Intelligent Data Centres Issue 08 | Page 9

NEWS Xperien achieves highest level of data erasure certification perien is the first IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) company in South Africa to achieve the globally recognised Blancco ITAD Certification. Vermaak, Head of the ITAD department at Xperien. “It is the strongest possible indicator of the quality of the product and the environment in which it’s developed.” Data erasure product certifications are not easy to achieve, it’s a process in which ITAD engineers study and complete the product certification course. Blancco is a global leader in data erasure, with certified erasure solutions across almost every IT asset. Customers trust that their ITAD provider will dispose of their data securely, so utilising the most effective and efficient methods to securely and permanently remove sensitive data is key to earning and keeping client trust. Blancco’s data erasure software has been tested, certified, approved and recommended by more than 15 governing bodies and leading organisations around the world and erases to more than 24 standards to meet security and regulatory compliance requirements. Vermaak says with Blancco, clients can add an additional level of security to their X existing ITAD program with software- based data erasure across desktops, laptops servers, and more. “As a Blancco ITAD partner and with over 20 years’ experience in secure data disposal, we are able to provide absolute protection and peace of mind for our customers,” she said. “If you need a 100% tamper-proof audit trail to prove compliance with data privacy and data destruction requirements, Xperien is the ideal partner.” “Certification endorses a company’s effectiveness by subjecting it to independently validated quality and performance tests,” said Bridgette CNet Training announces further expansion of technical development team former British Army training designer has joined CNet Training’s technical development team. A network infrastructure programs where additional knowledge, education and skills are required. Clint Sherratt has been appointed to the role of Technical Developer and will work closely with CNet’s Technical Development Manager focusing on developing and maintaining the highly successful network infrastructure programs. Clint joins CNet directly from the British Army’s Royal Corps of Signals, where he served a full and rewarding career in a variety of telecommunications technical roles, starting as a junior installer and progressing through project management positions, into his final role as a training designer for the British Army. He will ensure that the technical content is accurate, relevant and reflects the current technological advances within the sector and is engaging for CNet learners. Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training, said: “Clint has delivered technical projects in many operational environments (under great pressure), for which he has received the highest recognition and awards.” He will also involve himself within the network industry sector, liaising with manufacturers, consultants and the installer communities to monitor trends and technical developments, seeking opportunities to expand the Clint was awarded a Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service for his role in the design, planning and implementation of a project to move the entire Task Force Helmand to a new site in Afghanistan. www.intelligentdatacentres.com Clint Sherratt has been appointed to the role of Technical Developer at CNet Training Issue 08 9