SEAM: Secure Enterprise Asset Management

09/01/2026

A recent incident in western South Dakota is a good reminder that batteries don’t have to be visibly damaged — or even lithium-ion — to become a serious safety concern.

Businesses can safely identify, store and dispose of damaged and end-of-life batteries to reduce fire, safety and environmental risks.

08/25/2026

When access to key materials becomes limited or concentrated among a small number of suppliers, the effects can eventually show up in ways businesses actually feel

Critical mineral supply challenges are impacting hardware costs, availability and business continuity for IT leaders.

08/21/2026

Clint was out representing SEAM on the golf course last week at the 10th Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳

It was a great day on the course supporting an event that helps raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana. Thanks to Reliabank for putting on another great tournament!

08/11/2026

No one knows exactly how component costs, AI adoption & changing hardware requirements will reshape refresh cycles over the next several years...what we do know is that the decision is becoming more complicated.

Rising PC costs and new technology are changing refresh decisions. Evolving device lifecycles impacts IT asset management and security.

08/04/2026

A little movie trivia challenge during our latest SEAM culture event! 🎬🍿

Congrats to Levi, Caelan, and Mason for taking the win, answering 7 out of 10 correctly!

Thanks to all who joined in and made it a fun break in the day.

08/03/2026

Whether your organization has ten retired laptops or several pallets of equipment, having a documented process for handling battery-powered electronics helps reduce risk while keeping valuable materials out of the waste stream.

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing. Look for these warning signs for aging batteries to prevent and reduce workplace risks.

07/22/2026

As newer battery chemistries become more common, electronics recycling infrastructure continues to adapt

Changing lithium battery technologies are impacting electronics recycling. SEAM helps organizations manage retired batteries and electronics.

07/16/2026

Responsible recovery of electronic materials is no longer viewed solely as an environmental issue. It is increasingly recognized as part of America’s economic and strategic future.

Congress is focusing on critical minerals, electronics recycling, and IT asset disposition, and what it means for organizations managing retired IT assets.

07/08/2026

Over the past few years, more organizations are taking what feels like the safest route: destroy everything.

It’s an understandable reaction. If a hard drive no longer exists, nobody has to worry about the data on it. The problem is that not every retired asset needs to be physically destroyed.

AI, ransomware, and evolving privacy regulations are causing organizations to destroy working technology.

07/01/2026

Organizations have become much better at building strong partnerships with companies they trust. The difference today is that trust is supported by better questions, better documentation, and better processes than it was a decade ago.

Vendor risk doesn't stop with software providers. IT asset disposition should be part of your vendor review process.