Balancing data destruction in the circular economy

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Brendan O'Byrne

VP, Data Center Services

Data Destruction in the circular economy: How ITADs can help their clients strike a balance

It's everywhere: circularity, sustainability and environmental social governance (ESG). For both IT asset managers and ITAD providers, it can be challenge to? integrate and uphold data security standards while supporting circular economy initiatives.

A few weeks ago, I addressed this very topic as part of an E-SCRAP 2024 panel discussion. IT equipment accounts for a very significant portion of global e-waste so organizations are opting for strategies to reduce their environmental footprint.

How can your clients achieve 100% data security as they look for more sustainable solutions??

My most recent Guardian article is an ITAD guide to

• End-of-life (EOL) circularity
• How Guardian's services help you provide circular ITAD services
• Designing a flexible approach (with helpful, real-life scenarios)
• How data destruction fits into the Circular Economy
• Helping solve IT asset management gaps
• Best practices to consider for your clients' data protection (and sustainability initiatives)

Read the full article to learn how to address the challenges of effective, 100% data security in a sustainability-focused IT asset disposition trend.

PS??Gartner predicts that by 2030, 80% of hardware vendors’ product portfolios will be linked to circularity -- this article isn't a moment too soon!

READ: Your Guide to Data Destruction in the Circular Economy