Benchmark Technology Group First to Provide Blancco Ltd. Data Erasure Products to Financial Institutions.ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- Branch Automation Solutions Provider Forms Strategic Alliance with Absolute Data Security, the U.S. Distributor of Blancco Data Erasure ERASURE, contracts, evidence. The obliteration of a writing; it will render it void or not under the same circumstances as an interlineation. (q.v.) Vide 5 Pet. S. C. R. 560; 11 Co. 88; 4 Cruise, Dig. 368; 13 Vin. Ab. 41; Fitzg. 207; 5 Bing. R. 183; 3 C. & P. 65; 2 Wend. R. 555; 11 Conn. Products, to Minimize Legal Risk and Ensure Peace of Mind Benchmark Technology Group, a leading provider of branch automation solutions for financial institutions, announced today a strategic alliance with Marietta, Ga.-based Absolute Data Security, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , the U.S. distributor of Blancco(R) brand data erasure products, to offer Benchmark Technology Group customers data security and onsite disk erasure. The alliance meets the financial industry's need for a complete data security plan and certified data erasure for discarded or repurposed computers. Through Absolute Data Security's relationship with Blancco Ltd., an international data security company specialized in data erasure and computer life cycle management solutions, customers of Benchmark Technology Group can be assured of 100 percent data erasure on hardware. "Every corporation has some sort of paper shredder Paper shredders are used to cut paper into very fine strips or tiny paper chips. Government organizations, businesses, and private individuals use shredders to destroy private, confidential, or sensitive documents. or way to dispose of To determine the fate of; to exercise the power of control over; to fix the condition, application, employment, etc. of; to direct or assign for a use. See also: Dispose confidential and sensitive physical documents," said Kim Vaisanen, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Blancco Ltd. "When it comes to the same information on computer hard drives, however, the mantra is often - out of sight, out of mind "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" was the 99th episode of the M*A*S*H television series, and the third episode of the fourth season. Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs and directed by Gene Reynolds, it first aired on October 5, 1976 and was repeated December 28, 1976. - leaving a company vulnerable to litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , fines and a negative public image." Blancco's Data Cleaner, available to Benchmark Technology Group customers through Absolute Data Security, also provides integrated hardware testing, automatic hardware inventory and a detailed erasure report. Financial institutions can now implement a convenient, high-speed and guaranteed compliant disk erasure and data security process that efficiently and effectively mitigate risks and liabilities associated with hardware erasure, without taxing internal resources. "To illustrate how the industry has changed, three or four years ago no one was worried about virus protection of computers, but now, everybody has a virus protection program," said Morgan Cederblom, CEO of Absolute Data Security, LLC. "The same movement is occurring with data security as a result of the identity theft and fraud epidemic, plaguing companies and consumers worldwide. New legislation, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act See SOX. , mandates responsible management of e-waste, which will force companies to focus on how they dispose of their computers and what data security plans they have in place." The addition of a data erasure solution to Benchmark Technology Group's offering completes total computer life cycle management for customers. Building on strong alliance relationships and expertise, the company now offers disk erasure and asset disposal in conjunction with the purchasing and reselling of new and refurbished hardware. "As a hardware reseller and branch automation software provider, it is important to our company that we not only address our customers needs upfront, but that we also have the foresight to predict upcoming and growing concerns in order to provide the best solutions possible," said Paul Ponte, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. of Benchmark Technology Group. "The financial industry is the most exposed and vulnerable to data security problems and theft. By working with Absolute Data Security and Blancco, Ltd., we continue the evolution of our company to provide data security solutions covering the life cycle of a computer, giving our customers the peace of mind that is invaluable to them and, in turn, their customers." About Absolute Data Security, LLC Marietta, Ga.-based Absolute Data Security is dedicated to providing government organizations, institutions, corporations, corporations and individuals the most complete protection for sensitive computer data allowed by law through its U.S. representation of Blancco(R) brand software products, the leading worldwide research and development company perfecting data erasure. Absolute Data Security's product offering meets and exceeds the standards set by the National Software Testing Software testing is the process used to measure the quality of developed computer software. Usually, quality is constrained to such topics as correctness, completeness, security, but can also include more technical requirements as described under the ISO standard ISO 9126, such Laboratory (NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. ), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when (HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ), Information Society of the European Commission (INFOSEC) and the U.S. Department of Defense. For more information about Absolute Data Security of its products, visit www.absolutedatasecurity.com. About Blancco Ltd. Established in 1997, Blancco Oy Ltd is an international data security company specialized in data erasure and computer Life Cycle Management solutions. As a Finnish high-tech company, Blancco has achieved many security awards worldwide. Blancco has quickly become a market leader in its major market areas. Besides its own five international offices, Blancco has partners in all continents and in more than 20 countries. For more information, see: www.blancco.com. About Benchmark Technology Group For more than 20 years, Benchmark Technology Group has been a leading provider of end-to-end branch technology solutions for financial services institutions. The company offers a complete line of branch automation, loss prevention, risk management and Check 21 solutions. Benchmark Technology Group's systems design, integration, implementation and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services include customized and expanded offerings that are customer-centric and scalable. All Benchmark Technology Group products and services are backed by 24/7 support. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has seven additional offices throughout the nation. For more information, visit www.Benchmark-US.com. |
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