a quick course in it asset disposition [infographic]
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LESSON TWO: What are the mostdefensible IT disposition goals?
For best results, collaboratewith a trusted and established IT disposal vendor to implement a smart set of goals for your organisation.
A solid disposal plan for your IT assets helps your organisation stay secure, comply with regulations and stay green.
A Quick Course in IT Asset Disposition
LESSON ONE: Is old technology commanding too many resources?Rapidly aging equipmentis cluttering workspaces.
2.3 BILLIONnew PCs, tablets and phones shipped globally in 2013
2.9 BILLIONexpected by 2017
41.8 METRIC TONNESof e-waste generated globally in 2014
50 METRIC TONNES of e-waste expected annually by 2018
Source: http://i.unu.edu/media/unu.edu/news/52624/UNU-1stGlobal-E-Waste- Monitor-2014-small.pdf
Source: http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2408515
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-in-the-uk-2013
LESSON THREE: Implement your disposition planOrganisations report these Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) results for the first half of 2015:
TOP-LINE CONSIDERATIONS MAY INCLUDE:DATA SECURITY: 99% of global organisations surveyed dispose of IT assets to protect information.
RISK MITIGATION: 92% of global organisations seek reduced legal and financial liability.
GREEN COMMITMENT: 95% of global organisations cite commitment to green business and IT practices.
Source: http://www.arrowvaluerecovery.com/
84 tonnes designated for reuse.
5,105 tonnes of WEEE received.
168 Tonnes designated for
Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities.
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Technology accumulates, but the potential negative effects of e-waste go beyond clutter. Learn how to put an effective
disposition plan in place. Visit www.ironmountain.co.uk/services/SITAD.
E-WASTE RECYCLING: Use recycling that follows the strictest guidelines, including no-overseas and no-landfills policies.
HARD DRIVE AND TAPE DESTRUCTION: Establish a defensible, documented and repeatable process to prepare, transport and destroy hard drives, backup tapes and other e-waste.
IT ASSET REMARKETING: Convert your legacy laptops, PCs and other hardware into a new revenue stream while maintaining information privacy.
IRON MOUNTAIN RECOMMENDSSecure IT Asset Disposition ServicesIf even one retired laptop finds its way into the wrong hands, lawsuits or regulatory fines could cost your organisation dearly. You can dispose of obsolete IT assets with Iron Mountain Secure IT Asset Disposition (SITAD) services:
Avoid data fallinginto wrong hands
Avoid legal/compliance problems
Dispose in anenvironmentallyfriendly manner