At Certus, we believe data erasure is a fundamental enabler of circular IT. Without absolute certainty that sensitive data is permanently removed, large-scale reuse of IT equipment simply isn’t possible. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Circular Computing. Together, we share a clear mission: enabling secure, compliant, and responsible IT reuse at scale, while reducing e-waste and the environmental impact of technology.
Data Erasure as the Foundation of Circular IT
For organizations looking to extend the life of laptops, data security is non-negotiable. Corporate and government devices contain sensitive information that must be handled with the highest level of care. Certified data erasure removes this risk entirely, allowing devices to be reused without physical destruction.
Certus provides certified, compliant, and fully auditable data erasure across all device categories. Every erasure is verified and documented with a tamper-proof certificate, providing organizations assurance that data has been permanently erased and is compliant with major international standards.
Enabling Trust in Non-New Laptops
Circular Computing has set a new benchmark for what remanufactured and refurbished laptops can be, delivering enterprise-grade quality, performance, and reliability that challenge the assumption that “non-new” means compromise. A critical part of this process is trust at the point where devices are handed in for reuse.
Through this partnership, Circular Computing uses Certus’ certified data erasure software to ensure that all data on these devices is securely and permanently erased before they enter a second life. This gives organizations confidence that their sensitive information is fully protected, while enabling devices to be reused safely and in full compliance with major international standards.
As Rod Neale, CEO of Circular Computing, explains:
“Our goal has always been to make non-new laptops the default choice for the enterprise market. Doing this requires absolute trust. Certus’ robust, certified data erasure technology provides that essential layer of assurance, guaranteeing compliance and security before a laptop enters our rigorous remanufacturing process. This partnership strengthens our operational integrity and our collective message: you don’t have to compromise on security or quality to choose sustainable IT.”
Quality Meets Quality
From Certus’ perspective, this partnership is a natural fit. Circular Computing’s focus on quality, transparency, and sustainability aligns closely with our own approach to data erasure.
Ruud de Wildt, CEO of Certus, comments:
“Circular Computing has truly redefined what remanufactured (and refurbished) laptops can be. Their devices deliver a level of quality that matches (and often surpasses) new. For us at Certus, providing the certified data sanitization behind these products is a natural fit: quality meets quality. This partnership is just the beginning, and we look forward to building a safer, more sustainable, and truly circular future for IT together.”
By integrating certified data sanitization with high-quality remanufacturing, this partnership offers an end-to-end solution that fully covers all needs, from security and compliance to sustainability.
Supporting the Future of Circular IT
Beyond technology, this collaboration will focus on education. Together, Certus and Circular Computing will support corporate IT, procurement, and sustainability professionals in understanding how certified data erasure and non-new laptops can form a safe, credible, and sustainable device lifecycle strategy. By addressing data security concerns head-on, we can help normalize high-quality, secure IT reuse and accelerate the transition to a truly circular IT economy.
This partnership marks an important step forward. By making data erasure simple, transparent, and trustworthy, Certus is proud to play its role in enabling a safer, more sustainable future for IT.