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Year: 2019

5 Reasons Why Tossing Your Hard Drive is a Bad Idea

Upgrading to new computer equipment for your business is exciting, because it will likely increase efficiency and competitive edge, but also frustrating, because of the cost and delays associated with switching over. Of course, that doesn’t even take into account the big question of what to do with your old devices once the upgrade process […]
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What Can You Expect when Professionals Perform Your IT Asset Disposal?

The ever-changing technological landscape demands that businesses that want to remain relevant and competitive upgrade to new equipment and software periodically. Unfortunately, this creates a stockpile of outdated devices that must be properly disposed of, in keeping with environmental and privacy laws. You can attempt to dispose of these devices on your own, but if […]
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How to Recycle Your IT Assets without Putting Your Organization at Risk

Every business these days relies on a variety of IT assets for operations, including computers, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. These devices house sensitive data, which is why organizations have to secure them against both internal and external threats of breach. Companies not only have to protect data for the benefit of customers, but also […]
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The Hidden Security Threat Most Hospitals Overlook

When it comes to securing private consumer data, healthcare facilities must adhere to the highest industry standards. Like other businesses, they have to comply with federal, state, and local privacy laws intended to protect the consumer public from potential hazards like identity theft. However, the healthcare industry also has to meet privacy standards set forth […]
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Bad Data Center Configuration Leads to Extreme Waste Problem

With the growth of online operations and digital data storage, data centers have become a necessity of modern existence. As with any new industry, there are bound to be growing pains, and environmental concerns are certainly among them. Just think back to the rampant pollution of the industrial revolution. People wanted the conveniences new power […]
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How to Get the Most Out of End of Life IT Equipment

When businesses are finished using their computer or networking equipment, what to do with it next can be a challenge. To get the most out of your used IT equipment and stay in compliance, follow this checklist: Get Some Value Back to Reduce TCO (Total Cost of Ownership): Value recovery comes in many different forms. […]
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How Hard Drive Shredding Can Help You Remain Compliant

There are all kinds of laws to govern how business is conducted. There are laws designed to protect the environment, employees, and of course, consumers. Along those lines, your business will have to comply with a variety of privacy laws meant to protect sensitive consumer data and prevent identity theft. There are privacy laws at […]
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Risks in Education: Disposing of Used Technology

Today’s educational programs rely heavily on computers and other electronic devices. When IT equipment is ready to be retired, many institutions have limited budget and time to securely resell or properly recycle hundreds of systems on their own. What are the Risks? According to Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), more than one third […]
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Where to recycle electronics in Sioux Falls?

9.4 million tons are thrown away every year in America alone, and only 12.5% of e-waste is recycled! That’s a LOT of waste – if electronics end up in the landfill, harmful toxins like lead and mercury can leach into the groundwater and we lose all of those precious metals that could have been reused. […]
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