Are Companies Really Moving Away From The Cloud?
Over the last few years, the industry has seen an unprecedented number of organizations move their IT infrastructure either partly or fully into the cloud – yet over the last 12 months the news has been littered with high-profile
What Certifications Should I Look For In An ITAD Provider?
ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) is something that can rarely be done in-house, and so it is imperative that whichever service provider you choose to manage it for your business is adequately qualified and wholly prepared to undertake the task
Data Destruction Differences: Wiping vs. Degaussing vs. Shredding
One of the biggest risks to businesses in terms of IT infrastructure is one in which occurs after hardware has left the organization – which leaves it unrecognised and often forgotten. This is the risk of data being left on
What Really Happens to E-Waste in Landfill
It’s no secret that Procurri prides itself on its sustainability credentials – working on an entirely Carbon Neutral certified basis and never sending e-waste to landfill as part of our ITAD protocol. But, unfortunately, our approach is far from the
What Does The World’s Most Powerful Computer Look Like?
Computers of yesteryear were large, often room-sized devices, but the hardware we’re used to in today’s world are small, even handheld, and usually more than powerful enough for what we need. However, thinking of the most powerful of computers, your
Tips and Tricks to Optimize Network Performance
For most businesses, network performance forms the basis of their operations – playing a crucial role in how smoothly devices, apps and digital services load and function. While many roles within a data center do not translate directly to the
All You Need To Know About Network Traffic Analysis
Network traffic analysis holds a key role in safeguarding network security and uptime, so it’s imperative that those responsible for it can identify any issues or irregularities that could cause problems later down the line. Here, we talk through everything
Disaster Recovery Plans: All The Things Not To Forget
Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) are all too often overlooked in the IT industry – being concocted once-upon-a-time because it was necessary to show the business one was required, but never updated or upgraded or audited. Considered somewhat of a tick
A Beginner’s Guide to NIST: Clear, Purge, Destroy
Procurri specialises in helping businesses recycle, refurbish and remarket their old IT hardware assets wherever possible – and a huge part of such work is the process of data sanitization. Data sanitization ensures that all data-bearing hardware has all information
How To Successfully Decommission A Data Center
The decommissioning of a data center is a large and often very time-consuming project, with many moving parts and lots of legal responsibilities for businesses to remain mindful of. At Procurri, we work to the highest of global and industry