Decommissioning a data center is one of the most complex IT projects a business can undertake. Whether you’re shutting down an on-premises server room, closing out a co-location contract, or consolidating infrastructure after a merger, the stakes are high – and the margin for error is slim. Most organizations focus on the technical side: migrating… Read More »
When a laptop gets retired, most people assume the data goes with it. Delete the files, reset the device, hand it off. Done. But in practice, that assumption is wrong – and for organizations handling sensitive information, it’s a risk they can’t afford to take. Certified data destruction is a specific, documented process. It’s not… Read More »
For years, IT asset disposition lived at the bottom of the priority list. Old laptops piled up in a storage closet. Servers got handed off to whoever would take them. Someone in IT handled it. That era is over. In 2026, retiring hardware without a documented, compliant process isn’t just sloppy – it’s a liability.… Read More »
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses operate – accelerating decisions, automating workflows, and unlocking new efficiencies at every level. But behind the promise of AI lies a less-discussed reality: the technology driving it requires an enormous amount of specialized hardware, and that hardware doesn’t last forever. For business leaders, this creates a challenge that’s… Read More »
01/05/2015 Seasoned Banking and Technology Industry Executive Brings Finance and Operations Experience to Help Advance Castaway Technologies in Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) Industry Methuen, MA — 01/05/15 — Castaway Technologies LLC today announced that it has appointed Brian Sifferlen as chief financial officer, effective January 5. Mr. Sifferlen will report to Castaway Technologies president Cameron Deery. “Brian’s extensive experience in… 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 »
Castaway Technologies is pleased to announce that it recently launched its newly redesigned website includes responsive design, a modern look and feel, and ITAD solution options for executives, facility managers, and IT professionals.
