The term “circular economy” is a rather new concept. It’s much more than just a catchphrase – it’s a totally different approach to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), as well as waste and asset management, that ensures sustainable growth over time. A Circular Economy reduces material use, redesigns materials to be less resource intensive and recaptures “waste” as a resource to manufacture new materials and products.
off-premises. However, the process of migrating data does open up the possibility of key risks and vulnerabilities. For this reason, it is important to have a robust strategy in place for mitigating the cybersecurity risks during cloud migration.
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Cloud Migration and Data Security
One of the greatest benefits of utilizing cloud-based data centers is that your organization’s data is held securely
off-premises. However, the process of migrating data does open up the possibility of key risks and vulnerabilities. For this reason, it is important to have a robust strategy in place for mitigating the cybersecurity risks during cloud migration.
What is E-Waste and why is it such a problem?
E-waste refers to electronic products that are unwanted, not working and nearing or at the end of their useful life, ie., computers, VCR’s, fax machines, IT servers and racks, and almost anything that has a battery or basic cord. Because many people don’t give much thought to where their e-waste goes, you might not know of any other way to dispose of it other than to simply throw it into the trash, which ultimately ends up in landfills – which is bad for the environment.
Earth Day
As Earth Day 2022 draws near, let’s take a closer look at how ITAD services can help organizations manage their e-waste correctly.
The cost of upgrading to 5G
As a tech-hungry nation gets ready to upgrade to the next generation of lightning-fast 5G devices, there is a surprising environmental cost to be reckoned with – a fresh mountain of obsolete gadgets.
Data destruction – why it matters
The importance of destroying all data would seem to be obvious. Yet according to some studies, as many as 10% of all secondhand hard drives sold over the internet still hold personal information. And it’s not just individuals who fail to destroy all data, it’s businesses as well.
Deciding Between LCD and LED Monitors for Your Business
LCD and LED monitors have become the norm, and the cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor is mostly a thing of the past. However, many people are indecisive about whether an LCD or LED monitor is the better option. Business owners...
Switching from Business PCs to a Thin Client Setup
Thin clients are a great option for businesses seeking an efficient, cost-effective alternative to desktop PCs. Unlike PCs, thin client setups store sensitive data in a secure central server. This protects the data and simplifies...
Converged Infrastructure for Future Demands of Cloud-Based Technology: VCE Vblock and VxBlock
Vblock and VxBlock systems manufactured by VCE are among the most innovative converged infrastructure on the market. The data industry has numerous hurdles, among them consolidation, flexibility, and efficiency. Vblock and VxBlock...
Climate Change and Data Centers: A Vicious Cycle
The past 100 years have seen a surge in carbon dioxide emissions and climate change. Leaps in technology have improved lives in the last century. However, these improvements are inseparable from the ecological and social burdens...
Keeping Up with Technology: The Role of Data Center Decommissions, Cutting Costs, and Consolidation for Outdated Infrastructure
Data center construction has been fairly standard throughout the past 20 years. The crux of their design prioritizes high energy output capacities that can host expansive spreads of servers. Data centers are built for long-term...
The Growing Nightmare of Zombie Servers (And How to Slay Them)
Data centers are abundant in the United States and around the world, with an elaborate network of servers hosting everyday functions like email, Facebook, and Google searches. Companies also use them to keep track of spreadsheets,...