Few technologies in the history of mankind have evolved as quickly and dramatically as the hard drive. Data storage that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and filled a room 50 years ago now costs less than the price of a movie ticket, can fit in your pocket, and can hold thousands of times more…
The secure disposal of sensitive electronic information is a serious concern for virtually every modern business or organization, but the means of doing so is anything but universal. There are no less than 20 different standards for using software to wipe hard drives and other memory devices, as well as different recommended methods of physical…
What many companies don’t realize is that what they are throwing away can actually be valuable commodities. Waste costs for businesses have simply become another bill that gets paid just as their electricity and water without thinking twice. Once their establishment opens up, dumpsters start becoming filled and hauled away without businesses giving a second…
Here at CompuCycle, the most important part of what we do is to ensure that all data inside the electronics we process is permanently destroyed beyond recovery. We practice the highest standards in data security from beginning to end of life. We use two methods of data security: Data Sanitization: Meeting the NIST 800-88 standards…
Choosing the right electronics recycler to manager you company’s IT assets is a critically important decision. Selecting the wrong electronics recycler can mean exposing your company to data mismanagement and subjecting your company to serious legal and financial risk. Contracting with an R2 Certified electronics recycler, like CompuCycle, means peace of mind and knowing that…
If you think that recycling does not affect the lives of everyday people, you may want to continue reading. It is estimated that electronic waste is causing severe health concerns for millions of people around the world, mostly in developing nations of Africa, Europe and Asia. So, while your next door neighbors might not see…
