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End of Lease Hard Drive Data Makes Digital Theft Easy
As a responsible business owner, you’re no doubt aware of privacy laws South Dakota and North Dakota companies must follow to protect consumers. If you accept confidential, personal data from customers, you are required by law to secure it against theft. This starts with preventive measures like firewalls, antivirus programs, and password protection designed to […]
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How to Keep Your Business Ahead of a Data Breach
Experts have long said it’s a matter of when, not if, you will suffer a data breach. This is a scary situation for any small or midsize business to be in. Breaches could cost millions, and you most likely don’t have that kind of cash to spare. While preventing a data breach isn’t always possible, […]
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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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Zeal Center partners to launch computer donation drive and tech training for the Sioux Falls area
:: ZEAL Center Press Release :: SIOUX FALLS, SD, August 2019 – A computer technology donation drive supporting Sioux Falls area nonprofits and small businesses is set to launch Monday, November 4, at Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship in Sioux Falls. Potential beneficiaries in need of computer technology can apply online now through the August 30, […]
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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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Planning for Responsible E-Waste Disposal
E-waste has become a hot button issue for many companies looking to clean up their corporate image, comply with expanding environmental laws, and do their part for the planet. Everyone knows it is not only unacceptable, but dangerous to dump e-waste, not just because of the harm toxic components do to the environment, but because […]
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Managing Data Security Risks
Data security used to mean simply placing sensitive information in locked file cabinets. Today, it’s a little more complicated, with all kinds of confidential data existing on devices and in the cloud, locked away behind digital protections that could be breached if you make mistakes. Managing data security risks has become a major concern for […]
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