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Blancco prevents 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste in a year

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Blancco's software prevented 107m KG of IT devices from becoming e-waste, erasing data from 63.8 million devices in the past year.
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Dicker Data expands technology refresh portfolio with Blancco

Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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Dicker Data partners with Blancco to provide data erasure solutions, helping to manage end-of-life devices and boost revenue opportunities.
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The link between enterprise data security and sustainability

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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There is a link between enterprise data security and sustainability, according to a new report from Blancco Technology Group.
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Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G

Fri, 28th May 2021
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More than half of consumers plan to upgrade to a 5G device within the next two years, according to Blancco Technology Group.
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E-waste becoming a massive issue for businesses, so what can be done?

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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COVID-19 has led to a surge in e-waste and data security concerns as employees use more devices, according to a study by Blancco Technology Group. .
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Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.
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Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.
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Global consumers to trade in 810 million smartphones in favour of 5G devices

Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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68% of consumers would be willing to trade-in their device in favour of a 5G-capable upgrade, according to research from Blancco Technology Group.
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Almost half of storage devices for sale contain personal info, study finds

Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Nearly half of second-hand storage devices still contain sensitive personal data, a Blancco and Ontrack study reveals, highlighting data erasure failures.
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Used device market held back by lack of data security regulations

Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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A lack of robust data security regulations is causing consumer mistrust and stunting the growth of the used mobile device market, Blancco's study reveals.
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Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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In this exclusive interview, Blancco's Fredrik Forslund details just how expensive the issue of data centre waste has become.
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important considerations ahead of a cloud migration

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Data and oil have undeniable similarities in how businesses use them, but hoarding and storing data like an oil tycoon can lead to damaging consequences.
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Sydney: You’re invited to Blancco's data erasure event

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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An increase in the amount of data businesses must store means the risk of a data breach or cyber-attack also increases.
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Blancco's new Beijing office to support China's growing need for data erasure software

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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Blancco CEO Pat Clawson says Chinese companies are detecting more and more security incidents - an increase of 900% since 2014.
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Ingram Micro showcases new vendors - and Professional AV

Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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There were plenty of new faces at today's Ingram Micro Showcase including Dell, Hikvision, Blancco and EMC - along with a new division for the distie.
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Kroll Ontrack to resell data erasure solutions across ANZ

Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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Kroll Ontrack partners with Blancco to expand data erasure offerings across ANZ, ensuring secure data management for businesses.