Safeguarding data is a top priority for many companies, but it is becoming more difficult in an increasingly digital era. Digital problems require digital solutions, and proper IT asset disposition helps ensure data is protected regardless of the situation. Partnering with an ITAD provider for data destruction guarantees that data is safe even after asset retirement. ITAD providers also offer reverse logistics services, which contribute an additional level of data security that is often not considered.
Digital Solutions with Data Erasure
Information technology is the driving force behind the need for data security. Phones, laptops, tablets, vehicles, watches, and even smart appliances all hold significant amounts of personal data that stays on the device until it is properly wiped. Hundreds of thousands of IT assets are decommissioned each year, and only a small fraction are disposed of properly. This means that any data containing devices thrown away in the trash or left in storage are vulnerable to data theft.
Responsible IT asset disposition is essential for data protection. ITAD providers offer certified data erasure services that ensure all data is wiped from a device before it is resold or recycled. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure tool, HOBI Shield, that completely wipes data from a device. Any hard drives that cannot be entirely erased are shredded to ensure further data security.
Logistics as a Data Security Measure
Logistics is often overlooked as part of data security, yet assets are stolen daily, particularly when left unattended in storage. Asset management is just as important as digital data security to prevent data theft, and partnering with an ITAD provider that offers logistics services will help enhance data security measures. For instance, collaborating with multiple vendors for data security and logistics can lead to equipment changes, potentially resulting in data security issues. Partnering with an ITAD provider ensures that all equipment is transported, stored, and disposed of by one vendor, thereby reducing the risk of data breaches.
Another thing to consider is the safety of your IT equipment. Transporting IT assets without damaging any hardware requires proper packaging methods to ensure a safe trip and temperature storage to prevent overheating. Reverse logistics services ensure that IT managers remain accountable by creating clear communication points so that no questions go unanswered and enterprises stay up-to-date on the location and movement of their devices.
HOBI is a premier IT asset management and disposition provider with more than 30 years of industry experience. HOBI prioritizes client satisfaction with optimized reverse logistics solutions, including onsite data erasure to ensure no data breaches occur during transport and secure point-to-point and secure chain-of-custody transportation options. By working closely with each client, we determine their logistics needs while successfully managing costs.
For more information about our reverse logistics or vITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.