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JOENSUU, Finland, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest NATO recommendation of Blancco's data erasure software assures government and security-minded organizations of the complete removal of data from retired and reassigned PCs NATO's approval of the most recent version of Blancco Erasure Client v 4.10 HMG reinforces a commitment by Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, to continue providing the most globally certified and secure...

Data Center World 2012, LAS VEGAS, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With continued adoption of public, private and hybrid cloud computing solutions, 92% of key IT decision makers in a recent corporate survey indicated that they intend to pursue data center projects in 2012.[1] As data related to these projects proliferates, there is a growing need for technologies that efficiently and effectively secure information on data center equipment. In a new white paper...

JOENSUU, Finland, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The industry's most certified, streamlined and customizable solutions for protecting and erasing sensitive data on IT equipment are showcased at Booth D78, Security Hall 12, in Hannover With the average cost of a single data breach exceeding $3 million globally, according to a Ponemon Institute study titled "Five Countries: Cost of Data Breach," it is easy to see why the digital world will gather to focus on managing trust...

ATLANTA, February 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, today announced that its data erasure software has received Common Criteria certification Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 3+, augmented with ALC_FLR.3. This internationally recognized certification verifies that Blancco data erasure software has completed a rigorous independent testing process validating its ability to permanently erase...

ATLANTA, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Businesses often view data threats from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets in terms of malware, phishing, and spyware, but improper decommissioning can pose an even bigger security risk, according to Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions. Analysts estimate that more than 100 million mobile phones are now recycled each year, yet surveys show that from 20 to 90 percent...

ATLANTA, Georgia, January 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse [http://www.privacyrights.org ], over thirty million sensitive, online records were compromised in 535 separate data breaches during 2011. For corporations, these breaches can bring losses in terms of clients, reputation, and millions of dollars. To shine a light on this growing international problem, Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and...

JOENSUU, Finland, October 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blancco Solidifies Position as Provider of World's Most Certified Data Erasure Software With Approvals From Mexico's SFP and UK's CESG Government Approval Bodies Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, today confirmed its commitment to providing the world's most certified data erasure software with the announcement of two government certifications. Blancco has been certified as an...

ATLANTA, Georgia, October 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- World's Most Certified Data Erasure Software Combined With Flexible Hardware Platforms Securely and Efficiently Destroys Data on Standalone Drives for Improved ITAD Productivity. Electronics recyclers, refurbishers and information technology asset disposal (ITAD) specialists regularly receive loose hard drives for secure processing in preparation for reuse, resale or disposal. With studies showing that around 40% of hard...

JOENSUU, Finland, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Version of Blancco Mobile Edition Released Today Enables Fast and Secure Erasure of Personal and Corporate Data From iPhones and iPads, Relieving the Increasing Threat of Sensitive Data Leaks Corporations using iPhones and iPads and recyclers of iPhones and iPads worldwide can now use a data erasure solution called Blancco Mobile Edition to safely erase sensitive personal and...

JOENSUU, Finland, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blancco's New LUN Eraser Helps Prevent Dangerous Information Leaks Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and end-of-lifecycle solutions, recently launched its latest solution for the secure erasure of data within live storage environments. With worldwide revenue from public IT cloud services forecast to reach US$55.5 billion by 2014,[1] data centres will be entrusted with more information than ever before. In...