Understanding DOD vs. NIST vs. IEEE Requirements for Data Destruction
Choosing Data Destruction Guidelines Choosing the right data destruction guideline to abide by can be difficult. The three main ITAD guidelines currently in use are DoD 5220.22-M, NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883-2022. DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88 were created by the government, for the government, before being picked up [...]
Finding the Right Hard Drive Destruction Service
Data is a company’s most valuable asset, and while businesses spend billions each year protecting their active IT assets, decommissioned assets can easily be forgotten. Whether you're a business or an individual, finding a reliable hard drive destruction service is essential to safeguarding your data and protecting your privacy. Industry-Standard [...]
How To Destroy a Hard Drive
Data protection is a multibillion-dollar industry. Businesses and individuals alike live in fear of a data breach, but not all take the measures to ensure that the data in their End-of-Life assets is protected. Hard drive destruction is the most effective way to prevent a data breach, and for [...]
How Does Recycling eScrap Work?
As people and businesses have come to rely on technology, electronic scrap (eScrap) has become an increasingly large issue. Recycling eScrap keeps this waste out of landfills and recovers valuable components. The History of eScrap Regulation eScrap was first regulated in the United States in 1976 with [...]
How IT Asset Disposition Companies Ensure Regulatory Compliance
IT asset disposition companies play a crucial role in ensuring that outdated or surplus technology is disposed of responsibly. Knowing and adhering to regulations is a cornerstone of this process, covering both data protection and environmental sustainability. IT asset disposition companies rely on certifications to demonstrate not only their commitment [...]
The Role and Regulation of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in the United States
The United States regulates the handling, use, and storage of sensitive data, and it also regulates the devices this data is stored on. The mishandling of both the information and the equipment can lead to fines, data breaches, and loss of client trust. Knowing the laws and regulations surrounding [...]
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CentricsIT Celebrates Earth Day with Free E-Waste Pickups
IT Asset Disposition Provider Providing Free Pickups throughout April for Consumer E-Waste ATLANTA, Apr. 16, 2024 – CentricsIT, an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) provider with more than 17 years of experience serving global [...]
CentricsIT Transitions Global Services Division to Park Place Technologies, Retains Hardware Resale Division
ATLANTA, December 6, 2022—CentricsIT announced today that Park Place Technologies has acquired its global professional services division. Park Place Technologies, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a world leader in third-party maintenance and IT management [...]
CentricsIT Recognized With Sixth GLOBE Award Commendation
The 2022 GLOBE Awards recognize CentricsIT for entering new international markets in 2021. ATLANTA, April 21 – CentricsIT is honored to have received a GLOBE Award (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) from the Georgia Department [...]
CentricsIT cited in Gartner Research on Third-Party Maintenance
CentricsIT profiled in Gartner reports titled, “Competitive Landscape: Partnering with Third-Party Maintenance Providers for Data Center and Network Maintenance Cost Optimization” and “Market Guide for Data Center and Network Third-Party Hardware Maintenance.” Research firm [...]