News & Updates

Month: March 2018

  • Up your IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Game

    Data stored on technology, whether in-use or not, should always be protected. If not, information could easily be stolen from unused hard drives, servers, cell phones, or other devices. With a common focus on cybersecurity, security gaps during the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) process becomes an easy target. When IT devices are ready to be […]

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  • 5 Dangerous Ways to Dispose of Old Hard Drives

    Computer technology has revolutionized the ability to create, store, and share data. No longer do businesses have to deal with the hassles inherent to hard copies of documents, including figuring out where to store mountains of paper and wasting untold hours on filing and sending data by courier. The downside, of course, is that tons […]

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  • Why Every Workplace Needs to Take Hard Drive Destruction Seriously

    Most businesses go to great lengths to secure digital data. You probably have a firewall and antivirus protections in place to secure your network. There’s a good chance you utilize strict password protection protocols to ensure that only approved employees have access to certain data. You may even encrypt data in the unlikely event of […]

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  • What Data Remains?

    When technology is ready to be upgraded, companies in Sioux Falls and beyond face many choices when getting rid of their equipment. Whether required by legislation, preventing a data breach, or just keeping proprietary information secure, all data stored must be properly removed before reselling, reusing or recycling. What Types of Data Remain? The huge […]

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  • $27.8M Fine for Improper Disposal

    Last week, the home improvement retailer Home Depot was ordered to pay $27 million for the improper disposal of hazardous waste, including batteries, electronics, and customer information. The state’s attorney general said they will pay about $16 million in civil penalties, $9 million toward environmental protection and compliance, and nearly $2 million to cover costs. Chain of Custody and the […]

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  • Can you Trust an Electronics Recycler with Data Destruction?

    Keeping your data secure is critical no matter what industry your business is in. This is especially important when it comes time to refresh your computer equipment and get rid of the old. What happens to the data stored on your used equipment? Many businesses assume they are safe when they get rid of IT […]

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