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Category: Data Destruction
Data Destruction
Alex

12 Types of IT Services

We opened our doors for business in 1965 with the idea to transform the IT lifecycle through technology, transparency, standards, and processes. As a family-owned and operated business, we planted our roots as a round reel tape company in Downey, CA. Over the past 50 years, we have sprouted into one of the most trustworthy, reliable, and authoritative organizations in the industry. ITAD As an industry leader since 1965, we provide the best value for your surplus and used assets

Alex March 24, 2022
data lifecycle managent
Big Data
Alex

How to Properly Manage the Data Lifecycle

Earlier data were recorded on pen and paper and used to get transferred through the hands of people. For confidential data, trustworthy personnel were selected for transferring of data. Details about the time of exchange of documents were kept secret and the documents were sealed with melted wax to protect them from thieves. Now doing the same thing now will make those workers lose all their hair. Not to forget the coding, software, and data about people traveling on a

Alex December 6, 2021
Data Destruction
Steven

Degaussing – Data Destruction Basics

What is Degaussing? If you’re familiar with the data storage industry, there’s a chance you’ve come across the term degaussing before. Most people associate this funny little word with erasing data, and they wouldn’t be wrong. But degaussing is more than just erasing data, it’s rendering it irretrievable for any future use. Follow along as we go more in depth into the degaussing process and reveal more than you might know.  By definition degaussing is technique used to permanently delete

Steven January 5, 2021
securely erase harddrives
Data Destruction
Alex

How to Securely Erase Hard Drives (HDD) and Solid State Drives (SSDs)

Data breaches and identity theft are costly—and often preventable. If you’re planning to sell or dispose of an old hard drive or SSD, it’s critical to ensure your data is gone for good. Simply deleting files or formatting the drive isn’t enough. Let’s walk through how to securely erase harddrives and SSDs using the most effective and reliable methods available today. The Risk of Not Properly Erasing Drives A study by Blancco Technology Group revealed a shocking truth: of 200

Alex July 7, 2016

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