Blancco Data Center Edition keeps data centers productive

with fast, simple, and secure data destruction for 200 plus disks at once

ATLANTA, September 16, 2008 – Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and end-of-lifecycle solutions, today announced the availability of Blancco Data Center Edition, secure data destruction that also enables safe reuse of hard drives in mass storage environments. The software can simultaneously erase more than 200 hard drives, offering a safe and cost-effective way to manage IT assets while meeting all major erasure standards for high-end server and storage area network (SAN) environments.

"In mass storage situations like data centers, disk erasure can pose a time and money burden for those tasked with safely reusing or disposing of assets without compromising sensitive data," said Mikko Koponen, product director for Blancco. "Blancco Data Center Edition solves these problems by providing an easy, one-run data destruction solution for media cabinets, while also ensuring standards compliance through data erasure certificates and detailed, auditable reports."

Blancco Data Center Edition eliminates the need for multiple data erasure products by destroying data on a variety of hardware, including Serial ATA, SAS, SCSI and Fiber Channel disks. Users receive timely status reports, including number of drives with erasure time, chassis type, and serial numbers for follow-up purposes. The software adheres to all major government and military erasure standards, while its ability to erase all data — even on hidden and remapped sectors — meets HIPAA, SOX, GLBA and other regulatory requirements.

In addition, IT staff can benefit from Blancco Data Center Edition's ease of use and administration in high-end server environments with a large number of IT assets. To request a version for evaluation, visit http://www.blancco.com/eng/download/demo/.

About Blancco

Blancco software is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe and is the industry’s most certified erasure software. The company serves users across a wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense, as well as refurbishing and remarketing 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.