OCM achieves Gold ITAD Partner Status with Blancco

We’re proud to announce that once-again OCM has been awarded Gold ITAD Partner status by Blancco. They are the industry leader in secure data erasure and mobile diagnostics. This prestigious certification recognises our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standards in data destruction, sustainability and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services.

Having first achieved Silver Partner status back in 2017, and then Gold a few years later, achieving this Gold status again marks a significant milestone in our partnership. In addition, this underscores our ongoing dedication to quality and compliance as well as best practice.

Who are Blancco – and why does it matter?

Blancco Technology Group is the global leader in certified data erasure. Their software is trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide – including government bodies, data centres and enterprises – to securely and verifiably erase sensitive data from devices before reuse or recycling.

For an ITAD provider like OCM, working with Blancco isn’t just about software. It’s also about demonstrating a robust, auditable process that meets the most stringent international standards, including:

• NIST 800-88
• ISO 27001
• ADISA & GDPR compliance
• UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices

Additionally, by partnering with Blancco, OCM ensures that every data-bearing device we process is securely wiped as well as environmentally repurposed and accompanied by a full audit trail.

What does Gold Partner status mean?

The Gold ITAD Partner designation is awarded to organisations that consistently demonstrate exceptional capability in secure data erasure, volume of certified erasures and overall commitment to sustainability and compliance.

As a Gold Partner, OCM has proven its ability to:

• Deliver high volumes of Blancco-certified data erasures
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance procedures
• Provide clients with verifiable certificates of data sanitisation
• Champion secure, sustainable and ethical IT asset management

“Achieving Gold Partner status with Blancco is a testament to the strength of our processes and the trust our clients place in us. It reflects our unwavering focus on security, transparency, and environmental responsibility.” Paul Mills, Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager, OCM

Why it matters for your business

Choosing a certified Blancco Gold Partner like OCM means your business can be confident that:

• All sensitive data is securely and permanently destroyed
• Your organisation is compliant with GDPR and other legal frameworks
• You receive detailed, audit-ready reporting
• Your IT disposal process aligns with net zero and ESG goals

Discover more about our data destruction services

OCM provides full end-to-end data destruction. Furthermore, we deliver IT asset management services for businesses, housing associations and public sector organisations across the UK.

Learn more about how we protect your data and reputation.

OCM – Secure. Certified. Trusted.

From certified data erasure to sustainable IT reuse, we help businesses manage their technology responsibly. We care where your IT goes.

View our gold certification.

As seen online in Retech News by DataAxis.