At a glance

AT-RACK is showcasing its Mobile Destruction System (MDS) at the Circular Tech Expo, aimed at defence organisations and ITAD providers. The MDS allows for on-site data destruction, reducing the need to transport sensitive data and offering customisable options for various environments and media types. This system is significant for enhancing data security and control in defence operations.

AT-RACK, a UK developer and provider of secure data destruction and sanitisation solutions, is highlighting its Mobile Destruction System, MDS, to defence organisations, military operators and ITAD providers supporting the defence sector at the upcoming ITAD & E Waste Expo 2026. This forms part of the Circular Tech Expo taking place on 13 and 14 October at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

Designed for highly mobile operations, the MDS provides a customisable on-site data destruction platform that can be adapted for different environments, storage media and operational requirements. The system is designed to enable organisations to destroy sensitive data where it is held, reducing the need to transport intact data bearing media between locations. The MDS can be configured for HDD and SSD destruction, with options including degaussing and crushing. AT-RACK also offers mobile shredding solutions for organisations requiring additional physical destruction capabilities across different types of digital media as well as bespoke unit design.

The flexible approach is intended to support a range of defence environments, from fixed secure facilities and data centres to forward operating bases, NATO command structures, and maritime environments, subject to specific operational requirements.

For defence focused ITAD providers, the MDS provides an additional on-site custom destruction service that providers can deploy at customer locations on the go, helping eliminate chain of custody exposure risks while giving customers total control over the destruction of sensitive media. The system incorporates customisable audit logging and full traceability and audit functionality, supporting the creation of records for destruction activities and helping organisations maintain a verified list of all destroyed media.

Commenting on the defence sector needs for secure destruction, Sam Adetoso, Head of Business Development at AT-RACK, said: “Defence environments need data destruction solutions that can operate where the data is, rather than relying on sensitive media being transported to a fixed facility. MDS has been developed around that requirement, with a configurable platform that can be adapted to different media, environments and operational needs. We want to work with defence organisations and specialist ITAD providers to understand their specific requirements and demonstrate how a mobile data destruction capability can be integrated into their existing processes.”

Defence sector organisations and ITAD providers are invited to visit AT-RACK at stand B20 to discuss specific media, deployment, and operational requirements. A free demo of the solution can also be requested.

Editorial insight

AT-RACK’s focus on mobile data destruction technology at the Circular Tech Expo comes at a time when secure handling of sensitive information is an ongoing priority for defence organisations and their technology disposal partners. As data security regulations remain stringent, the ability to destroy data on-site is a practical requirement for many military and defence-related operations, particularly where the movement of sensitive media poses logistical and compliance risks.

For IT asset disposition providers operating in defence environments, mobile solutions such as AT-RACK’s platform address specific operational challenges, including the need for audit trails and verifiable destruction processes. The technology is likely to be of interest to organisations looking for ways to strengthen their data governance practices while maintaining operational flexibility in varied or remote locations.

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