As the technology we use everyday changes and evolves, our current devices are constantly reaching the end of their life cycle. Not only is this a prominent problem in our personal lives, constantly replacing phones and smartwear devices to keep up with new software is not cheap, but it is also a major issue for businesses. Companies are constantly upgrading their hardware and seeking out the newest models of laptops, servers, peripherals, etc. and thus the life cycle of those assets is shortened. Because of this, retrieving old assets from current employees has become a much more constant dilemma for IT teams everywhere. There is value in solving this problem, both monetarily and in the realm of data security. In this article, we will explore how to reclaim laptops efficiently from remote employees, as well as discuss how this process plays into security and compliance measures for your company and your bottom line.
Don’t Let Your Data and Dollars Walk Out the Door
An employee’s laptop is their home base. It is where their passwords are located, it’s where their client information is housed, and it’s where they have access to any internal intranets or systems your company uses. That is a lot of data to have out in the wild with no plans for retrieval when that asset is replaced or retired! Not only that, but when an average corporate employee is using a computer less than 3 years old, the resale value of that asset, whether through your own channels or a partnership with an IT asset management firm like Multiply Technology, can help mitigate the cost of the new hardware being purchased to replace it. By implementing efficient laptop reclamation strategies, your company simultaneously can safeguard their sensitive data and maximize financial returns from those hardware assets.
Preparing for Laptop Reclamation
There is no possibility of reclaiming hardware assets from an employee if you don’t know what assets they have to begin with. IT teams should begin with an extensive inventory IT audit, tracking down what hardware assets are where and who has them. Then these items need to be categorized and include information such as age, condition, and the specifications of the asset. Managing a large-scale audit like this can be difficult for any IT team to manage no matter the company size. When you work with Multiply, we handle all of the communication with employees and data collection throughout our audit stages in order to deliver this data to you with minimal effort on your end.
The Laptop Retrieval Process with Multiply Technology
Multiply Technology offers a streamlined solution for reclaiming laptops efficiently. Leveraging our expertise in IT asset management and our device retrieval playbook we implement for our clients, Multiply simplifies the identification, retrieval, and repair of retired laptops. We can handle the auditing and discovery of assets, the shipping and logistics, and the evaluation of the hardware once it is returned. We can then either help your team dispose of the asset, repair and return the asset to the employee, or store the asset as a re-deployable for you to utilize later on.
Data Security and Certification of Erasure
Data security is non-negotiable when reclaiming laptops. Whether it’s personal information or sensitive corporate data, erasing all traces of data is imperative to prevent unauthorized access. Multiply Technology employs industry-leading data erasure techniques, ensuring that all data stored on retired laptops is irreversibly wiped clean. Additionally, each laptop undergoes rigorous certification of erasure, providing peace of mind to both sellers and buyers regarding data integrity. By prioritizing data security and certification, Multiply Technology instills confidence in the laptop reclamation process.
At Multiply Technology, we utilize a data erasure tool called Blanco, which is SOC-2 certified and an industry standard system of data destruction. We provide our clients with a certificate of data destruction for every piece of hardware we remove information from. This offers peace of mind to our clients to know that not only was the hardware received on our end, but the data on that asset is no longer a security issue.
Get Started with Multiply
In conclusion, maximizing laptop reclamation efficiency is essential for safeguarding data and maximizing financial returns. So are you ready to unlock the full potential of your retired laptops? Getting started with Multiply is as simple as filling out this form! Our team of IT experts and senior solutions consultants is ready to help your team with all your IT asset retrieval needs. Contact us today to get started!
