The GDPR: One Year On
The GDPR came into play on 25th May 2018, replacing the former Data Protection Act. The Regulation applies to all EU companies, and those that provide good and services to, or monitors the data of, EU subjects. Along with new regulations on how businesses should...
Data Centre Decommissioning Checklist
There’s no denying how useful checklists can be. No matter the task in question, it’s always useful to have a black and white list of everything you need to have checked and completed to make a process run smoothly. It’s certainly no different when it comes to...
Mistakes to Avoid When Re-Selling IT Equipment.
Selling your redundant IT equipment is a great way to recover some of the costs of the ITAD process, as well as minimising e-waste. However, selling this equipment is about more than just arranging the sale itself – there is a whole host of factors to consider....
Chief Information Officer celebrates 20 years
Russell Smith, Chief Information Officer, recently celebrated his 20 year anniversary with EOL. In honour of this milestone, we sat down with Russell as he reflects on his journey and EOL’s in the ever changing landscape of compliant IT Asset Disposal. You...
Managing the IT Lifecycle
Managing the IT Lifecycle All things must come to an end, and that is especially true with information technology. Technological change moves quickly in the business world, shortening the lifespan of our existing assets in the process. Technology which was once...
Things to Consider When Decommissioning a Data Centre
There are several different factors to consider when decommissioning a data centre, not just for a smooth operation and minimal risk, but also to ensure that you yield the maximum value from your IT assets. However, it’s not just your IT assets that you’ll need to...
Maximising Value from Your ITAD Reverse Supply Chain
Business technology is a wheel that never stops spinning. Each year the average speed of the computers available to buy increases, while data storage capabilities double on average. This results in a consistently high turnover of technology, as businesses strive to...
Chain of Custody: Do you know where your IT Assets are?
Since the GDPR came into play in 2018, businesses are highly aware of the importance of dealing with data appropriately to safeguard both business information and that of employees and clients. Secure passwords, 2-factor authentication (2FA) and anti-phishing training...