ERI’s John Shegerian Shares “State of the Industry” Updates at NAID & PRISM Conference

FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, was a featured speaker at today’s 2021 NAID & PRISM International Virtual Conference.

As part of the conference’s featured “State of the Industry” panel, Shegerian was joined on the virtual stage by panel moderator Andrew Ysasi of Vital Records Control; and fellow panelists Jordan Peace of Access; and Tom Adams of WebVitality to share the latest intel on the ITAD industry from multiple perspectives.

Among other hot-button industry topics, Shegerian shared up-to-the-minute insights on how the electronics recycling industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, what positives have emerged, the latest regulatory issues, and the innovations and partnerships that will propel successful companies into a brighter future.

“It is an honor and privilege to once again share our insights with NAID’s audience,” said Shegerian. “We’re particularly proud, as a AAA-certified NAID organization ourselves, to be able to set an example of adhering to and even exceeding the strictest standards of effective and responsible data destruction, protecting the privacy of people and businesses – and to be able to share our insights and knowledge with our likeminded industry colleagues here today.”

NAID and PRISM International annually present the Conference & Exposition, offering a comprehensive collection of industry education, networking opportunities.

All of ERI’s facilities have received AAA certification from NAID.

ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI’s mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about e-waste recycling and ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit https://eridirect.com.