AMI, Ireland’s leading secure IT retirement company, has been appointed by ICT Services to manage the collection and data sanitisation of its customers’ laptops, PCs and other data bearing devices. Many of these devices – including 95% of laptops – are recycled and resold, following complete data sanitisation and refurbishment. The deal is worth €150,000.
5 reasons why we minimise the risk of harmful data leaks
When it comes to retiring your end of life IT there’s certainly no shortage of providers offering disposal services. Many companies simply choose the cheapest available option, and hand data-bearing equipment such as laptops and PCs to service providers without even considering the security of the provider’s supply chain or the potential implications of a data breach.
5 Tips for a Secure New Year
The end of 2016 brings a New Year and with it a fresh start. We often hear the saying “New Year, New You” but how many times do we make new year’s resolutions but then fall back into old habits before January is even over? The same is often true when it comes to reviewing work procedures and policies, but when it comes to Data Security, there are a few resolutions that should be made and not broken unless you want to run the risk of a data breach within your organisation. Continue reading…
Self assessment data protection tool kit for SME’s
One of the key tools launched in 2016 by the ICO was the self-assessment tool that helps small and medium sized organisations (SMEs) to assess their compliance with the Data Protection Act. The toolkit provides handy links to relevant guidance and further information, and generates a rating based on responses.
Listen to our latest webinar: Strategies for Secure IT and Data Retirement
Presented by Steve Mellings, the founder of ADISA, this 30 minute recorded webinar looks at one area of data protection – ICT disposal and outlines Strategies for Secure IT and Data Retirement.
AMI – Celebrating 15 Years delivering secure IT retirement services to businesses throughout Ireland
AMI opened its doors for the first time back in 2001. Originating as a computer repair shop with a small team based on the Boucher Road in Belfast, the company now ranks among the top seven of companies audited worldwide by leading global IT disposal standards body ADISA. AMI has grown significantly to become a £4 million turnover organisation with 40 staff working from two processing facilities in Dublin and Belfast, servicing a wide range of private and public sector clients throughout Ireland.
AMI announces 15 jobs and €1.1m investment
Dublin, 20th October 2016 – AMI, Ireland’s leading secure IT retirement company, today announces that it will invest €1.1m and create 15 jobs by 2018 as it grows its business and increases its team to 50.
Vote for AMI / DiskShred to win the Secure Data Erasure Company of the Year Award
AMI’s onsite disk shredding division, DiskShred, have been shortlisted for the Secure Data Erasure Company of the Year Award.
AMI pass unannounced ADISA Audit
On the 20th June 2016, AMI had their unannounced spot-check by the auditing body for the ADISA standard. We can now announce that we have once again passed and remain certified to the ADISA Distinction with Honours level.
AMI announced as approved supplier for ICT Disposal and Recycling for CPC
AMI are pleased to announce that we are one of fifteen approved suppliers for ICT Disposal and Recycling for CPC (Crescent Purchasing Consortium) and the only Northern Ireland based supplier.