What does data destruction have to do with sustainability? In today's digital age, data security is paramount. However, it's crucial to recognize that data destruction goes beyond simply safeguarding sensitive information. It also plays a pivotal role in promoting...
Right to Repair Gains Momentum in New York and California
The fight for the Right to Repair is gaining momentum across the United States, with significant implications for individual tech consumers and businesses. California recently joined the ranks of states enforcing the Right to Repair for electronics when Governor Gavin...
IBM Reports Rising Data Breach Costs: Safeguarding Your Business in 2023
According to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach report, the average cost of a data breach has surged to a staggering $4.45 million per incident in 2023. This marks a 2.3% increase from the previous year and a significant 15.3% rise from the 2020 average cost of $3.86...
How much are my old electronics worth?
Electronics, as you know, depreciate rapidly in value over time. Like a new car driving off the lot, the moment an electronic device becomes 'last year's model,' its market value plummets. This isn’t a bad thing; instead, it’s a reminder to act quickly when offloading...
3 Reasons Data Destruction is Crucial During Office Relocation
Relocating an office is a complex operation that involves more than just moving furniture and equipment. Your organization may be transitioning to a new business model, such as shifting from a sales center to a technical hub, or simply downsizing your office. Either...
Our Guide to IT Asset End-of-Life Management (EOL Management)
Your high-tech trash isn’t just trash: it poses a serious risk to your business. Every organization, whether a large enterprise organization or a small business, should establish a formal procedure for managing end-of-life (EOL) IT equipment. A cornerstone of this...
A Comprehensive Guide to Reviewing Your Company’s IT Asset Management Process
Spring is upon us, and it is time to take action. Do not procrastinate cleaning out your old office IT storage closet for another minute. Now is the best time to review your IT asset management process. In this blog post, we’ll present a step-by-step guide on how to...
The Single Most Overlooked Method to Avoid a Data Breach
Data breaches, or instances of stolen information, are a significant threat to businesses. Of course, in order to avoid data breaches, it's crucial to implement strong security measures, train employees on cybersecurity best practices, use encryption, perform regular...
What is IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)?
IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the process of disposing of, recycling, or repurposing IT equipment and the data contained within them. It’s important to note that data destruction is crucial for ITAD. Without the destruction of data, you’re looking at the possibility...
How do I get rid of my used electronics?
When disposing of electronics, it’s important to do it securely, and in an environmentally sustainable way. You don’t want to risk a data breach or loss of data, so you might consider hiring a specialized data destruction company to mitigate that risk. Here’s the...