In a report sponsored by IBM, the average cost of a data breach was $4 million. Data breaches are costly but more importantly a breach can cost your company customers. Data breaches are separated into four categories theft, loss, neglect, and insecure practices. There are a number of ways to prevent data breaches. Here is a list of ten ways to secure your data: 1. Devise a Plan at the Executive Level When developing a data breach prevention plan have all departments involved from the beginning. This helps set expectations […]
New York, August 17, 2016– Liquid Technology is pleased to announce that the Brooklyn-based company has made the prestigious Inc. 5,000 list for the eighth time in the past nine years. Liquid Technology is ranked at 4,843 on the 2016 Inc. 5,000 list. “We are honored to be included, on the 2016 Inc. 5,000 list; I am proud to say this is our eighth time being recognized in the past nine years,” said Richard Greene, Liquid Technology’s Managing Partner. “Due to our best-in-class services, Liquid Technology remains an industry leader. […]
According to the EPA, e-waste is the fastest growing municipal waste stream in America. When tech isn’t recycled properly it can affect not only the planet but your business. How do you recycle e-waste properly? Here are four tips on how you can properly recycle your used technology: 1) Inspect Your Tech Before you let go of that phone or laptop inspect it. You can resell some of your used technology. For example, a used iPhone 6s may be worth up to $400. 2) Research Your Tech Tech recycling is […]
Brexit May Deeply Affect the Environment The United Kingdom exiting from the European Union has created a huge snowball effect. Brexit has lead to uncertainty for many businesses in the UK and abroad. Not only does exit affect the economy but the environment as well. As a member of the EU, Britain was expected to follow the Circular Economy Package (CEP). The policy consisted of six bills on waste, packaging, landfill, end of life vehicles, batteries, and accumulators, and waste electronic equipment. Overall the CEP EU was created to encourage […]
4 Ways the Cloud Can Help Your Business Is your company afraid of the public cloud? Well, industry insiders are saying the public cloud is the future. Various companies have already bought into the idea of the public cloud including, SunGard Financial Systems, PricewaterhouseCoopers, HTC, JDA Software, and Netflix. Earlier this year, Urs Hölzle, Google Technical Fellow, predicted the Google Cloud platform could surpass its advertising business in five years. That says a lot because last year Google generated $65 billion in advertising revenue. Hölzle may not be too far […]
What Are the Impacts of Irresponsible E-Waste Disposal? Every time you toss an old cell phone, laptop, iPod, or other electronic device into the trash, do you know where it ultimately ends up? These items end up in our landfills where the toxic metals and chemicals contained within them eventually leach into the soil as they degrade. While the toxic chemicals of just one cell phone might not seem like a lot, consider the environmental impact when more than 100 million cell phones are dumped, such as what happens in […]
Smart Home Devices at Risk of Being Hacked We live in fast-changing times. Today’s technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, all with the intent on making practically every aspect of our lives easier, more convenient, and increasingly “hands-off.” From cars that park themselves to homes with “minds” of their own, virtually every aspect of today’s smart technology has one thing in common – they’re all connected to the Internet. In fact, according to the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, soon there will be billions of sensors […]
New York, NY, January 25, 2016 – Liquid Technology, an Inc. 5000 IT asset disposition (ITAD) company and one of the Top 100 Businesses in New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA, announces that it has recently acquired certification through the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) AAA Certification Program. NAID AAA certification is the most important certification in the data destruction industry. In order for a member of NAID to become AAA certified, NAID must verify the provider’s qualifications through a comprehensive series of scheduled and unannounced audits. Additionally, if […]
Digital Trends in 2016 With 2015 fading in our rear view mirror, we look ahead to what 2016 has to offer in the world of digital trends. And, if the latest news is any implication, then we can expect this year to be a banner year for technological breakthroughs. From smarter cars to faster Internet to connected appliances, the changes will be fast and furious this year. Here’s just a taste of what digital trends you can look forward to in 2016. 2016 is Going to Be the Year of […]
Top 3 E-Waste Recycling Fails of 2015 This year, e-waste recycling made great strides in being recognized as one of the most important things big businesses can do to help control operational costs, mitigate risk, and help protect the environment. But, while so many ethical companies embraced proper e-waste disposal and earned e-Stewards certification in 2015, many still chose to practice illegal techniques for getting rid of unwanted electronics. Unfortunately for some, they found themselves making front-page headlines. Here are the top three e-waste recycling fails of 2015. #1: Michigan […]