When retail POS systems and IT equipment reach end-of-life, your IT asset disposal process matters more than you think. Many retailers assume they can simply discard old POS terminals and servers, unaware of the significant legal
Retailers focus heavily on securing active systems—but often overlook what happens after devices are removed from service. That is a mistake. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST 800-88) defines strict requirements for media sanitization.