Blancco Technology, a leading data erasure and mobile device diagnostics company, recently announced a major update to its Blancco Mobile Diagnostics and Erasure (BMDE) solution.
The new features will deliver never-before-seen levels of speed for diagnosing the condition of the used device and securely erasing data – key benefits in advance of the surge of used mobile devices expected to hit the marketplace as consumers upgrade to 5G-enabled devices, claims the Company.
BMDE 4.1 incorporates multiple performance innovations and end-to-end lean processing capabilities that will fundamentally change the mobile diagnostics and erasure function, increasing the speed and efficiency of the entire diagnostics and erasure process. Processors and 3PLs will now be able to access, evaluate and securely erase personal data from used devices without the need to install a separate app. This will drastically reduce the time required to securely process each device from the current 12 to 15 minutes per device by up to 50%.
Blancco is also introducing new AI capabilities that determine the condition of the device screen more quickly and assesses damage using a cracked glass detection process that utilizes a device’s own camera to look for screen deficiencies. The images are then sent to the cloud where AI technology quickly evaluates the device for cracks and other damage. This new capability will give carriers and mobile device insurance providers the ability to assess the condition of a used device more quickly, as well as improve fraud detection. Not only does the cracked glass detection feature provide a new customer touchpoint for carriers and operators, it also enhances the customer trade-in experience and increases consumer confidence when purchasing second-hand mobile devices.
Russ Ernst, EVP, Products & Technology, Blancco
With the expectations around 5G growing and an increasing number of 5G devices hitting the marketplace, the speed and accuracy of device processing and secure data erasure will be critical to address the upcoming deluge of used devices and an increased risk of data mismanagement.
