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The Hidden Risks in Data Centre Decommissioning — and How to Avoid Them | Astralis Technology

The Hidden Risks in Data Centre Decommissioning — and How to Avoid Them | Astralis Technology

by Laura Cooper | Oct 22, 2025 | News

Why Data Centre Decommissioning Demands Careful Planning Data centre decommissioning is one of the most technically sensitive phases in the IT lifecycle. Whether prompted by cloud migration, infrastructure refresh, or site consolidation, it requires precise planning,...
Data Erasure vs Data Destruction – Choosing the Right Method for Secure IT Disposal | Astralis Technology

Data Erasure vs Data Destruction – Choosing the Right Method for Secure IT Disposal | Astralis Technology

by Laura Cooper | Oct 22, 2025 | News

Data Erasure vs Data Destruction – Key Differences Explained Both data erasure and physical destruction are valid methods of secure IT asset disposal — but they serve different goals. While erasure removes data through certified software so hardware can be reused,...
Balancing Security and Savings: The Real Cost of Data Destruction in 2025

Balancing Security and Savings: The Real Cost of Data Destruction in 2025

by Laura Cooper | Oct 22, 2025 | News

How Much Does Data Destruction Really Cost in the UK Data destruction in the UK typically costs between £2 and £8 per asset, depending on the destruction method, volume, and level of certification required. However, the real cost is not measured by price alone — it’s...
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Hard Drive Destruction Standards Explained: GDPR, NCSC & NIST 800-88 Compliance

by Laura Cooper | Oct 15, 2025 | News

When most organisations think of data security, they picture firewalls, encryption, and cyber defences. Yet time and again, regulators and auditors uncover the biggest compliance failures at the end of the IT lifecycle — when sensitive data is left on drives that were...
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Certificates of Destruction Explained: Why They Matter and What to Check

by Laura Cooper | Oct 15, 2025 | News

When it comes to secure data destruction, the physical act of shredding or erasing drives is only half the story. The real proof of compliance lies in a document many organisations overlook — the Certificate of Destruction. Certificates aren’t just paperwork. They’re...
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