A Century Later: The Evolution of the Hard Drive Shredder

In a split-screen image, an antique typewriter sits next to an Apple desktop computer.

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…

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Get the facts on Paper Shredding

When it comes to cutting identity theft and protecting your sensitive information, it pays to know the facts about shredding to better protect your business information. Here are some of the most common myths regarding paper shredding and media destruction: No one will look through the trash. Even if no one goes dumpster diving for…

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Don’t Let Your Documents Fall into the Wrong Hands

  In today’s business world, companies have more valuable records to maintain than at any other time in history. At the same time, those same businesses are targeted more often than ever before by hackers and others who want to get their hands on those documents for all the wrong reasons. It’s essential that businesses…

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To shred or not to shred: That is the question

Some surprising items you SHOULD shred It’s one of life’s greatest questions: to shred or not to shred? There are certain documents which we all know need to be shredded—things like bank statements and pay stubs. But when it comes to protecting your personal information, there are actually quite a few more documents which should…

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Social Media – Do you have a Records Management Plan in place for it?

Most of us use social media every day, whether it’s to catch up with friends and family on Facebook or to tweet out something clever about a television show or a sporting event. But it’s also increasingly becoming part of standard business communication, as companies try to capture additional customers, giving both parties the opportunity…

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