred Event! This is a fantastic opportunity to securely dispose of unwanted documents and protect yourself from identity theft. Here’s what you need to know: Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Time: 8:00 am to Noon SEAM’s Location: South location in the […]
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