How Will 5G Lead to More Electronics Recycled Than Ever Before?
Verizon launched 5G Home in specific cities back in October 2018. Throughout 2019, plans are to keep expanding 5G Home to new cities and bring it to mobile users. To do this, networks must be upgraded.As 5G rolls out across the nation, people need to upgrade to devices that are capable of using 5G. This […]
GDPR’s First-Year Impact by the Numbers
It has been a year since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance deadline kicked in, and in that time the landmark privacy and cybersecurity regulatory rules have made waves worldwide among enterprises with European connections. GDPR has raised the bar for privacy and security awareness at the board level, as well as assured […]
It’s Been One Year Since GDPR Scared the Crap Out of Silicon Valley, What’s Next?
Get out the streamers and balloons: May 25 is the one year anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation coming into effect, the day the world’s most important digital privacy legislation became law. The law was hyped up to come in with a roar. It’s spent much of the last year in a whisper. The […]
ERI Featured in Time Magazine Coverage of 4G to 5G Switchover
ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has been prominently featured in a Time Magazine article about the impending 4G to 5G switchover and the glut of e-waste it is likely to generate in its wake.The article, titled “ The World Has an E-Waste Problem,” describes the […]
ERI’s John Shegerian Leads ‘Protecting Your Brand’ Panel at Cyber Investing Summit
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 ‘Protecting Your Brand’ in the age of data security and privacy threats as part of a panel discussion at the Cyber Investing Summit last Thursday at Convene – Financial […]
Data Security Becoming A Big Problem For Mergers & Acquisitions
Prior to any merger or acquisition, you must do your due diligence analyzing the seller’s security procedures. These means fully investigating the company for current breaches or cybersecurity risks.Wouldn’t the company you’re set to buy or take over do this before entering into a merger or acquisition? It’s not always the case. In fact, several […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]