If you ask most IT leaders why they're retiring equipment earlier than they used to, you'll probably hear a familiar list of concerns: Artificial intelligence is creating more data than ever before. Cyberattacks seem to make headlines every week. Privacy regulations...
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Every Vendor Is Part of Your Cybersecurity Program
If you've worked in IT for more than a few years, you've probably noticed that vendor conversations have changed. There was a time when choosing a vendor mostly came down to whether they could solve the problem, fit the budget, and provide good support. Security was...
Investing in the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals | DSU Cyber Camp
For another summer, SEAM is proud to support the CybHER Security Institute at Dakota State University by providing retired mini PCs for campers to explore, disassemble, and learn from. There's something pretty exciting about watching technology get a second life—not...
What Happens If an Auditor Asks About a Device You Retired Three Years Ago?
Whether it's a laptop replacement project, a server refresh, or the retirement of networking equipment, organizations often focus on getting equipment removed from their facility and moving on to the next project. The challenge is that the responsibility for those...
The Conversation Around Data Destruction Is Changing
For years, most conversations around retired technology started with a pretty straightforward question: "What's this stuff worth?" Can it be resold? Can it help offset the next refresh? Is there anything left that still has value? As organizations became more focused...
Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Safety Risk Hiding in Plain Sight
If it feels like you're hearing more stories about lithium-ion battery fires lately, you're not imagining it. Lithium-ion batteries power much of modern life. They're in our phones, laptops, tablets, power tools, backup battery packs, e-bikes, electric vehicles,...
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Investing in the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals | DSU Cyber Camp
For another summer, SEAM is proud to support the CybHER Security Institute at Dakota State University by providing retired mini PCs for campers to explore,...
SEAM Featured on the Sustainable Steps Podcast: What Happens to Your IT Equipment
SEAM was recently featured on the Sustainable Steps Podcast by Goodwill of the Great Plains, where Levi Hentges sat down to talk through something most people...
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...
We Did It Again: SEAM Passes All Certifications (Including Surprise Audit)
When you're handing over your servers, computers, hard drives, and sensitive data, how do you know you can trust the company you're giving them to? This is how. At...