The Absolute IT Asset Disposal Blog

Each of the UK’s 3.5 million registered businesses handle and file thousands of business documents each year. Looking at your own company, you are most likely aware of just how much room these filed documents occupy. But you should also know that not all of these documents need to be kept. In fact, keeping unneeded documents can actually place your company on the wrong side of the law, as well as...

Electronic information is not the only source of data proliferation. Many instances of identity theft and fraud can be traced back to stolen or misplaced paper documents. An inadequate policy for data handling and disposal can be placing your employees, your customers and your business at risk.

The UK’s waste output contains an increasing number of IT assets, including mobile devices and hard drives. Millions of computers, servers and storage devices are discarded by businesses every year. When added up, the problem this presents to overburdened UK landfills becomes clear. The printers, circuit boards, mobile devices, hard drives and monitors that are discarded are collectively known as...

The tasks you manage on a daily basis create a lot of data. Tracking suppliers, cash flow and payroll management is just the tip of the iceberg. And what about the information produced by your company; from employees, partners and clients? When you think about it, you begin to see just how much of that information can be considered sensitive. Sensitive information must be carefully managed so...

Depending on the items an asset disposal company deals with, there may be several processes involved. When you’re looking for a company to help ensure the security of your data, the following methods are important to be aware of so that you can choose the company best equipped to meet your needs.

Data proliferation is a phenomenon that can occur terrifyingly quickly. As a result, it can be difficult to control. In a previous article, we covered the definition of data proliferation, outlined how it can happen and suggested steps for its control. This article will cover more ways to deal with data proliferation, as well as proper storage and tracking.

Is the equipment you’re using in your office running less efficiently than it used to? No equipment lasts forever, and your office computers and other devices are no different. On the other hand, you may not need to upgrade to the most current technology right now and send your old devices for IT equipment disposal. Indeed, the answer to the question of when to switch out your equipment can be...

As technologically-advanced as the batteries in your company’s devices may be, the time will come when they no longer work as they used to. Lithium-ion batteries offer greater energy storage capacity than their NiMH and NiCd counterparts, but contain flammable elements. The lithium-ion batteries found in the laptops, mobile phones and other devices your employees use must be transported and...

You’ve made the decision to upgrade all of the computers in your office, and send your old machines for secure IT disposal to a reputable company. You’ve ensured that all data has been stored safely away. Every item on your list has been checked, and your data is safe. Or is it? Even if you’ve done everything you’re supposed to, your data can still be vulnerable.

Tablets have become the new means for employees to get the job done, especially when working remotely. However, the increased mobility of workers also means that sensitive company data can be transported anywhere. While you can’t prevent data from leaving company headquarters, you can still ensure its security.