On April 30th I attended the Massive Technology show in Toronto as an exhibitor. It gave me a great opportunity to speak with some of our customers, new contacts and other exhibitors. I learned some interesting things.

We were displaying our Hard Drive Crusher, which drew much attention. A number of people I spoke with were using different methods of destruction including degaussing and magnets to destroy the data, but they agreed that they when they looked at the drive after using these methods, they were still not sure that the data was destroyed because the drive still looked the same. Crushing the drive provides you with instant and visible assurance that the data has been destroyed. I learned that the other popular method of drive destruction is pure physical manipulation pounding drives with hammers or stabbing them with screwdrivers. The most shocking of all that I had more than one large corporation tell me that they were using these types of methods. These methods raise the question of safety. The destruction chamber of the Hard Disk Crusher is made of case hardened steel and the crushing device will not operate unless the safety door is shut. These safety features will protect you and your employees from injury.

It was clear that everyone I spoke with understood the importance of protecting the sensitive information that resides on hard drives. Every day you hear more about identity theft, security compliance and cyber criminals trying to obtain private information. The Hard Drive Crusher gives you visual verification that your valuable data has been destroyed. Check out the video for you self .

Vernon Technology Solutions can offer you a customized solution based on your specific requirements including purchasing or renting the Hard Disk Crusher. We can also provide service options including pick up of your drives on a regular basis from a lock box that we will provide. Onsite crushing is also offered or you can bring your drives to one of our locations. We can provide your company with a certificate of destruction. Vernon’s crusher services are augmented with Environmentally Friendly Waste (EFW) Disposal. As such we dispose of your E-waste according to industry standards and provincial regulations. In addition Vernon provides you with a certificate of proof of safe disposal for your records.

Consult with us today to discuss your data destruction and electronic recycling requirements.