Blancco v4.10 Latest Approval as HMG Infosec Product |
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Blancco Ltd
Länsikatu 15
JOENSUU, 800110
Finland
Press release date: October 7, 2010
LONDON, October 7, 2010 - Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and complete lifecycle solutions, today announced that CESG (part of the UK Government Communications Headquarters) has approved the latest version of Blancco's data erasure software, HMG v4.10. Blancco is proud to announce that it has met all of the criteria for secure erasure of magnetic media in accordance with HMG Infosec standards up to IL6.Following independent testing carried out by QinetiQ under contract to CESG, the latest version of Blancco has been formally approved for government use to securely erase protectively marked data. Furthermore, Blancco HMG v4.10 client erasure software has been duly added to the CESG Directory of Infosec Assured Products.
According to Daniel Smith, Country Manager of Blancco UK, "Blancco is delighted to enhance and re-affirm its claim as the world's most certified data erasure software. Following our certification from CESG in 2003, 2006 and 2008, this latest approval in 2010 shows our continuing development of Government-approved software, and our ongoing investment to offer our clients the most current and comprehensive industry solution available."
"As the IT market continues to develop new Hard Disk-based technologies, Blancco is pleased to offer a solution which remains in step with its clients' needs. Blancco recognises that the use of data erasure software is changing; from being previously seen as an end of life, to a 'total lifecycle' requirement. In these times of austerity, Blancco can provide a secure solution for re-deployment, warranty return (where previously destruction was the only option), charitable donations, staff purchase and much more. This in turn allows for residual value generation and promotes positive impacts on the environment when compared to poor alternatives for functioning hard drives, such as physical destruction."
About Blancco
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As the global leader in data erasure and complete lifecycle 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, as well as IT Asset Disposal professionals. Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australasia. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.
About CESG
CESG is the Information Assurance (IA) arm of GCHQ and are based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. CESG are the UK Government's National Technical Authority for IA, more information is available online at http://www.cesg.gov.uk
Source: Blancco UK Ltd
Media Contact:
Monica Shaw,
+1-770-367-9534,
mshaw@carabinerpr.com
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