NAIDnews From the Editor: Leveraging Business
Kelly Martínez, NAID Director of Marketing & Communications Reading this edition of the NAIDnews, you may have noticed it’s a bit thicker than usual. There was a lot to share with our members. During its layout as I perused through the article titles, I was struck by how introspective the titles rang. The authors speak […]
Read more »Innovation Flourishes at NAID 2018
As the largest member-owned trade association dedicated solely to secure data destruction, the NAID 2018 Conference & Expo promises yet another year industry innovation in the exhibit hall. Take a look at just a few of those that can be found this April in Nashville: Allegheny Shredders – Learn more about the multi-purpose shredder from Allegheny Shredders. (Booth #147) […]
Read more »NAID AAA Certification Gets a New Look
The NAID Board of Directors is excited to announce that the association has adopted a new NAID AAA Certification logo. The traditional logo is still relevant and may be used by NAID AAA Certified companies indefinitely at their discretion. There were several catalysts for the change including brand confusion in the marketplace and limited growth opportunities. […]
Read more »NAID 2018: Compliance Key to Attendees’ Success
No matter what business you’re in, survival requires efficient operations, responsive service, and aggressive marketing. But the secure destruction business isn’t just any business; it’s a compliance business and real success – the ability to thrive – requires an understanding of the compliance dynamics. That is why the NAID 2018 Conference and Expo planning committee made sure […]
Read more »This Week Atlanta ARMA to Learn Most Common Data Disposal Mistakes
On Wednesday, February 28, NAID CEO Bob Johnson will close the Atlanta ARMA Chapter one-day seminar with a session highlighting the most common information disposition misconceptions. His appearance marks the first in what will be a yearlong campaign to promote his book Information Disposition: A Practical Guide to the Secure, Compliant Disposal of Records, Media, and […]
Read more »NAID 2018 General Election Results
With the general election for the open seats in the 2018 NAID Board of Directors concluding last Friday, February 23, the association is proud to announce the following persons have been elected serve: President-Elect: Pat DeVries of DeVries Business Services Secretary: Don Gerard, CSDS of Land Shark Shredding Director: Brian Connelly of All Points Mobile […]
Read more »NAID-ANZ Sydney Event Focuses on Two Industry-Changing Developments
With the Early Registration Discount expiring next week, data destruction service providers are reminded that the upcoming NAID-ANZ Conference in Sydney will focus on two industry-changing developments that represent big opportunities for those ready to capitalize. First of all, the event comes shortly after the new data breach notification law goes into effect in Australia. The conference will provide […]
Read more »Textbook Barnstorming 2018: Next Atlanta & Seattle
As previously announced, NAID CEO Bob Johnson will be taking the Information Disposition textbook on the road this year. And, as expected, it appears there is no shortage of interest. “Most information governance and data security professionals are unaware of the complexity and implications of information disposition,” says Johnson. “It is very rewarding to watch the lights […]
Read more »Data Vault Announces New General Manager
January 29, 2018 – Louisville, KY – The Data Vault announces the promotion of Michael Payton to the position of General Manager, effective February 1, 2018. The Data Vault announces the promotion of Michael Payton to the position of General Manager, effective February 1, 2018. Mr. Payton has been with The Data Vault since 2002, has served […]
Read more »Textbook Strategy Unfolds: NAID CEO to Lecture at ASU
Next month, NAID CEO Bob Johnson will take an important step in fulfilling one of the stated goals in creating the Information Disposition textbook by guest lecturing at Arizona State University. “The fact that those earning degrees in data security and information management have little or no exposure to proper media disposal is one of […]
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