Blancco Partners With DestructData

Electronics recyclers, refurbishers and information technology asset disposal (ITAD) specialists regularly receive loose hard drives for secure processing in preparation for reuse, resale or disposal. With studies showing that around 40% of hard drives reach the secondhand market still containing sensitive data, ITADs need a method for erasing drives so that customer information is protected.

To help ITADs remove data from loose hard drives outside their original enclosure, Blancco, in data erasure software and end-of-lifecycle solutions, has joined forces with DestructData, Inc., in secure data destruction. Under this partnership, Blancco’s certified data erasure software will power a series of DestructData erasure appliances for loose drives.
 
"The technology alliance between Blancco and DestructData is a natural fit, combining Blancco’s industry leading data erasure software brand with DestructData’s extensive experience as the most respected hardware systems integrator in the enterprise data destruction and ITAD marketplaces," said Michael Lawlor, President of DestructData. "Recognized globally as the standard in certified data sanitization, Blancco’s software solution will be deployed via DestructData’s powerful, customizable hardware platforms to ensure the highest possible data security for ITADs."
 
Through the new partnership, industrial grade erasure appliances from DestructData will include Blancco’s certified data erasure software, adhering to major national and international erasure standards. This series of ‘Powered by Blancco’ systems will be designed, assembled, tested and delivered by DestructData. The systems will remain supported with Blancco’s latest erasure software, which provides detailed reports on hardware health, along with proof of erasure to help customers comply with a growing number of industry standards.
 
"The Blancco and DestructData collaboration builds on the respective strengths of both companies to provide ITADs a safe, high-speed way to remove information from loose drives," said Markku Willgren, Blancco’s President of US Operations. "ITADs, along with their customers, will also benefit from auditable erasure reports that are automatically sent to a centralized management console or IT asset tracking system."