E-Waste Solutions
Protecting Your Information and the Environment Part 2: E-waste Destrcution
In 2016 Augusta Data Storage was proud to add secure e-waste destruction to our list of NAID-AAA Certified destruction processes. As a part of these services we process a variety of “end-of-life” electronic devices that might otherwise end up in landfills, including hard drives, server drives memory boards, back-up tapes, mobile devices, computers and more.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Managing Your Business E-Waste
In today’s high-tech business environment it is not uncommon for employers to provide their employees smart phones, tablets, laptops and other devices to help them stay connected in and out of the office. Many companies have processes and requirements in place to ensure these devices are secure as employees are using them to send,…
Read MoreAugusta Data Storage Releases 2018 Environmental Report
2018 marked another year of exciting changes and growth for our organization! At the end of last year the ETG umbrella got a little larger as we welcomed our new sister company, A1 Bestway, an agent for Mayflower Transit! In our Data Storage operation, we saw increases in our shredding and recycling segments and capped…
Read MoreInformation Security Threats Likely Happening in Your Office
Managing information security is an on-going process that requires education and understanding from each member of your organization, from upper management all the way down to your part-time employees, and even interns. From managing personal records via the computer to maintaining paper files, understanding the risks and working every day to prevent accidental breaches…
Read MoreTake a Look Inside the NAID AAA Certification Process
As most of our customers know, we are proud to be a NAID AAA certified operation for on-site and mobile document destruction, as well as hard-drive destruction. But, did you know that our organization works year-round to ensure that we maintain the strict requirements of this certification as we work to improve and streamline our…
Read MoreWhat is E-Waste?
If you’re using any type of electronic devices, chances are you’re generating e-waste. According to a recent National Geographic article, the average American household generates over 176 pounds of electronic waste every year, and that e-waste accounts for over 70% of the toxic heavy-metal waste found in many of the world’s landfills. But, what IS e-waste, and what…
Read MoreRisks of Mishandled Electronic Waste
Information storage has made a major shift over the last decade and while paper records are still prevalent, many businesses have made the switch to digital archiving and record keeping. There are many benefits, including saved storage space, ability to access records anywhere, and less paper waste. However, most businesses don’t consider what to do…
Read MoreAugusta Data Storage Releases 2017 Environmental Report
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is already here. 2017 was a pretty big year for our organization, our parent company, Ellefson Transportation Group, celebrated 50 years, and Augusta Data Storage turned 25! In addition, we also saw the completion of our new records storage facility, which will allow us space to store over 100,000…
Read MoreDestroy Your Hard Drives: Deleting Doesn’t Guarantee Data Removal
Did you know that sensitive files stay on a hard drive and can be accessed, regardless of how old or outdated a computer may look? If not properly cleaned or destroyed, confidential electronic communication such as emails, banking, financial and tax records, price lists, and customer details could be obtained causing a security breach that may…
Read MoreElectronic Waste and Media Destruction
Document destruction is a great step towards information security, but what about the status of your electronic information? Are you currently doing anything to protect the vital data on your hard drives and other electronic media? Unfortunately, we live in an age where cyber terrorists and online hackers exist and they can be extremely threatening…
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