Posts by SSBRM Staff
A Century Later: The Evolution of the Hard Drive Shredder
Great innovations often stem from a combination of necessity and inspiration from existing inventions. This is evident in the story of German toolmaker Adolph Ehinger, whose idea for shredding paper was ahead of its time. 1930s: The Birth of the Paper Shredder In 1935, Adolph Ehinger needed a quick way to destroy information on paper…
Read MoreHave You Thought About Your Records Management Plan Lately?
We’ve all heard the phrase “it starts with a plan.” That’s never been more relevant than when you’re talking about records management. How we manage our documents and other records is important and in the case of business, critical. With companies looking to improve efficiency and their budgets, implementing a records management plan in place…
Read MoreStill taking up office space with onsite storage of records?
Are you still taking up valuable office space with onsite storage of your records? Smart businesses are moving their documents and information assets off site, making them more efficient, and saving budget dollars at the same time. Technology has made it possible to reduce the volume of your paper usage, and give you better 24/7…
Read MoreHow to Simplify Your Corporate Information Disposal Processes
Just like a pilot streamlines preflight checks with a checklist, your business can simplify its information disposal procedures for efficiency and compliance. In today’s data-driven landscape, businesses manage vast amounts of data, including sensitive client and company information. With increasingly-stringent privacy and security requirements, it’s crucial to adopt a robust yet straightforward data disposal strategy.…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Hard Drive Destruction Provider
Did you know that the first hard disk drive (HDD), invented as a means of secondary storage for computers by IBM, was the size of two refrigerators and weighed 2,000 pounds? Despite its limited capacity compared to today’s standards, it marked the beginning of a digital age that brings both convenience and risks. As technology…
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