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We all have information. Lots of it. But how many of us have harnessed it into a true competitive advantage? That’s the discussion here: realizing greater value from our data, while minimizing its risks. We hope you’ll join us.

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We all have information. Lots of it. But how many of us have harnessed it into a true competitive advantage? That’s the discussion here: realizing greater value from your data, while minimizing its risks. We hope you’ll join us.
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Shredding Old Documents, Recycling e-Waste and Bonus Jeans Day – Woo-hoo!
Secure Media Destruction

Shredding Old Documents, Recycling e-Waste and Bonus Jeans Day – Woo-hoo!

By Carol Genis | Posted April 26, 2012 | 0

Don’t get me wrong – Iron Mountain was not handing out free jeans.  But we did get to wear jeans an extra day this week.  Every Friday we move from “business casual” to “casual” and that includes jeans.  I look forward to the relaxed atmosphere and think of it as a little gift from my [...]

Tags: clean up day, data backup, data backup and recovery, document, e-waste, electronics, ewaste, paper, record, records and information management, records and information management month, records management, recycle, RIM, secure media destruction, Secure Shredding, shredding, tape

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e-Waste: The Technology Junkie’s Dilemma
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e-Waste: The Technology Junkie’s Dilemma

By Carol Genis | Posted April 23, 2012 | 0

I was quietly sitting at the kitchen table one Saturday morning, drinking a big cup of coffee and planning my day, when the doorbell rang.  My husband bounded down the stairs, quickly opened the door and exchanged a cheerful “thank you” with the UPS delivery man.  Then my morning peace was again interrupted by the [...]

Tags: data backup, data backup and recovery, e-stweards, e-waste, ecology, electronic waste, environmental, ewaste, green, media, media destruction, recycle, secure media destruction, sustainability, tape, tape backup

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What Do e-Waste and the Titanic Have in Common?
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What Do e-Waste and the Titanic Have in Common?

By Carol Genis | Posted April 20, 2012 | 0

Everyone is familiar with the explosive growth of data. According to the IDC Digital Universe study, by 2020 organizations will manage 50 times more information than they do today. This prediction is not farfetched when you consider: 2.9 million emails are sent every second 50 million tweets per day 20 hours of YouTube videos are [...]

Tags: Big Data, cloud blue, data backup, data backup and recovery, data growth, destruction, e-stewards, e-waste, eastward, ecology, green, recovery, recycle, secure media destruction, tape backup, waste

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Data Backup and Recovery Is Now a Balancing Act
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Data Backup and Recovery Is Now a Balancing Act

By Jeremy Suratt | Posted February 8, 2012 | 0

Here’s a challenge: See if you can go just a day or two without encountering cloud computing in some form. Good luck, because, these days, it’s next to impossible. Whether it’s in the news or on the television, the cloud is seemingly everywhere. That has translated into many of you debating its merits and comparing [...]

Tags: archiving, Cloud, cloud storage, data backup, data backup and recovery, Disaster recovery, disc, disk-to-cloud, IT, offsite tape vaulting, tape, tape backup

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Hit the DR Practice Field

By John Sharpe | Posted January 25, 2012 | 0

There’s a reason that all of the major sports leagues have an exhibition season. Sure it’s long, boring and gives you a better idea of your team’s third-string than it does the starters, but the preseason is a necessary evil. Even world-class athletes need a bit of practice to knock off the rust and get [...]

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