Certified ITAD Services vs. Non-Certified: Why It Matters Choosing the right partner for your IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) process is critical. Whether you’re considering certified ITAD services or a non-certified provider, understanding the impact on your organization’s security, compliance, and sustainability is essential. In this post, we’ll break down the differences, explain why certification matters,… Read More »
ITAD Strategy for Windows 11 Migration: Compliance, Security & Value Let’s be honest—navigating ITAD strategy for Windows 11 migration is already a massive project. Between software compatibility, employee productivity, and deployment logistics, IT teams have enough on their plate. The last thing you need is a pile of outdated devices adding to the chaos. But… Read More »
LAWRENCE, MA, February 20, 2025 -At Castaway Technologies, compliance and security are at the core of everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’ve successfully passed our latest Unannounced NAID AAA+ Audit with flying colors! 🎉 https://castawaytech.com/castaway-technologies-earns-naid-aaa-certification-for-data-destruction/ What is the Unannounced NAID AAA+ Audit? The Unannounced NAID AAA+ Audit is the gold… Read More »
4/17/19 China’s National Sword Guts Global Recycling Recycling across the material spectrum has become second nature to individuals and businesses. Every week, individuals and businesses toss paper, metals, plastics and glass into recycling bins or have e-waste such as computers and phones hauled to e-cyclers believing it will be transformed into something new. We do… Read More »
Ensuring compliance with GDPR and data breaches is crucial for organizations handling personal data. A significant aspect of this compliance involves understanding and preventing data breaches. This guide provides insights into GDPR’s requirements concerning data breaches and offers best practices to safeguard your organization. GDPR and Data Breaches: Compliance, Risks & Prevention What is the… Read More »
2/15/19 Beyond Data Privacy Risks – the Growing e-Waste Problem Before you allow your IT staff to toss out or start dismantling unwanted, broken and obsolete electronic equipment, also known as e-waste, please be aware of the health and environmental risks associated with certain internal components. Now your staff might think, “There’s no way our… Read More »
12/21/18 Leave No Confidential Data Trace! We live in an age when improperly disposing of old IT assets can lead to serious business consequences, especially if confidential employee and customer information falls into the hands of data hackers. Unfortunately, most companies focus on the purchase and maintenance phases of the IT life cycle, leaving the… Read More »
6/9/2018 Any consumer will tell you that great customer service is one of the top qualities that they look for when choosing a business to work with, no matter what industry it’s in. That’s because top-notch customer service is the key to a successful professional relationship. At Castaway Technologies, we realize that there’s a lot… Read More »
11/2/2015 The Perfect Storm: e-Waste recycling costs skyrocket! The e-waste industry, or as others refer to it as the e-scrap or electronics recycling, appears to be sliding into the danger zone and many industry experts agree…it’s a perfect storm and it is causing recycling costs to skyrocket! In other words, the good-old days of getting… Read More »
Gold and the rising costs of e-waste recycling A major reason the recycling of old electronics, i.e. e-waste recycling, has become such a large and rapidly growing industry is due to the amount of precious metals used in manufacturing electronics. As the commodities market skyrocketed over the past 6-7 years it attracted a lot of… Read More »
