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Six steps for easy IT asset disposal
03/01/2024
The hassle-free process available to you from the experts at OCM
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OCM demonstrates commitment to local conservation efforts by planting trees at Tiddesley Woods
18/12/2023
OCM Business Systems Ltd, a leading business IT disposal company based in Pershore, is reinforcing its dedication to environmental and social responsibility through its corporate partnership with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.
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Our expanding solar array!
30/11/2023
Great to see that even in late November our expanding solar array is still producing green energy to be used in the processing of reusable IT equipment.
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Nature's Classroom: Inspiring Young Minds
23/11/2023
OCM are a sponsor of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. They have told us about their 2023 Christmas Challenge and we'd love to tell you about it.
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This is OCM
21/11/2023
We can write lots about what OCM do, but the easiest way to demonstrate it is to show you.
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Don't turn your Data Centre decommissioning into a dilemma.
13/10/2023
Whether you require your data to be erased or your server drives to be shredded, we can provide the total reassurance over its secure destruction backed up by a service that is second-to-none and tailored to your exact requirements.
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OCM protect our client's reputation with ISO 27001
10/10/2023
OCM is ISO 27001 certified. This certification demonstrates that OCM has implemented an information security management system (ISMS) that meets the requirements of ISO 27001:2022.
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So, you need to update your EPoS estate?
06/10/2023
Your electronic point of sale (EPoS) equipment has worked hard and profitably for years. However, like everything else computer-related, technology moves on, and system upgrades become essential. Whatever has led you to replace your EPoS equipment; you'll face important questions such as what you should do with your equipment once replaced.
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We take information security seriously.
03/10/2023
Tik Tok was issued fine of £12.7 million in April 2023 for a number of breaches of UK data protection law. One of the key findings from the ICO was Tik Tok’s failure to ensure that the personal data of its users was processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner.
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Autumn has arrived!
29/09/2023
Autumn has arrived and whilst some will be tidying up leaves, here's a chance for you to tidy up your IT inventory and realise the value of your redundant IT equipment with the expert help of OCM.
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Everyone talks about sustainability, but how can OCM help you meet your goals?
26/09/2023
Sustainability is important because it ensures that we can meet the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This means that we need to use our resources wisely and protect our environment so that they can be used for generations to come.
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Let’s talk about trees!
22/09/2023
OCM are an ITAD so you might not expect us to talk about trees. However, trees are a major feature of our company’s history. OCM was named for the home of our founder Sandy Flanagan, The Old Cider Mill. The original company logo was a tree!
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NIST 800-88, the data wiping standard for today.
19/09/2023
To make sure sensitive data is securely erased with no risk of recovery, OCM partners with Blancco and Certus, both of which are optimized for the highest data erasure standard in the world, NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 Purge and Clear, set by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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Donate to a charity but let OCM do the work for you.
05/09/2023
We all like to do what we can to support charities and in the current climate there are a number of organisations that are struggling to fund the worthwhile work they do.
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Why you should use OCM
01/09/2023
OCM will be your trusted ITAD partner. OCM Business Systems has been in business for over 35 years and has a proven track record of providing high-quality services. We are a certified ISO 9001:2015 company, which means that we meet the highest standards of quality.
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Asset management is a complex process, OCM will work with you to reconcile your end of life devices.
25/08/2023
Knowing exactly what happens to your unwanted IT equipment is crucial to effective asset management, which is why our systems provide you with a complete and detailed audit trail of all items sent to us.
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POPs are everywhere. OCM will help you protect the environment.
22/08/2023
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals that are resistant to environmental degradation and can accumulate in the environment and in living organisms. They are harmful to human health and the environment, and they can cause a variety of health problems, including cancer, reproductive problems, and neurological damage.
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PCI DSS – OCM will help you comply
08/08/2023
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to protect cardholder data. It is required by all organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data.
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We’ve worked with countless businesses in a wide range of industries to dispose of their unwanted IT assets responsibly and securely. Here’s what they had to say about us: