Blancco Highlights Efficient and Secure Data Erasure Strategies With Broad Hardware Support at CeBIT 2012

JOENSUU, Finland, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The industry's most certified, streamlined and customizable solutions for protecting and erasing sensitive data on IT equipment are showcased at Booth D78, Security Hall 12, in Hannover

With the average cost of a single data breach exceeding $3 million globally, according to a Ponemon Institute study titled "Five Countries: Cost of Data Breach," it is easy to see why the digital world will gather to focus on managing trust and security at the 2012 CeBIT conference, to be held in Hannover, Germany, March 6 - 10. To demonstrate the vital role that data erasure plays in digital security, Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, today announced its plans to showcase the company's key solutions for efficient erasure in real and virtual environments at booth D78, Security Hall 12, CeBIT.

"Managing trust and security in the digital world is a critical goal for governments and corporations, and Blancco will present an array of solutions at CeBIT to help achieve this goal using automated data erasure for almost every type of hardware," said Kim Väisänen, CEO and co-founder of Blancco. "Having just received the internationally recognized Common Criteria certification Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 3+, Blancco realizes the importance of rigorous adherence to numerous technical standards, as well as the need for customized solutions that streamline the erasure process, improve productivity, and offer auditable erasure reports."

During the conference, Blancco will showcase its diverse solutions for automating data erasure so hardware can be safely reused or disposed, saving costs in terms of productive operations and generating potential revenue streams through resale. The company will specifically highlight several key erasure solutions:

• Blancco Management Console, a database solution that centralizes the management of IT asset disposal processes, including distribution of data erasure software, collection of erasure reports for auditing purposes, and tracking of assets.
• Blancco Mobile Edition, as recently approved by TÜV SÜD, removes data from smartphones and tablets while creating a detailed erasure report as proof.
• Blancco Data Center Solutions, a complete solution package for administrators in charge of data management and hardware assets in a data center.

Blancco's customizable, fully automated, centrally managed erasure processes save time, money and resources for organizations around the world, while guaranteeing higher production output for hundreds of recycling, refurbishing and remarketing centers. Blancco has over ten national and international third-party approvals - the most in the industry. To learn more about Blancco's data erasure solutions for today's digital world, visit the company during CeBIT, booth D78 in Security Hall 12, or online at http://www.blancco.com.

About Blancco

Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world. Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia and Australasia. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.

Blancco Oy Ltd.
Kim Väisänen, CEO and Co-Founder

Johanna Pakkanen, Marketing Manager
Tel. +358-440-386-117
johanna.pakkanen@blancco.com