Blancco Partners With DestructData to Expedite Secure Erasure of Loose Hard Drives
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Posted on October 4, 2011 at 7:28:01 AM
Blancco Partners With DestructData to Expedite Secure Erasure of Loose Hard Drives
ATLANTA, Georgia, October 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
World's Most Certified Data Erasure Software Combined With Flexible
Hardware Platforms Securely and Efficiently Destroys Data on Standalone
Drives for Improved ITAD Productivity.
Electronics recyclers, refurbishers and information technology asset
disposal (ITAD) specialists regularly receive loose hard drives for secure
processing in preparation for reuse, resale or disposal. With studies
showing that around 40% of hard drives reach the secondhand market still
containing sensitive data, ITADs need a reliable method for safely and
efficiently erasing drives so that customer information is protected.[1,2)]
To help ITADs remove data from loose hard drives outside their original
enclosure, Blancco, the global leader in data erasure software and
end-of-lifecycle solutions, has joined forces with DestructData, the leaders
in secure data destruction. Under this partnership, Blancco's certified data
erasure software will power a series of DestructData erasure appliances for
loose drives.
"The technology alliance between Blancco and DestructData is a natural
fit, combining Blancco's industry leading data erasure software brand with
DestructData's extensive experience as the most respected hardware systems
integrator in the enterprise data destruction and ITAD marketplaces," said
Michael Lawlor, President of DestructData. "Recognized globally as the
standard in certified data sanitization, Blancco's software solution will be
deployed via DestructData's powerful, customizable hardware platforms to
ensure the highest possible data security for ITADs."
Through the new partnership, industrial grade erasure appliances from
DestructData will include Blancco's certified data erasure software,
adhering to all major national and international erasure standards. This
series of "Powered by Blancco" systems will be designed, assembled, tested
and delivered by DestructData. The systems will remain fully supported with
Blancco's latest erasure software, which provides detailed reports on
hardware health, along with proof of erasure to help customers comply with a
growing number of industry standards.
"The Blancco and DestructData collaboration builds on the respective
strengths of both companies to provide ITADs a safe, high-speed way to
remove information from loose drives," said Markku Willgren, Blancco's
President of US Operations. "ITADs, along with their customers, will also
benefit from auditable erasure reports that are automatically sent to a
centralized management console or IT asset tracking system."
About Blancco
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around
the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and end-of-lifecycle
solutions, Blancco offers the most certified data erasure solutions within
the industry. The company serves users across a wide range of industries,
including banking, finance, government and defense, as well as IT Asset
Disposal professionals. Blancco operates from an extensive network of
international offices and partners across Europe, North America, Asia, and
Australasia. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.
About DestructData
Founded in 2007, DestructData is an electronic data erasure solution
provider specializing in high security technologies and on-site services
that promote both secure re-purposing of assets and audit-friendly physical
destruction. The company offers custom hardware appliances engineered
specifically for high capacity or complicated applications involving loose
drives, multiple protocols, and asset reporting. Headquartered in North
Andover, Mass., DestructData also provides a full line of physical
destruction and degaussing solutions. More information is available at
http://www.destructdata.com.
[1)]Proceedings of the 8th Australian Digital Forensics Conference, "The
2009 analysis of information remaining on disks offered for sale on the
second hand market," November 2010.
[2)]Computerworld, "Survey: 40% of hard drives bought on eBay hold
personal, corporate data," February 10, 2009.
For more information about Blancco and DestructData, visit Booth 414 at
the E-Scrap Conference, held October 5-6 in Orlando, Fla. For conference
information, visit http://www.e-scrapconference.com.
Blancco US
Markku Willgren, President, US Operations
+1-678-576-8140
markku.willgren@blancco.com
Media Contact:
Monica Shaw
+1-770-367-9534
mshaw@carabinerpr.com
Source: Blancco Oy Ltd.
.
ATLANTA, Georgia, October 4, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
World's Most Certified Data Erasure Software Combined With Flexible
Hardware Platforms Securely and Efficiently Destroys Data on Standalone
Drives for Improved ITAD Productivity.
Electronics recyclers, refurbishers and information technology asset
disposal (ITAD) specialists regularly receive loose hard drives for secure
processing in preparation for reuse, resale or disposal. With studies
showing that around 40% of hard drives reach the secondhand market still
containing sensitive data, ITADs need a reliable method for safely and
efficiently erasing drives so that customer information is protected.[1,2)]
To help ITADs remove data from loose hard drives outside their original
enclosure, Blancco, the global leader in data erasure software and
end-of-lifecycle solutions, has joined forces with DestructData, the leaders
in secure data destruction. Under this partnership, Blancco's certified data
erasure software will power a series of DestructData erasure appliances for
loose drives.
"The technology alliance between Blancco and DestructData is a natural
fit, combining Blancco's industry leading data erasure software brand with
DestructData's extensive experience as the most respected hardware systems
integrator in the enterprise data destruction and ITAD marketplaces," said
Michael Lawlor, President of DestructData. "Recognized globally as the
standard in certified data sanitization, Blancco's software solution will be
deployed via DestructData's powerful, customizable hardware platforms to
ensure the highest possible data security for ITADs."
Through the new partnership, industrial grade erasure appliances from
DestructData will include Blancco's certified data erasure software,
adhering to all major national and international erasure standards. This
series of "Powered by Blancco" systems will be designed, assembled, tested
and delivered by DestructData. The systems will remain fully supported with
Blancco's latest erasure software, which provides detailed reports on
hardware health, along with proof of erasure to help customers comply with a
growing number of industry standards.
"The Blancco and DestructData collaboration builds on the respective
strengths of both companies to provide ITADs a safe, high-speed way to
remove information from loose drives," said Markku Willgren, Blancco's
President of US Operations. "ITADs, along with their customers, will also
benefit from auditable erasure reports that are automatically sent to a
centralized management console or IT asset tracking system."
About Blancco
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around
the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and end-of-lifecycle
solutions, Blancco offers the most certified data erasure solutions within
the industry. The company serves users across a wide range of industries,
including banking, finance, government and defense, as well as IT Asset
Disposal professionals. Blancco operates from an extensive network of
international offices and partners across Europe, North America, Asia, and
Australasia. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.
About DestructData
Founded in 2007, DestructData is an electronic data erasure solution
provider specializing in high security technologies and on-site services
that promote both secure re-purposing of assets and audit-friendly physical
destruction. The company offers custom hardware appliances engineered
specifically for high capacity or complicated applications involving loose
drives, multiple protocols, and asset reporting. Headquartered in North
Andover, Mass., DestructData also provides a full line of physical
destruction and degaussing solutions. More information is available at
http://www.destructdata.com.
[1)]Proceedings of the 8th Australian Digital Forensics Conference, "The
2009 analysis of information remaining on disks offered for sale on the
second hand market," November 2010.
[2)]Computerworld, "Survey: 40% of hard drives bought on eBay hold
personal, corporate data," February 10, 2009.
For more information about Blancco and DestructData, visit Booth 414 at
the E-Scrap Conference, held October 5-6 in Orlando, Fla. For conference
information, visit http://www.e-scrapconference.com.
Blancco US
Markku Willgren, President, US Operations
+1-678-576-8140
markku.willgren@blancco.com
Media Contact:
Monica Shaw
+1-770-367-9534
mshaw@carabinerpr.com
Source: Blancco Oy Ltd.
.