ITAD Providers Ensure Data Security Throughout Disposition

When it comes time to retire IT assets, many users are still unaware of how to dispose of them. Many companies store retired IT assets in empty closets or office spaces until necessary arrangements are made, which can cause storage issues. Having a disposition process saves an enterprise time and money, helps achieve sustainability goals, and protects enterprise data with data security ITAD services. 

The world is becoming increasingly digital, which means data security should be a primary concern for every business, and having a disposition plan in place can help prevent risks of data leaks even after assets are retired. IT asset disposition providers like HOBI offer data destruction and security services throughout the disposition process. 

Data Erasure

Data remains on IT assets until it is properly wiped. Office supplies like laptops, tablets, phones, printers, scanners, desktops, and even cameras store exponential amounts of enterprise and employee data that can fall into the wrong hands if not properly sanitized. ITAD providers offer data erasure to solve potential data leaks during disposition. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure software, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device. Any devices that cannot be erased are destroyed via shredding technology to prevent further data leaks. Our team adheres to the most stringent data security protocols, compliant with NIST 800-18 and DOD standards, throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.

Asset Storage

Data security doesn’t stop at erasure. During disposition, IT assets are just as vulnerable in storage as they would be on the streets.  ITAD providers take extra precautions to ensure the safety of clients’ assets with external protection like cameras and padlocked cages. 

Data Center Decommissioning

Data centers are the most critical aspect of an organization, as they keep sensitive enterprise and employee data. Data center decommissioning can be stressful, but ITAD providers offer data center services such as decommissioning, asset management and remarketing, and relocation. HOBI provides on-site services and customized data center solutions to meet clients’ needs. 

HOBI International, Inc. is an R2v3, RIOS, ISO 14001, and WBE-certified IT asset management and disposition provider with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. We prioritize data security in every step of the disposition process and ensure clients that their data is in capable hands even after retirement. Our value-added services and customizable solutions provide accountability and transparency throughout the disposition process. HOBI also offers mobility-managed services like repair, refurbishment, and remarketing opportunities to maximize asset value. 

For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.