Data Security
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Managing Sensitive Information on Mobile Devices
More and more business these days is conducted remotely, from home or on the go, using a variety of mobile devices, including cell phones and tablets. These tools allow your North Dakota business to proceed even when employees travel, take sick days, or simply work from home to avoid a long commute. Are cell phones […]
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Do You Need a Hardware Asset Management Plan?
Your ITAM, or IT asset management strategy is an essential part of spending wisely and getting the greatest use value from pricey IT equipment and devices. A failure to plan could result in wasteful and negligent practices that cost you unnecessary funds and put your company and your customers at risk. There’s no question that […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Just Any ITAD Vendor with Your Data
When it comes time to dispose of IT assets, either through shredding and recycling or wiping and remarketing, you obviously need a qualified, experienced vendor you can trust. While you could try to manage this process on your own, the truth is that you probably don’t have the necessary resources to devote to it (including […]
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The Risks of Electronics Recycling on America Recycles Day
As we celebrate America Recycles Day, organizations across the country are pledging and showing their support for recycling. At SEAM, we want to remind Sioux Falls and surrounding area businesses of the risks they face when recycling electronics and IT equipment. Properly managing the disposal of end-of-life IT assets is a great way to promote […]
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How to Maximize Your IT Asset Recovery
The bottom line is always important in business. If you want to thrive, you have to be careful to balance income and expenditures, spending when necessary, but also saving money where you can to maximize profitability. When it comes to IT assets, this can be difficult. Technological advances seem near constant in this day and […]
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What are IT Ghost Assets?
Some people believe that we are surrounded by a spirit world we cannot see. Whether it gives you comfort that your loved ones may be watching over you and protecting you, or it concerns you that they’re hovering about, you’re at least aware of the concept and you can choose to embrace it or ignore […]
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The Difference Between an IT Disposal and IT Disposition Company
Businesses now rely on a vast array of electronics to perform tasks ranging from simple to complex. It used to be that credit card purchases were verified by carbon copies made on manual imprinting machines. Today, electronic equipment digitally captures card data stored on magnetic strips or embedded microchips, encrypting it and sending purchase data […]
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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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Why DIY Asset Disposition is Never Worth the Risk
Businesses are always looking for ways to reduce costs, minimize waste, and boost the profit margin, and with good reason. More profit means greater opportunity to grow and increased rewards for the company and its employees. While cost-cutting is typically considered a good thing, there is a fine line between minimizing expenses and cheaping out, […]
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