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ITAMs or IT Asset Managers bear a great responsibility—planning for the proper disposal of any devices that contain or may contain sensitive or protected information. For many years, simply erasing hard drives and deleting files was sufficient. That is why companies like SpaceX trust our processes. More recently, however, data leaks have come from improperly […]

Computers have come a long way since the mid-20th century. Back then, data tapes recorded miles worth of information on reels of magnetic tape. The inception of the hard disk meant that you could record immense amounts of data on a very durable and reusable media, the metal hard disk. It can keep the data

It’s easy to forget about old hard drives. Once your employees circulate them from usage or replace an old computer with something faster, they can seem like they just disappear from sight. But usually, they aren’t gone. They’re stored away in a closet or file room.  Whether you’re reorganizing for 2019 or a story about

The latest in media destruction Phiston Technologies has been your long-trusted supplier of data security as well as electronic storage destroying devices for years.  We are proud to announce the arrival of the latest solid-state media destruction, the MediaVise High Thru-Put Solid State Drive Destroyer or MV-HTP.  In-house media destruction provides an extra layer of

Sometimes it is hard to tell which reaches its expiration date sooner, a gallon of milk or a computer. When it comes to operating systems upgrades, hardware, or even just the machine wearing out over just a few years of continuous use, computers always seem to be in need of refresh. Many of these parts

If you are a business owner with sensitive records and information on your old hard drives, the likelihood that you need to invest in professional hard drive destruction is very high. Using professional services to destroy hard drives isn’t just beneficial to your business, it’s a vital necessity. In this post, we’ll reveal the top

Information is a valuable commodity when it comes to just about any aspect of our lives. The current era is the Information Age. A term which not only reflects the use of data but also our dependence on it. From personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank account information, or any variety of information

When people think of solid state storage volumes, they probably only think of things such as thumb-drives or other devices that fit into a USB port on the back of their systems units. But due to miniaturization of computer equipment during the last decade you might not know that the hard-drive in your computer, especially

Hard Drives are never going to last you forever. One consequence of this is that many people dispose of these by simply chucking them in the trash. This is one of the most unsafe methods and puts your data at extreme risk. If someone should happen to go through the trash or recycling where you

Solid state data storage devices range from SSDs (Solid State Drives) to cell phones. This variety can make it seem hard to properly dispose of them all when it comes time to decommission them. Fortunately, there is no need for it to be difficult. Our Phiston MediaVise Compact V-Spike SSD Destroyer can permanently disable the

Many companies have taken strong steps to improve their complete data security. Sites run with secure certificates (SSL capabilities), locked cabinets keep the paper-based information, and computers have strong passwords protecting sensitive information. These are all good steps, and if your company has taken them, it has done much to protect the information it has

When it comes time for a company to properly dispose of their data, security takes on an added level of importance. After all, simply wiping the data away is not always sufficient. There is a wide range of negative outcomes that can result from this practice. Phiston Technologies specializes in the sort of secure destruction

The proper disposal of a hard drive may not seem like a crucial task but companies that do not rely on professionals are placing themselves at serious risk. A hard drive crusher offers all sorts of unique advantages that a business may not always consider. Let’s take a closer look at advantages of a hard

Whether you are a large, multi-million dollar corporation, or a small mom & pop supporting your community, your data is your company’s most sensitive asset. Credit card numbers, personally identifiable information, and trade secrets all reside on the hard drive within your computers. Securing that data when replacing those hard drives is the most overlooked

1. Quietness: In day-to-day operations, businesses want their machine to be as quiet as possible when in use; even if the destroyer is in a dedicated space or in the basement, the last thing they want is everyone in the building to know the destroyer is at work. Phiston Technologies understands this need and has