How Server Decommissioning Services Help Cloud Providers
Cloud computing is convenient, but cloud providers have to carefully consider how to manage secure server decommissioning. Amazon is a leader in the cloud computing market, but it only holds 32% of the share. Smaller companies falling into the “Other” category dominate as cloud providers. Most workers spend time with one or all of the […]
ERI Names Kevin Dillon to Board of Directors
ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has announced that it has named Kevin J. Dillon to its Board of Directors.Dillon is a co-founder of ERI and has served among the company’s leadership now for 16 years.As ERI’s current Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales […]
E-Waste and Privacy Laws to Watch for in 2021
In 2020, only half of the U.S. has enacted laws or regulations that mandate e-recycling. Many still do not have any laws on the books. Only 19 states ban electronics from landfills. Even with current laws, Statista reports that only 20% of e-waste is properly documented, collected, and recycled. That’s frightening if you stop and […]
ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest IT asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, will team up with MRM and TCL® to host a free, safely social distanced electronics recycling event for all Fresno-area residents on Saturday, November 14th (America Recycles Day). The event provides locals with an opportunity to […]
City & State New York Interviews John Shegerian of ERI
ERI’s Co-Founder and Executive Chairman John Shegerian was recently interviewed by reporter Jonathan Lentz of City & State New York on the topic of the increased dangers of hardware hacking in the age of COVID. Hardware cybersecurity has become of growing concern to businesses and government agencies all around the world. ERI is at the […]
What Is Chain-of-Custody With Electronics Recycling and IT Asset Disposition?
In electronics recycling and IT asset disposal, chain-of-custody is a process that documents exactly where electronic items are during all stages of recycling. It includes an item’s custody, transfer, analysis, and disposal. Why does this matter? If a company doesn’t know where items are, there’s no way to prove information on those electronics wasn’t stolen […]
Privacy Laws and Data Destruction: Why You Need to Properly Manage Your Hardware
If you ask someone what they fear losing in a breach or hack, financial/banking data, computer/network information, and identity information top the list. People are less afraid of losing their contact information or medical information. It’s your responsibility to make sure you’re meeting privacy laws and properly disposing of hardware.Any business or organization that stores […]
Improper Data Decommissioning Can Cost Your Business Millions
Data decommissioning is a process where electronics and other assets that hold important data are removed from a company’s possession in a responsible manner. It could be the result of a company shutting down, expanding, or simply needing to get rid of outdated equipment. Done correctly, sensitive information isn’t exposed or at risk of being […]
Kids Smartwatch Isn’t Nearly Secure Enough, Report Reveals
Sascha Brodsky of Lifewire recently wrote an article titled “Kids Smartwatch Isn’t Nearly Secure Enough, Report Reveals” explaining the security concerns with children’s smartwatches, electronics, and toys. ERI’s John Shegerian was quoted in the article as a cybersecurity expert.“The vast majority of people today don’t realize just how much of their private data is now […]
How to Properly Destroy a Hard Drive & It’s Data
One gig of data can contain up to 675,000 pages of information. That’s just one gig. Imagine how much information is on multiple computers, printers, phones, etc. in your office or at home. Each one of those devices has the power to ruin a person, business, or agency if it isn’t properly destroyed. Data destruction […]