Compliance
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The Most Common Signs You Need Help with IT Asset Disposition
Proper disposal of e-waste is an important part of any business operation these days for companies that want to remain compliant with environmental laws, but you have to take extra care with any IT equipment and devices that store data so you can also comply with consumer privacy laws. In short, you have to engage […]
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What Should Your Business Do with Old Computers or Hard Drives?
There are many advantages to be gained from using advanced computer and mobile technologies, but the obvious downside is turnover. Within just a few years, the latest devices have become obsolete, and once they’re no longer supported, businesses need to upgrade to newer options that allow them to remain safe and competitive. This, of course, […]
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Self-Made Claims are Not the Same
According to SERI, the organization behind the R2 certification program, many organizations have recently been advertising their services, touting their use of R2 Certified recyclers. While these companies certainly may offer valuable services, its important to understand the difference between using a company that says they use a certified partner, and a company who is actually certified themselves. […]
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5 Crucial ITAD Elements Every Business Needs
IT asset disposition, or ITAD, represents the end of the line for your outdated or unusable computer equipment and electronics. Whether your equipment no longer meets your needs, it’s broken down, or you’ve simply decided it’s time to upgrade, you have to take care in how you dispose of it. Protecting your business and your […]
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E-Waste Disposal: What You Need to Know
According to the UNU-IAS Global E-Waste Monitor, 41.8 million metric tons of e-waste was generated on a global scale in 2014, a number predicted to rise to nearby 50 million by 2018. Only a portion of this mountain of equipment and electronics gets recycled, while the rest is sent to landfills. This is unfortunate because […]
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Elevating Your ITAD Management Strategy
Successfully protecting data is no easy feat, and it requires a comprehensive approach that follows the life cycle of data and devices. In the fast-changing world of virtual security, you may need to pivot frequently to ensure you comply with privacy laws and keep company and consumer data safe. This can be a tall order […]
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Challenges in CRT Recycling
If you’ve been in business for a while and you’re just getting around to creating IT asset disposition (ITAD) policies and procedures, you could have a significant backlog of outdated equipment languishing in supply rooms or off-site storage warehouses. As you’re no doubt aware, you have to take care in disposing of old equipment and […]
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How to Manage the ITAD Reporting Gap
Ideally, your Sioux Falls, SD business will track every IT device within your organization from the moment you buy it until the moment it is destroyed. However, even with a tracking system in place, this isn’t always entirely feasible. Not only are you dealing with potentially hundreds or thousands of devices, including computers, laptops, tablets, […]
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Why Businesses Must Comply with Data Disposal Regulations
Data security has probably always been a paramount concern to businesses. It’s hard to believe that the first credit cards appeared nearly 100 years ago, although credit cards as we know them today (bank credit cards) wouldn’t appear and start to gain traction until the late ‘50s/early 60’s. Even social security didn’t exist until 1935. […]
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