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Brisbane, Australia – September 23, 2019 – Australian IT asset lifecycle management company, Greenbox, has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech to support expansion in the New Zealand market following growing demand from Greenbox’ global partners.

“We have worked with Recytech in New Zealand for more than 10 years and know the people well,” said Greenbox Founder and Director, Shane Mulholland. “We had explored a number of options to enable expansion into New Zealand and acquiring Recytech was the logical step.”

Recytech was established in 2009 by Graeme Svensen and Paul Beattie and is based on Auckland’s North Shore.

“We see a great opportunity for our customers and staff as Recytech becomes a member of the Greenbox Group. There will be a considerable enhancement of our service offering following a systems upgrade,” said Paul Beattie, Director, Recytech.

In Australia, Greenbox helps customers sustainably dispose of IT assets and also manage those assets through the complete lifecycle. Many of Greenbox’s finance, vendor and global ITAD (IT asset disposition) partners wanted the Australian company to also provide its full range of services in New Zealand.

“Many global companies operate a combined Australia and New Zealand subsidiary and want access to the same services across both countries,” said Greenbox CEO, Daniel Pritchard. “With the acquisition of Recytech we can now offer that service which, I believe, is an industry first.”

While Recytech is based in Auckland, Greenbox plans to take the services nationwide in New Zealand.

“We will invest in the Recytech business,” said Pritchard. “We will maintain all the existing roles and will investigate the best way to take the service national – this may be based on organic growth or through additional acquisitions.”

Greenbox’ range of IT asset services covers pre-deployment through to data security services and disposal. The company holds R2 (Responsible Recycling), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards accreditation in Australia and aims to bring the New Zealand business up to the same standards.

“Recytech has been working with companies such as IBM and Flexigroup for a number of years and is a leader in its field in New Zealand,” said Pritchard. “We look forward to learning about the specific needs of the New Zealand market from the Recytech team and to expand its service offering.”

About Greenbox

Greenbox is a privately-owned IT asset lifecycle management company servicing Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, Greenbox has high-security facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and provides the government, defence, banking and education industries with end-to-end services across the technology lifecycle, including pre-deployment, connected configuration, deployment, asset recovery and data security. Greenbox services the New Zealand market via its newly acquired subsidiary Recytech. Initial services are based on IT asset disposal but will be expanded to cover the full Greenbox portfolio of ITAD solutions. Greenbox has experience in some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects with stringent security requirements, driven by robust governance, ISO-certified processes, and accredited engineers. For more information visit www.greenbox.com.au.

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Canberra, Australia – February 5, 2019 – Greenbox has completed Australia’s largest technology asset disposal for the Department of Defence, with more than 110,000 ICT devices repurposed.

Greenbox manages its customers’ ICT assets end-to-end, from pre-deployment and installation, right through to critical data sanitisation and disposal to ensure sensitive information is effectively destroyed when a device is replaced.

The $5 million contract was awarded to Greenbox as part of the department’s largest infrastructure program in over a decade, replacing over 110,000 mobile and desktop computers in the latest major project as well as processing another 90,000 devices including monitors, printers, networking equipment and servers.

The sheer nature and volume of the initiative required a partnership that would guarantee all information remained protected and was effectively destroyed throughout the process.

Greenbox was selected for this work because the company offered a value for money option and was appropriately accredited to manage over 110,000 pieces of hardware and data sanitisation while offering a transparent chain of custody for the devices.

“Greenbox has provided Defence with a centralised approach to IT asset recovery by managing this large-scale project to a defined and carefully-documented standard to ensure assets were repurposed, and the data they stored was permanently destroyed,” said Shane Mulholland, Chair at Greenbox.

“Our sites are designed specifically to handle these types of sensitive projects; we have the capacity to sanitise large numbers of devices simultaneously, backed by accreditations that meet Defence’s stringent cyber-security requirements.

“In addition to delivering to the data security requirements for the project, our processes ensured triple bottom line sustainability, with environmental, social and financial benefits. By giving new life to the 110,000 technology assets, we kept 1,300 tons of materials out of landfill, enough to fill 80 shipping containers. Repurposing this equipment provides social rewards by making affordable equipment available to communities in need, while also delivering financial returns.”

Greenbox executed the project across its high-security IT Commissioning Centres in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra – the latter was launched in March 2018 by the then-Australian Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP. The large-scale, purpose-built sites allow Greenbox to conduct up to 800 concurrent device wipes per facility, which reduced the overall time to complete the project. This efficiency is coupled with defence-standard security, including hardened premises and personnel who are cleared and accredited.

About Greenbox Systems
Greenbox is a privately-owned IT asset lifecycle management company, with high-security facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. It provides the government, defence, banking and education industries with end-to-end services across the technology lifecycle, including pre-deployment, connected configuration, deployment, asset recovery and data security. Greenbox has experience in some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects with stringent security requirements, driven by robust governance, ISO-certified processes, and accredited engineers. For more information visit www.greenbox.com.au.

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Greenbox manages its customers’ IT assets end-to-end, from pre-deployment and installation, right through to critical data sanitisation and disposal to ensure sensitive information is effectively destroyed when a device is replaced.

The R2: 2013 standard is designed to ensure best practices in electronics recycling through the implementation of environmental, health and safety procedures that benefit employees, the community and the environment. Greenbox joins more than 700 facilities in more than 30 countries with the R2 accreditation, which is the fastest-growing standard of its type.

“We are proud to have passed the rigorous requirements and auditing process to achieve the R2 certification,” said Phillip Dickman, Chief Executive Officer at Greenbox.

“This global standard provides Australian customers with assurance that their IT assets will be disposed of with full protection against data breaches and environmental liabilities. It’s confirmation that you’re working with an industry leader in operations, safety and environmental performance who will manage end-of-life equipment and data with the utmost care.”

Facts about R2 and electronics recycling

• Only 20% of the world’s electronics are recycled and volumes are predicted to increase more than 33% by the end of the decade.
  On a global scale, we generate nearly seven kilograms of used electronics per capita per year.
  The topics covered in the R2 Practices include the proper management of environmental and OH&S issues using an EHS management system, proper selection and management of downstream vendors, use of generally-accepted data destruction practices, safe storage practices, a functioning security program and demonstration of financial responsibility.
• R2 accredited organisations are audited annually by an independent third party.
  The R2 Standard was created by multiple stakeholders, including representatives from the EPA, NGOs, leading industry experts, recyclers, and users of reuse/recycling services.
• Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) is the non-profit organisation that administrates and develops the R2 Standard.

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Established in 1999, AISA has become the recognised authority on information security in Australia. It caters to all domains of the data security industry, with a particular focus on knowledge sharing.

Greenbox manages its customers’ IT assets end-to-end, from pre-deployment and installation, right through to critical data sanitisation and disposal to ensure sensitive information is effectively destroyed when a device is replaced.

“Data security should be a major consideration during every stage of the IT asset management process,” said Greenbox CEO Phil Dickman. “It’s estimated that 16% of data breaches occur during disposal and with Australia’s new data breach legislation, security standards need to extend right through to end-of-life.”

“Greenbox is delighted to be associated with AISA, to share our expertise and assist in promoting and educating organisations on best practices for data security.”

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Once an organisation’s data bearing devices are sold or ‘recycled’ then detecting whether the data has been accessed it impossible. Don’t rely on detection. Bank on prevention. Only use highly credentialed specialists who provide full chain of custody and auditable data sanitization services.

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Greenbox’s Head Office is located in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, the beautiful Sunshine State, however with the sunshine, comes the dangers of Melanoma.

“Here in Australia, and in particular, Queensland, melanoma touches many people and Greenbox is grateful to be able to help support melanoma patients, their families and friends,” Greenbox CEO, Shane Mulholland.

Greenbox believes that people are the greatest asset of any business and getting behind a cause such as MPA is a great way to support our people, the community and some much needed funding for research.

Greenbox is a privately-owned IT asset lifecycle management company, with high-security facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

We provide end-to-end services across the technology lifecycle, including pre-deployment, connected configuration, deployment, asset recovery and data security. Our services include:

• • Pre-deployment / Remote Configuration
  • Delivery / Managed Deployment / Installation
  • Hosting
  • Moves / Additions / Changes
  • Warranty / Out of Warranty Repairs
  • Asset Management and Rationalisation
  • Asset Recovery
  • Data Sanitisation and Destruction
  • Disposal (Recycle / Reuse / Remarket / Environmental)

Greenbox operates with a background of proven experience in Australia’s largest and most complex projects requiring the highest of security standards.

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Greenbox Founder and CEO, Shane Mulholland will be in attendance where the portable hard drive and mobile sanitisation systems will be on display. You are invited to visit our exhibit, ask questions and see a demonstration.

Greenbox is a privately-owned IT asset lifecycle management company, with high-security facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

We provide end-to-end services across the technology lifecycle, including pre-deployment, connected configuration, deployment, asset recovery and data security. Our services include:

• • Pre-deployment / Remote Configuration
  • Delivery / Managed Deployment / Installation
  • Hosting
  • Moves / Additions / Changes
  • Warranty / Out of Warranty Repairs
  • Asset Management and Rationalisation
  • Asset Recovery
  • Data Sanitisation and Destruction
  • Disposal (Recycle / Reuse / Remarket / Environmental)

Greenbox operates with a background of proven experience in Australia’s largest and most complex projects requiring the highest of security standards.

We look forward to seeing you at the Convention on 7 & 8 August 2018.

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