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At-Rack has expanded its secure on-site data destruction services across Europe, introducing its Mobile Destruction System (MDS) to businesses and IT Asset Disposition suppliers. This move addresses the growing need for stringent data compliance and secure media disposal due to tightening data privacy regulations. The MDS offers a dual-stage destruction process and features a client portal for tracking and certification, providing a secure and efficient solution for data centres, financial institutions, and government agencies.

At-Rack, a leader in high-security data sanitisation, has announced the strategic expansion of its secure on-site data destruction solutions, targeting European businesses and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) suppliers. The expansion brings its flagship Mobile Destruction System (MDS) to a wider international market, addressing the critical need for stringent data compliance and secure media disposal.

As data privacy regulations tighten across Europe, data centres, financial institutions, and government agencies are facing increased pressure to guarantee the complete destruction of sensitive information. The At-Rack MDS has emerged as the go-to solution for these high-stakes environments by reducing third-party exposure and costs. This includes faster turnaround times for data processing, avoiding chain-of-custody exposure during transportation, mitigating data breach risks by having an on-site system, and enabling full control of data destruction in-house.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the MDS is a dual-stage destruction solution, combining degaussing and physical destruction in one mobile system for HDDs, SSDs, NVMe/M.2, and tapes that can be easily transported throughout a facility, allowing technicians to bring the destruction process directly to the server rack. The system is engineered to handle multiple data formats, providing full-cycle destruction for both Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid State Drives (SSDs).

A key differentiator for the MDS is its Integrated Secure Client Portal Software. Every drive processed is meticulously tracked, providing a transparent and auditable trail of destruction. The system allows users to generate industry-standard Certificates of Destruction, which can be customised with company logos and exported or emailed directly to stakeholders.

The MDS is tested and approved against the most stringent industry benchmarks, including:

• NSA/CSS Evaluated (Listed on the EPL)
• DIN 66399 Security Levels H-3 (HDD) and E-3 (SSD)
• NIST SP 800-88r1
• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
• ADISA Assurance Level 4 (ADPC276)

Beyond security, the MDS offers significant operational advantages. With a complete cycle time of just 55 seconds and the ability to plug into a standard single-phase wall outlet, it enables data centres and ITAD suppliers to manage their data workflows seamlessly.

The MDS is available on flexible lease plans and buy options to meet organisations’ OPEX and CAPEX requirements.

For more information on the Mobile Destruction System and to book a demo to explore the Integrated Client Portal dashboard, please contact info@at-rack.com

Editorial insight

Rising regulatory demands around data privacy and secure disposal are driving greater scrutiny of how organisations manage end-of-life data assets. At-Rack’s expansion of its on-site data destruction offering comes as European businesses, particularly in data-sensitive sectors, face heightened compliance obligations and operational risks tied to the handling of retired storage media.

For IT asset disposition providers and enterprise data centres, the ability to carry out verifiable, auditable destruction without removing assets from site is increasingly valued. At-Rack’s mobile solution addresses this requirement, offering a practical route to reduce data breach exposure and support regulatory documentation needs, especially as audits and compliance checks become more rigorous across the region.

Story ideas and journalist angles

Politics/policy

Impact of Tightening EU Data Privacy Regulations on IT Security Practices

With the expansion of At-Rack's Mobile Destruction System across Europe, this story explores how tightening EU data privacy regulations are influencing security practices in data centres and financial institutions. It examines the pressure these entities face to comply with regulations and how innovations like the MDS address these compliance needs.

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Employment Opportunities Created by At-Rack’s European Expansion

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Target audience business and employment reporters Story potential 6/10