Blancco and IQ Reseller Join Forces

Blancco Oy Ltd. announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based IQ reseller Corp., a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software designed for IT asset disposal (ITAD) specialists, resellers and recyclers.

By integrating with Blancco’s data erasure software, the IQ reseller ERP system obtains hardware details needed for re-marketing computer and other hard drives, while securely erasing all information to eliminate the potential risk of data breaches and fines.

Both Kim Vaisanen, CEO and Co-Founder of Blancco, and Bill Blegen, President of IQ reseller, believe the complementary nature of Blancco and IQ reseller software supports the niche market of IT resale and refurbishment with out-of-the-box efficiencies that are unrivaled in the industry.

"As developer of the world’s most certified data erasure solutions, we are excited to join forces with IQ reseller in bringing Blancco’s proven technology to an expanded group of recyclers and ITADs worldwide," said Kim Vaisanen, CEO of Blancco. "This relationship ensures Blancco’s software shares essential information for the hardware sales process with the IQ reseller system in an easy-to-use, searchable format, while also creating erasure reports for customers who entrust resellers with secure end-of-lifecycle processes as part of IT asset management policy."

The IQ reseller ERP system works with Blancco Management Console, an online solution for handling all aspects of IT asset disposal within a WAN/LAN, including hardware IT asset management and data erasure reporting. The console integrates with the IQ reseller system to support user creation of default attribute templates for a range of IT assets, ranging from notebooks and rack mount servers to blade servers and smartphones. Each serialized IT asset is populated with up to 20 of the most critical attributes for maximizing remarketing value in online auction sites like eBay, or in the seller Ecommerce storefronts. IQ reseller’s detailed attribute inventory can be linked to Ecommerce stores to provide buyers the ability to search and purchase IT assets not simply by category or manufacturer, but also by attributes such as processor type and speed, memory type and speed, disk capacity, screen size, video card type, operating system or any other attribute of interest to potential buyers.

In addition, Blancco Management Console provides resellers and recyclers with erasure reports they can send customers as proof of data removal for compliance with a growing number of data protection regulations.

"Our relationship with Blancco is a natural fit, as we serve the IT hardware reseller or recycler with technology specifically designed to expedite processing and remarketing of IT assets while maximizing profitability," said Bill Blegen, President of IQ reseller. "Integrating IQ reseller and Blancco functionality will save a tremendous amount of work for resellers who need such relevant data for their sales processes and to provide customers secure services. In addition, those recyclers who previously sold goods by the pallet and pound to other IT resellers on a wholesale basis will now have the capability to dramatically increase margins by selling directly to end user customers."