The article highlights the growing problem of electronic waste, which reached 62 million metric tons in 2022, and emphasizes the role of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in promoting sustainability.
Jeff Datkuliak
I am the Director of Ohio Operations at ARCOA Group, a leading provider of IT asset disposition solutions for clients across various industries. I have over 25 years of experience in business development, sales, and marketing, and an MBA from Northwestern University with a focus on business strategy and value creation.
It’s Always About the Data!
This article reviews different hard drive configurations and the need for appropriate data destruction methods, such as erasure, degaussing, or shredding, to ensure data security compliance. It stresses the importance of regularly assessing ITAD vendor practices and internal policies to keep pace with evolving storage technologies.
How does Hardware Asset Management Support Cybersecurity?
I have noticed recently the increase in discussions with industry professionals and the awareness of the impact of a documented ITAM process as it relates to Cyber Security Practices….. Duhhhh, About Time!!!!! As Dr. Barb says, you can’t secure what you don’t know you have! Hardware management is a core competency of ITAM.
Sustainability: How Does Your Disposition Vendor’s Certifications Impact Your Environmental Footprint
Global e-Waste is growing exponentially every year!
Have you wondered how your disposition process is contributing to reducing this global burden and what does your ITAD vendor’s certifications e-Stewards and R2 mean to you?
What to Manage and Where is My Data?
Does your ITAM program encompass all the areas where Data can reside? We will discuss overlooked asset classes, hardware and storage configurations that are often overlooked.
Managing Security Risks with Documented ITAM
You can’t secure what you don’t know you have! A documented process from procurement through disposal is a critical partner to Managing Risks related to Data Security.