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 »
Understandably, most organizations today want to do the right thing when destroying discarded media where there is recorded personal and competitive information. It’s also understandable that their initial focus is determining the appropriate particle size for the media they wish to destroy. Unfortunately, when searching for data destruction guidance online, the only information available often… Read More »
The Castaway Team did it again! i-SIGMA, the leading global trade organization and credentialing body for information security, just recertified Castaway Technologies with its NAID AAA Certification. This designation is the “gold standard” in data destruction qualifications and best practices. Unannounced, comprehensive audits of our facilities and work practices by i-SIGMA representatives demonstrated Castaway’s full… 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 »
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 »
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 »
