📰 Reesy Neff on Why End-of-Life IT Equipment Deserves More Attention Many businesses have a familiar e-recycling problem they rarely talk about. Old computers stacked in a storage room. Retired servers sitting in a locked closet. Hard drives no one wants to touch because no one is quite sure what to do with them. In…
What Growing Numbers Mean for Businesses and Sustainable Electronic Recycling Electronics fuel our lives. They keep us connected, productive, and moving forward. But when their useful days are over, those same devices become one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. For businesses focused on sustainability, security, and responsibility, understanding the scale of electronic…
For businesses, data destruction is no longer a back-office task. It’s a core part of risk management, compliance, and brand protection. That’s why Omega ECycles has expanded its processing capabilities with a new hard drive shredder for high-throughput hard drive shredding, the Ameri-Shred Corp. AMS-1000HD-SSD. Built for high-volume, secure destruction, this machine allows our electronics…
The Power of Being Open in a World That Hides Struggle In her recent BoldJourney interview, Omega ECycles founder Reesy Neff opened up about vulnerability, pressure, and the hidden weight many people carry while trying to appear perfect. Her message was simple but powerful. Most people are struggling quietly, especially women who feel they must…
One of the clearest emerging threats in cybersecurity right now is the idea that AI can recover data from devices people assumed were long gone or safely destroyed. It sounds dramatic, but it tracks with how fast the technology is moving. As AI grows more capable, it’s no surprise that the same tools designed to…
Cybersecurity risk from old devices is growing rapidly as organizations are forced to move away from Windows 10. When an operating system reaches end of support, it no longer receives regular security updates. This creates vulnerabilities that businesses cannot ignore, especially in high security industries that depend on strong cybersecurity practices. Windows 10 end of…
Outdated devices don’t usually disappear with a new upgrade. They end up in drawers, storage closets or under a desk, waiting for someone to deal with them later. The problem is that “later” rarely comes, and what feels like harmless neglect quickly becomes a data exposure risk and environmental liability. One of the most effective…
Industries that handle confidential data and regulated materials cannot afford to treat outdated technology as harmless clutter. Hard drives, laptops, servers and networking equipment often store sensitive information long after they have been powered down. When these devices sit untouched in storage rooms or get discarded without proper procedures, companies risk data breaches, regulatory fines…
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is not just a trend. It’s a measurable commitment that customers, investors, and regulatory bodies actively monitor. For many organizations in manufacturing, education, healthcare, and technology, one area often overlooked in sustainability planning is electronics recycling. Integrating electronics recycling in your sustainable business strategy helps companies properly dispose of outdated…
Recycling outdated technology is easy to put off until it piles up. By the time a pickup is scheduled, you’re facing a mix of old desktops, tangled cables, mystery equipment and drives that might still hold important data. Preparing properly not only protects your information. It also keeps the process smooth for your team and…
