This Brass Valley article looks at the critical need for secure IT asset disposition services and how High-Reliability Organization practices have transformed the way the country’s top ITAD firms are meeting this vital need.
IT Asset Disposition in a Nutshell
IT asset disposition or ITAD for short, is a specialized industry practice focused on the safe and efficient disposal of obsolete or unwanted IT equipment. This can include everything from rack-mounted servers to laptop computers and USB thumb drives.
Secure ITAD services are more important than ever before. The reason why is plain to see. We live in an information economy where data is the most valuable commodity of all. At the same time, there is more data than ever before — and much of it resides in physical media.
For companies phasing out old devices and media, this can represent a major vulnerability if ITAD services aren’t handled with absolute precision. This is one key reason why Brass Valley adopted High-Reliability Organization (HRO) operating principles ahead of the majority of its ITAD competitors.
Secure IT Asset Disposition includes:
- Careful collection and categorization of all IT assets.
- Complete data destruction on all volumes using the most secure industry standards. ● Thorough attention to detail, sanitizing all volumes, thumb drives, and SD cards. ● Assembling packages for resale – getting maximum ROI through a transparent process.
What is a High-Reliability Organization?
The High-Reliability Organization (HRO) standard was born from Normal Accident Theory and developed in universities and think tanks and soon found its way into the nuclear industry, airline
industry, and medical fields. Simply put, it is the ultimate mode of operation for ultra risk-averse enterprises and individuals.
There is simply no wiggle room when it comes to things like nuclear power plants, flights, or microsurgery. If mistakes are made it could lead to literal life-and-death consequences and millions or billions of dollars at stake.
High-Reliability Organizations:
- Follow a set of protocols and procedures designed to minimize risk.
- Have a strong emphasis on a culture of accountability.
- Have a high degree of internal analysis, feedback, and constant improvement. ● Study failures in similar industries to learn and prepare for eventualities.
Stringent Protocols, Redundant Systems, Adaptability and Agility
A High-Reliability Organization (HRO) has stringent protocols in place to not only anticipate risk and error but to also use redundant systems and processes to dramatically reduce these threats in the first place.
Another key element of an HRO is the ability to learn and adapt and to respond with agility if a problem occurs. It’s not enough to try to dial out every eventuality you can imagine. You must also be prepared to respond to the unexpected and never grow complacent.
Brass Valley for High-Reliability IT Asset Disposition
We hope you found the first part of this article informative. Reading the description of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) it should be clear why Brass Valley saw these principles as well-suited to the ITAD services sphere.
Be sure to look for part two of this article where we expand into how HRO principles help IT asset disposition providers offer greater security and peace of mind to their customers.
When it comes to secure data erasure, never settle for less than Brass Valley. Find out what Brass Valley can do to secure your data by calling (844) 390-5366 or by submitting your details through our contact page.
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