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CSI LIFECYCLE SERVICES UK ENTERPRISE DATA ERASURE

CSI now have the capability to wipe your server and storage hardware too. In addition to our long established desktop and laptop wiping services we have now added the ability to wipe enterprise hardware too. Using our state of the art hardware coupled with industry leading software we can ensure the safe removal of data from all your IT hardware.

Utilizing Extreme Protocol Solutions flagship Enterprise Data Erasure Software (XErase) and Portable Appliance, CSI provides high bandwidth, multi-protocol data sanitization compliant with over a dozen globally recognized erasure standards.

This appliance can connect to as many drives as your physical configuration can support. Erase EMC, NetApp, Hitachi, HP and a host of other storage arrays on-site quickly and easily then generate secure completely customizable Certificates of Erasure that we can present to our customer upon job completion.

·        Direct Storage Array Attachment

·        Technology Refresh

·        End of lease equipment

·        Data Center decommissioning

·        Data Center migration

·        Data Center relocation

Overwriting Standards

·        U.S. Navy Staff Office Publication NAVSO P-5239-26

·        U.S. Air Force System Security Instruction 5020

·        U.S. DoD 5220.22-M

·        Clear, Sanitize, Purge

·        U.S. NIST SP-800-88

·        Clear, Purge

·        British HMG Infosec Standard 5, Enhanced Standard

·        New Zealand NZSIT 402

·        Russian GOST R 50739-95

·        Australian ISM 6.2.92

·        Germany VSITR

·        Canada RCMP TSSIT OPS-II

·        Secure Erase / SSD Sanitize

Contact CSI today to discuss your data erasure needs.

DDRV@CSILCS.CO.UK TEL: 0114 2329208 WWW.CSILCS.CO.UK

Is buying a refurbished computer a good idea?

Many people wonder if buying a refurbished computer instead of a brand new one is a smart move or a risk. Here are several reason refurbished computers might be right for you:

1 – It saves you money. Choosing a refurb instead of springing for a new PC can save you anywhere from 20% to 80% off the RRP of a new computer.

2 – The quality and reliability of PCs from an official Microsoft Approved Refurbisher (MAR) means that you are purchasing a tier one branded product for a fraction of its original cost.

3 - Most computers aren’t passed on to be refurbished because they are defective, but simply because they have been replaced by a slightly newer model.

4 – All refurbished systems, including those that are indeed returned due to a real problem, are cleaned, thoroughly tested and given any necessary repairs or upgrades before being offered for re-sale. In fact, the risk of receiving a defective refurbished unit is actually lower than the risk of receiving a defective new one due to the extra testing and checks refurbished equipment is subjected to.

5 – Refurbished computers frequently come with a warranty period just as with a brand new one. So should a problem you'll have the same secure cover as you would with a brand new PC.

Tips for buying a refurbished PC

1 – It's always best to buy refurbished IT from a Microsoft Approved Refurbisher (MAR) as ITZOO, in order to guarantee the quality of the refurbishment and that you're getting the real deal on any software included in your purchase.

2 – Remember that although refurbs are great value and will work just as well as new units, the low price means they might come with small cosmetic blemishes such as minor dents or superficial scratches to casings.

Conclusion

By buying refurbished, you can save money on your next computer purchase with virtually no risk. A good reputation is vital to refurbished PC sellers such as ITZOO, and it's as import to them as it is to you that you receive high quality and reliable service.

Author Emily Rushworth July 2016 

Computer Refurbishment Process: IT ZOO

Computer Refurbishment Process:

When purchasing a refurbished laptop or a refurbished pc system which has been refurbished here at CSI, you can feel assured that you are acquiring a reliable, quality product. All systems are thoroughly tested to ensure that they are in full working order and ready for their second lease of life!

 For a system to qualify as refurbished, it is subjected to the following processes:

• Initial check-in, external and internal cleaning of the system
• Physical examination of the system for faults or defects
• If a new hard drive is not installed, wipe the previous owner's hard drive using Blancco the leading approved method for purging all data from the drive.
• Test all hardware components on the system to ensure that they are in functioning order.  Replace those components which are not. Included components in our testing:

CD Drives, DVD Drives, CD/DVD combination drives, Diskette drives, Hard drives, Network Interface Cards (NICs), Wi-fi controllers, USB controllers, System Memory, Integrated & PCI video cards, Integrated & PCI audio devices, System board

Installation/Upgrade of non-functional or inadequate hardware components

Clean installation of the Microsoft Windows operating system Installation of the latest Microsoft security pack and updates, Installation of antivirus software, Installation of productivity software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, etc.), Final testing of all installed components & software Sysprep of the computer to oobe (out of the box) experience for the end-user, Affix Microsoft refurbished computer COA (certificate of authenticity) to the computer case, Prep the computer for shipping.

The difference between Used and Refurbished:

Used computer system - previously owned and utilised but being sold as seen. With used computer systems, there is no guarantee that the system will have been wiped of the previous owner’s data. As well as this, the hardware will most likely not have been checked to ensure it is in good working order. Finally, the system is not required to include the operating discs and manuals which originally came with it.

Refurbished computer system - previously owned and utilised but has been wiped of all previous owners’ data and checked to ensure all hardware is in full working order. Processes which he system will usually go through would include: wiping of all data from previous owner, internal cleaning,  testing of all hardware components, potential upgrade of some or all hardware components (for example the hard drive or RAM), installation of the latest Microsoft operating system and most current security updates. Refurbished systems may also come with additional software, for example antivirus programs. As per Microsoft, a refurbished computer is one which is installed with genuine Microsoft software and has a Refurbished Certificate of Authenticity.  In essence, it is a new system, only the parts are older.

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