Maxxum Conducts Tech Disposal Research Study

Maxxum recently conducted a tech disposal research study with a simple objective in mind: We wanted to understand your world and how we can make technology disposal easier and safer given the challenges you face in today’s digital environment.

The overriding result of this study revealed that organizations still engage in risky technology disposal behavior, even as data breaches continue to increase in frequency and severity. We were quite happy to find that Maxxum customers rate our services more positively as compared to other technology companies, especially in the key areas of recycling, security, and compliance— which are cited as the most meaningful to organizations.

In this ever-evolving digital age it’s increasingly important to dispose of technology assets using a safe and compliant program. At Maxxum, we’re committed to helping you retire your technology in a documented, secure, and sustainable way.

Tech Disposal Research Proves the Importance of Proper Asset Disposal

Our tech disposal research study gathered responses from highly regulated/risk adverse organizations including health care, insurance, medical device MFG, financial services and education.

The most alarming data uncovered from our research is that 40 percent of respondents stated that they use disposal methods outside of a professional tech disposal service, including equipment donations and giving away old computers, monitors, etc. to employees. Just because your office is done with a computer, that doesn’t mean the secure information it holds isn’t still available.

We stress to our clients and say elsewhere here on our website: You may be vulnerable to legal ramifications if you don’t dispose of your data and drive assets properly. If your sensitive data leaks, you’ll have to answer to the law and your customers.

As one might expect, the most important elements for organizations, the key drivers, are: process and documents, recycling and reuse and security at destination. We’re happy to report that Maxxum customers ranked our service particularly high in those three areas versus other companies.

To see more of the tech disposal research study survey results, contact us for a copy of our white paper.