News & Updates

Home » Blog

Sioux Falls Paper Shred Event!

Don’t miss out on the 2023 Shred Event, this Saturday: April 22, 2023 SEAM is proud to be supporting the annual event this year, helping to shred all the documents collected! According to the Sioux Falls Crimestoppers: Whether you’re getting rid of old tax files, closing a business or just clearing the clutter…. we’ll take […]
Read More
Is Outdated Tech Holding You Back?

Technology is constantly evolving, and it can be a challenge for businesses to keep up with the latest updates. However, failing to do so can have serious consequences. Outdated equipment can hinder productivity, increase the risk of security breaches, and cost you money. One of the biggest risks of using outdated IT equipment is the […]
Read More
The Environmental Impact of Improper Battery

These days, the world runs on batteries. But once these batteries wear out, they pose a threat to the environment. When you toss a battery in the trash, its contents don’t stay confined to your local landfill. The chemical components can contaminate the surrounding ecosystem and pose a potential environmental hazard. Groundwater Contamination When batteries […]
Read More
Common Risks of In-Office Shredding

In-office shredding is a common practice that many companies use to dispose of sensitive documents. However, several safety and security risks are associated with this document disposal method. Learn about these risks and how you can protect your business from them. Inadequate Shredding Equipment One of the most significant risks of in-office shredding is inadequate […]
Read More
5 Important Considerations Before Outsourcing Your Company’s Document Shredding Needs

Once you’ve decided that you need to destroy business documents containing personally identifiable information (PII) or protected health information (PHI), the next decision will be how to go about destroying them. You can handle shredding in-house, but most businesses hire a professional document shredding service. Having a professional service take care of data destruction is […]
Read More
3 Reasons Your Business Should Invest in Hard Drive Destruction

Storing and accessing information is important for businesses — but so is deleting it when it’s no longer needed. Having a plan of action for dealing with digital storage is essential for companies that work with any type of private information. Unfortunately, merely dragging digital assets into a recycle bin won’t entirely eradicate them, meaning […]
Read More
4 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Paper Shredder and Hire the Experts

There are a variety of important reasons to safeguard your customers’ personally identifiable information (PII). After all, they are placing their trust in you by supplying that information in the first place. Beyond mere courtesy, there are also ordinances and regulations that your business is required to adhere to. These regulations mandate the safe destruction […]
Read More
3 Principles of Personal Information Retention and Disposal

If your business requires you to retain your customers’ personal information, you have legal obligations to meet. One of the most crucial is ensuring that your customers’ personal information is disposed of safely and responsibly. To help make sure you don’t run afoul of any regulatory entities, here are some key principles of personal information […]
Read More
eWaste Statistics: Could a Potential Source of Clean Energy Be Laying Around Your Office?

As experts across the country attempt to work out a solution to the ongoing transition away from fossil fuels and other finite energy resources, it is becoming clear that a workable solution has been staring us in the face for years. That’s right; our old cell phones could be a potential source of clean energy. […]
Read More