The rising amount of IoT devices has opened the market for edge computing. According to Cisco, IoT devices will generate 507.5 zettabytes of data. The growing amount of data generated by IoT devices is difficult to manage and analyze. Edge computing allows connected devices and sensors to transmit data to nearby computing infrastructures. The computing infrastructures will then process the data and send it back to the IoT devices. Edge computing allows users to access information quicker and more efficiently. According to a report by the BI Intelligence, 5.6 billion […]
Brooklyn, N.Y, August 16, 2017– Liquid Technology was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies for the ninth time. The annual Inc. 5000 list highlights the fastest-growing private companies. The IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) company was ranked number 4826 on the list. The company’s revenue has increased 13% from 2015 to 2016. “I strongly believe the company’s steady revenue growth reflects our mission to provide superior customer service to our clients,” said Richard Greene, Liquid Technology’s managing partner. “We are also one of the few ITAD companies […]
Many IT professionals still follow DoD 2220.22-M as their standard for data destruction. Unfortunately, what they may not recognize is by solely using the manual they put their companies data at risk. As an alternative IT professionals should use the NIST Special Publication 800-88 Rev 1. We created an infographic to compare the two and demonstrate the top four reasons the NIST Standard is better than the DoD manual for data destruction.
When managing a data center, you tackle a number of things, including data security, scalability, and infrastructure maintenance. As an alternative to a traditional data center, many companies are deciding to migrate to the cloud. Before you make a decision evaluate which cloud infrastructure would work best. There are three basic cloud options: public, private or hybrid. Each infrastructure has its pros and cons. In this article, we provide an overview of the three cloud storage options. The Public Cloud The public cloud is a third-party hosted cloud computing environment. […]
In 2011, IBM created Watson, a supercomputer, to compete on the game show, Jeopardy. By 2013 the AI was being used commercially helping with medical treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. IBM eventually made the Watson platform accessible to everyone. Developers are now utilizing Watson to customize granola bars, provide health advice, and to personalize online shopping. It should not come as a surprise that the technology company would use the same AI to help IT professionals. According to IBM.com, the platform provides companies with artificial intelligence capabilities that […]
The Toxic Truth of CRTs CRTs (Cathode Ray Tubes) for a time were the standard for television and personal computer screens. Now the CRT monitor has become obsolete. Recycling a CRT monitor is not the easiest process. Companies must be careful when disposing of CRTs due to the lead located in the funnel glass. These materials in the CRTs are considered hazardous. Disposing of the funnel glass comes at a cost. Unwilling to pay, some recyclers choose to dump the monitors in landfills or export them to other countries. After […]
Do you know how many data breaches happen on average each year? According to a report by Risk Based Security, there were 4,149 data breaches in 2016. The cost of a data breach can be extremely costly for a company. On average a data breach cost a business $4 million. Did you know malicious attacks only account for 48% of data breaches? If you want to learn about the other causes of data breaches, the cost of data breaches and more, see our full infographic below.
Our team created a special comic book to highlight what makes us different from other ITAD companies. Read “Mr. LT Saves The Day” to learn about our super ITAD services.
Apple is one of the largest computer and digital device manufacturers in the world. According to Apple’s 2017 Environment Responsibility Report, they will eventually only use recycled materials to create devices. At the same time, they are mandating that their contracted e-waste recyclers shred used Apple products. Shredding devices ensure their products are not resold or reused. Apple Shreds Used Devices Why wouldn’t Apple want recyclers to repair old equipment? The answer could be simple — they want customers to purchase more at the regular price point. Quality Assurance regulations […]
Corporate ITAD Trends Infographic Our team surveyed 41 clients about their corporate ITAD policies and behavior. We decided to create an infographic to highlight some of the key survey results.