News & Updates

Home » Blog

Preventing Corporate Espionage with Hard Drive Shredding

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM Corporate espionage isn’t just something that happens in movies—it’s a real and growing threat. Companies invest heavily in cybersecurity to protect their networks, yet many overlook a critical weak point: retired hard drives and storage devices. If these aren’t properly destroyed, competitors, cybercriminals, or bad actors could […]
Read More
Five Things Every Midwest Business Should Know About Disposing of Office Electronics

By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. In 2022 alone, 62 million metric tons of e-waste were generated globally—nearly double the amount in 2010. With this growth showing no signs of slowing, e-waste is expected to exceed 80 million metric tons […]
Read More
Balancing Sustainability and Security: ITAD’s Role in ESG Success

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM As businesses strive to balance profitability with sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals have become a critical benchmark for accountability and long-term value. Managing IT equipment responsibly is a significant step toward achieving these goals, addressing both environmental impact and data security. A well-developed IT Asset […]
Read More
Data Dangers: 3 Lessons Business Owners Can Learn from Recent Breaches

By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM Cyberattacks are getting more creative, more frequent, and more destructive—and 2024 proved no one is immune. From ransomware attacks on healthcare systems to breaches exposing sensitive data at major corporations, the year’s incidents have shown how vulnerable businesses of all sizes can be. If you’re managing […]
Read More
5 Data Security Policies Every Business Needs in Their Employee Handbook

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM Over the past 20 years, businesses in the region have faced a growing challenge: keeping sensitive data secure. As technology continues to evolve, companies have had to adapt quickly, adding new devices, software, and—just as importantly—policies to ensure their teams know how to handle data safely. It’s […]
Read More
Building a Circular Future: The Importance of Sustainable IT Asset Management

By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM The tech industry moves at lightning speed. New devices, software upgrades, and cloud innovations seem to hit the market daily. But as businesses embrace these advancements, there’s a critical question we all need to ask: What happens to the old technology we leave behind? At SEAM, […]
Read More
The IT Budget Boost You Didn’t Know You Had

By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM When it’s time to upgrade your organization’s IT assets, you might not realize that your outdated equipment still holds value. Depending on the age, original cost, and current market demand, those retired devices could help stretch your IT budget further by being remarketed. Timing Is Everything The […]
Read More
SEAM Recertified to NAID AAA: What IT Leaders in Sioux Falls & the Upper Midwest Need to Know

By: Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships, SEAM As IT professionals, we’re constantly balancing innovation with the responsibility to secure sensitive data. That’s why I’m proud to share that SEAM has once again achieved NAID AAA Certification, reaffirming our commitment to providing the highest standard in secure data destruction services. This certification is a game-changer […]
Read More
SEAM ITAD Podcast: Safe Handling of Used Batteries

Join our Vice President/Compliance Engineer, Paul Baldwin, for the SEAM ITAD Podcast, your go-to resource for IT asset disposition. In this episode, we’re discussing a small but mighty topic: Used Batteries. Why Safe Battery Handling Matters Improper battery handling can be a serious fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association, lithium-ion battery fires […]
Read More