IT pros often lament the waste of destroying expensive media. For those more interested in a green solution, sanitization of DLT tapes offers the opportunity not only to destroy sensitive data that is no longer needed, but recoup some of the cost of the expensive digital linear tapes.When looking for an organization to assist with DLT tape erasure, credentials are key. Not all electronic recycling companies have the ability to resell the items they recycle, but one Minnesota company does, which is why OceanTech is one of the fastest growing electronic recycling companies in the country. OceanTech provides DLT tape sanitization services, provides documentation for the erasure, and then compensates you for the tape.DLT tape sanitization makes sense for companies on so many levels. Storage requirements can be eliminated, sensitive company information that is no longer needed can be destroyed, and the DLT tape can be resold. That means money comes back to your budget at the same time as you get rid of equipment you no longer need.Al Sumetsky, CEO of OceanTech says his company is a leader in DLT Tape sanitization, with a reputation for paying as much as three times more than any other company in the business for unwanted DLT tapes.“It’s always nice when someone wants something that you no longer need. We provide the option that makes sense for companies. OceanTech handles data destruction and DLT Tape erasure and pays for the tape. If you prefer to have your equipment destroyed, our fees are lower than most other companies in the business,” Sumetsky says.Recycling electronics is big business for OceanTech. The company recycles for resale, which is why they pay more than other companies that are simply recycling for scrap.“When you want to maximize your return on your IT investments, it pays to work with a recycling company that truly is recycling,” Sumetsky says.OceanTech’s DLT Tape erasure and sanitization services are available nationwide. OceanTech can work with multiple facilities and coordinate your equipment recycling needs. Call 612 331 4456 to find out more about DLT tape erasure for your company.
Effective ITAD strategies for Data Centers
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, businesses frequently encounter the need to retire their data center hardware. Such scenarios often arise when companies decide to shut down all or part of a data center operation. The process of decommissioning a data center is riddled with logistical intricacies, and among these, planning for the disposition of retired assets stands out as a crucial aspect. The dismantling of data center equipment without a well-thought-out strategy for reuse, remarketing, or secure disposal can lead to a host of problems.
