May 16, 2019

ERI’s John Shegerian Leads Panel on Organic Growth at Waste Expo

John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, led a panel discussion on Organic Growth during the Business Growth Forum at the Waste Expo in Las Vegas last week.Hosted by Comerica and designed for small and midsized environmental services companies […]

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May 14, 2019

5 Common Sense Tips For Effective End Of Life Data Destruction

That outdated electronic device you or your company is ready to trash could still be filled with vital information. Printers, computer hard drives, phones, and copiers are just a few of the electronics that store information. In the wrong hands, there are names, phone numbers, addresses, passwords, tax information, and other details that are desirable.PC […]

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May 9, 2019

ERI Featured in Wall Street Journal Coverage of Secure Tech Recycling Surge in Wake of GDPR Rules

Read the Original WSJ Article ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has been featured in a Wall Street Journal article about Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws. The article, titled “EU Rule Prompts Security-Focused Tech Recycling at U.S. Companies,” describes the pressing need […]

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May 6, 2019

The US Government Isn’t Following Data Protection Standards

Data protection and privacy statutes are designed to protect Americans. The Federal Information Security Management Act is meant to protect U.S. residents from cyber threats. There are also state laws designed to protect the residents of that specific state. These laws are designed to keep vital information like your Social Security number, financial information, health […]

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May 6, 2019

ERI’s John Shegerian Describes Privacy, Data Protection and Security Best Practices at Ai4 Cybersecurity Conference

John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, was a featured panelist this week at the Ai4 Cybersecurity Conference in New York City.Over two days, the Ai4 Cybersecurity event brings together business leaders, data practitioners, and AI pioneers who are […]

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May 3, 2019

Large GDPR Fines Are Imminent, EU Privacy Regulators Say

Companies can expect large penalties from the European Union this summer, more than a year after the sweeping General Data Protection Regulation took effect last May. Officials from Ireland and the U.K. said they are investigating major GDPR cases and plan to announce enforcement actions in the next few months, adding that the cases took […]

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May 1, 2019

ERI Launches A.I.-Driven Robotic System at Indiana Facility

ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has announced the installation and launch of its groundbreaking A.I.-driven robotic system at its Indiana facility.Following on the heels of ERI’s installation of its A.I. and robotics technology at its Fresno, California headquarters, the company has installed its […]

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April 29, 2019

Will The United States Adopt A National Privacy Law?

Privacy is so essential, yet it seems that there’s a lack of enforcement. Look at the huge data breach of Equifax in 2017. More than 148 million people’s personal information was exposed in that breach. Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license information, credit card numbers, and phone numbers were part of this breach. A […]

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April 8, 2019

Why ITAD Is Essential To Properly Managing E-waste

Information Technology and Electronics Asset Disposition (ITAD) is an important step in protecting data on outdated electronic devices. Technology changes constantly and outgrows its usefulness. Rather than have tons of obsolete or outdated electronics end up in landfills, electronics recycling and e-waste companies like ERI Direct recycle or give new life to this e-waste.Why Recycle […]

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