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October 13, 2011 — No Comments

Mobile Phone Buyback and Recycling Company e-Cycle Ranked 3rd Fastest Growing Company in Central Ohio

Recycler of used cell phones recognized after achieving more than 200 percent revenue growth and creating green jobs

e-Cycle has been named the 3rd fastest growing company in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First on the publication’s annual Fast 50 list which recognizes top performing businesses over the last three years. This is the second year e-Cycle has been recognized in the Fast Fifty, placing #14 in 2010.

A leading provider of cell phone buyback, data protection and recycling, Columbus-based e-Cycle was named to the list after growing its revenue by more than 400 percent since 2007. This year’s winners and final rankings were revealed at the 16th Annual Fast 50 Luncheon and Awards ceremony on October 12th. Fast 50 nominees must be headquartered in Central Ohio and be privately held, for-profit companies that have accrued at least $1 million in revenue per year over the last three years.

“The entire e-Cycle team is thrilled to have achieved this ranking in Central Ohio,” said Chris Irion, founder and chief executive officer of e-Cycle. “We could not have achieved this growth without acquiring the exceptional group of dedicated, passionate employees that we have in place today and the environmental-stewardship of our enterprise clients. It is an exciting time for our company, especially as an environmental services organization, and we look forward to expanding our operations in 2012.”

Irion recently won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the South Central Ohio/Kentucky region and will compete for the national award on November 12 in Palm Springs, California.

About e-Cycle
Ranked the #5 fastest growing environmental services company in the U.S. by Inc. 500|5000, e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and cost-effective approach to wireless recycling. The company collects wireless phones from businesses and major organizations, reimbursing them for devices that retain value and recycling all others at no charge through an ISO Certified, EPA-registered facility. The company has a zero landfill policy. The information on every phone is either deleted or destroyed through the industry’s most rigorous data security measures. e-Cycle is the market share leader among the Fortune 1000, serving financial institutions, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and technology companies, among others.

Visit www.e-Cycle.com or contact gogreen@e-Cycle.com or (877) 215-5255.

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October 12, 2011 — No Comments

Tips to Actively Prevent Corporate Mobile Security Attacks | e-Cycle

As threats to mobile data security become more common each day, businesses and organizations have a major responsibility to protect sensitive corporate data. To prevent company information from being compromised, businesses need to take a proactive approach to this growing issue and ensure their confidential information remains secure.

Cybercrime has become a lucrative business and is no longer limited to individual hackers. These criminals will use advanced, undetectable methods to steal data and wreak havoc on corporate networks. Many corporations are taking an “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” approach to mobile security. While enforcing current mobile security protocols is an essential first step to the process, company mobile security procedures need to be reexamined and adapted to manage emerging trends.

When creating or modifying mobile security policies, companies need to consider not only the authentication of devices but also how devices are used outside of the corporate network. Another important factor businesses need to take into account is the accessibility of these devices to third parties such as employee family or friends. Overlooking any of these circumstances can lead to instances of inadvertent compromising of confidential company information.

Social Media has also become a big issue for mobile security threats. Not only does this media produce direct risks such as malicious links, these news feeds cause unintentional dangers as well. Social media has caused a cultural evolution in how our society communicates both on a personal and corporate level. While posts to Facebook and Twitter may not cause an immediate mobile threat, the analysis of various feeds could allow a hacker to track a users location or find weakness in a corporate network.

While social media provides unique marketing tools, it also provides an opportunity for security breach. Employees can unintentionally leak confidential company information through social media outlets. Companies need to develop a corporate procedure for social media etiquette and incorporate this into employee training to encourage proper online conduct. It is essential for businesses not only to implement security protocols but also help employees understand why it is crucial to implement them. Educating employees on current trends and increasing mobile threats will help prevent against security breaches.

The use of cloud computing is creating a large mobile security concern as well. When confidential company data is outsourced to third party vendors, businesses need to be aware of data management and accessibility. Organizations need to know their partner, understand their partner’s privacy policy and ensure it is being enforced.

Despite these and other security risks on mobile devices, the security initiatives are at the beginning stages. Corporate policies need to be modified so they apply to new and expanding technologies. Waiting to change these policies until there is an issue is a risk that companies cannot afford to take. Reviewing existing business procedures, consolidating IT infrastructure and implementing educational sessions among employees will all provide a level of defense to protect businesses from mobile security threats.

For more information view the full story Common oversights in enterprise data security by Kevin Kwang at http://www.zdnetasia.com/common-oversights-in-enterprise-data-security-62302289.htm.

e-Cycle provides secure end-of-life mobile phone asset recovery and recycling for businesses
Mobile phone security is becomes more tempting to hackers and cyber criminals everyday. Trusted by more than 7,000 organizations nationwide, including some of the largest companies in the world, e-Cycle not only provides complimentary mobile phone recycling and wireless device buyback services to businesses but also provides these organizations peace of mind through rigorous, end-of-life data security processes. To find out more on e-Cycle’s mobile phone asset recovery, recycling, and data deletion services, visit www.e-cycle.com.

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September 23, 2011 — No Comments

Win A $500 Apple Gift Card With e-Cycle’s Apple of Your i Giveaway – Sell and/or Recycle Your Business Cell Phones and Win! | e-Cycle

At e-Cycle, we understand that recycling may not be at the top of everyone’s priority list however with e-Waste representing 70% of hazardous waste in landfills, businesses need to address the growing issue of wireless recycling. For that reason, we are offering ourclients an extra incentive to recycle their cell phones and mobile devices this Fall.

Businesses and organizations that sell and/or recycle their used wireless devices through October 31st will be entered into a random drawing to win one of four $500 Apple gift cards. The winners can use these gift cards towards a new iPhone 5, iPad2, $500 worth of iTunes music, or any Apple product that catches youri.

Entering the contest is easy:

Request a Wireless Buyback Estimate to receive a no-obligation buyback quote for your mobile devices. Remember, recycling and data deletion is always free!
Fill out the form and include it with the package of mobile devices to be recycled

To learn more about e-Cycle and the Apple of Your i Giveaway, visit http://www.e-Cycle.com/Verizon.

e-Cycle works with nearly 7,000 organizations nationwide, including some of the largest companies in the world. Since its inception in 2005, our company has purchased or recycled more than one million wireless devices and kept more than 250,000 pounds of hazardous waste out of landfills.

About e-Cycle LLC 
Ranked the #5 fastest growing environmental services company in the U.S. by Inc. 500|5000, e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and cost-effective approach to wireless recycling. The company collects wireless phones from businesses and major organizations, reimbursing them for devices that retain value and recycling all others at no charge through an ISO Certified, EPA-registered facility. The information on every phone is either deleted or destroyed through the industry’s most rigorous data security measures. e-Cycle is the market share leader among the Fortune 1000, serving financial institutions, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and technology companies, among others.

For more information or to sell and recycle your organization’s mobile phones, visit www.e-cycle.com or call 1.877.215.5255.

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September 13, 2011 — No Comments

e-Cycle Founder Tonia Irion to be Honored as a Visionary Leader

Co-founder of the Columbus, Ohio based mobile phone buyback, data protection and recycling company to be honored as a visionary at Columbus Young Professionals “Celebrating Visionaries” event.

Tonia Irion, co-founder of mobile phone buyback and recycling company e-Cycle LLC will be one of three woman and two men, each under the age of 40, to be honored during the 2nd Annual “Celebrating Visionaries” Awards Gala on November 4, 2011.

Along with Irion, this year’s eclectic panel of honorees include: Jackie Dorman, Founder and President of Jane TV; Matt Crumpton, President of Music Loves Ohio; TyKiah Wright, Founder of WrightChoice; Adam Brouillette, Co-founder of Wonderland Columbus; and Meredith Joy, Executive Director of Yay Bikes!

“I am incredibly honored to be one of local business professionals recognized by the CYP Club,” said Irion. “It is a truly a privilege to be included with such an amazing group of dynamic, young entrepreneurs. e-Cycle’s success is due solely to the passionate team that has worked incredibly hard throughout the years to realize our vision. I look forward to attending the event, supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and learning more about my co-honorees.”

“Celebrating Visionaries” is presented by the Columbus Young Professionals Club and will be held at Creekside Conference & Event Center in Gahanna, Ohio. The event features a cocktail reception followed by an inspiring multi-media production that tells the compelling stories of each honoree. A champagne toast, dessert reception, and a high-energy party commence immediately after the awards program. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

For more information about the “Celebrating Visionaries” awards ceremony, visit www.centralohioevents.com/visionaries.

About e-Cycle LLC
Ranked the #5 fastest growing environmental services company in the U.S. by Inc. 500|5000, e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and cost-effective approach to wireless recycling. The company collects wireless phones from businesses and major organizations, reimbursing them for devices that retain value and recycling all others at no charge through an ISO Certified, EPA-registered facility. The information on every phone is either deleted or destroyed through the industry’s most rigorous data security measures. e-Cycle is the market share leader among the Fortune 1000, serving financial institutions, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and technology companies, among others.

Visit www.e-Cycle.com or contact gogreen@e-Cycle.com or (877) 215-5255.

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August 24, 2011 — No Comments

Inc. 500 | 5000 Ranks e-Cycle the Fifth Fastest Growing, Private Environmental Services Companies in the U.S.

Mobile phone buyback, data protection and recycling company ranked in nation’s fastest growing, environmental services companies after achieving 558 percent growth

Inc. magazine ranked e-Cycle LLC the fifth fastest growing environmental services company in its 2011 Inc. 500 | 5000 list of privately held, for-profit companies in the U.S.

e-Cycle is the leading provider of wireless buyback, data deletion and recycling services for businesses and major organizations. The company achieved 558 percent business growth between 2007 and 2010 and created more than 75 green jobs at its Ohio headquarters and throughout the nation. Overall, e-Cycle ranked the 587^th fastest-growing company in the U.S.

“The entire e-Cycle team is excited and proud to be one of the top five environmental services companies this year,” said Chris Irion, founder and CEO of e-Cycle. “Our rapid growth is due to the passion and dedication of our employees, as well as the increasing commitment from enterprises to implement environmentally responsible wireless recycling programs. What sets e-Cycle apart is the ability to offer our clients sustainable e-waste asset recovery and recycling solutions that are environmentally beneficial, protects their sensitive mobile data, and profits their bottom line.”

About e-Cycle
e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and cost-effective approach to wireless recycling. The company collects wireless phones from businesses and major organizations, reimbursing them for devices that retain value and recycling all others at no charge through an ISO Certified, EPA-registered facility. The information on every phone is either deleted or destroyed through the industry’s most rigorous data security measures. e-Cycle is the market share leader among the Fortune 1000, serving financial institutions, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and technology companies, among others. Since its founding in 2005, e-Cycle has managed secure wireless buyback and recycling for more than 7,000 organizations, purchasing millions of dollars of retired wireless phones and recycling more than 7 million devices.

e-Cycle is based in Hilliard, Ohio. Please visit www.e-cycle.com.

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August 16, 2011 — No Comments

Congratulations to e-Cycle’s Summer Recycle Your Mobile Phone Apple iPad2 Giveaway Winners

To help raise awareness of the growing e-waste issue with cell phones and devices and to promote environmental protection, e-Cycle encouraged companies to practice responsible mobile phone recycling and data protection through our summer Apple iPad2 give away. Businesses and organizations that sold and/or recycled used mobile phones through the end of July 2011 were entered into a random drawing to win one of four Apple iPad2s.

Congratulations to our Apple iPad2 winners

Jana L., Construction Industry, Central Texas region
Clarence C., Transportation Industry, Washington D.C./Baltimore/Virginia region
Kevin S., Healthcare Industry, Southern California region
Telecom Professional, Human Resources Industry, Washington D.C./Baltimore/Virginia region

e-Cycle is trusted by more than 7,000 businesses, including some of the largest organizations in the world, for their wireless recycling and data protection needs. Providing businesses complimentary cell phone recycling and data security services, e-Cycle also increases their client’s revenue with a wireless buyback program. Since its inception in 2005, e-Cycle has purchased or recycled more than one million devices, keeping more than 250,000 pounds of toxic materials out of landfills.

For more information, visit www.e-cycle.com or call 1.877.215.5255.

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July 29, 2011 — No Comments

e-Cycle Launches “Get Started e-Cycling” Kit to Help Enterprises Initiate a Wireless Mobile Phone Buyback and Recycling Program

In response to client feedback and qualitative research, e-Cycle LLC has developed a comprehensive “Get Started e-Cycling” digital tool kit to assist large businesses and organizations initiate and manage an environmentally responsible, secure and profitable wireless mobile phone recycling program.

After conducting personal interviews with representatives from more than 500 leading U.S. enterprises, e-Cycle management discovered that while many organizations are aware of the escalating electronics waste problem in the U.S., as well as the financial and environmental benefits of wireless buyback, many lack the knowledge and/or resources to initiate a secure asset recovery and recycling program. According to e-Cycle VP of Sales Steve Clark, mobile data security is the main constraint enterprises face in starting a mobile phone recycling program.

“We found that many large organizations have no official recycling program in place and will either collect retired mobile phones in storage closets or simply destroy the reusable devices for scrap due to data security concerns,” said Clark. "These are not best practices from a security standpoint, an environmental standpoint or from a financial standpoint.”

Clark said that collecting and storing wireless devices (sometimes in the thousands) is not only a security concern because they still harbor sensitive business and private data, but also a financial mistake since many used mobile phones retain about 50 percent of their value up to 18 months after purchase. He went on to say that from an environmental perspective, reusing a wireless device saves 20 times more energy than simply recycling it for the precious metals. According to Clark, carrier trade-in programs are an option, however he said that these programs do not reap the financial rewards or address the stringent data security concerns that leading enterprises face.

“That’s why e-Cycle developed the ‘Get Started e-Cycling’ kit for enterprises,” Clark said. “Large companies and organizations have critical security, sustainability, legal, logistical, and financial concerns and questions that need to be addressed before initiating a responsible asset recovery and recycling program—especially in the financial, government, and healthcare industries. The digital kit helps address these concerns and the in-region e-Cycle account manager assigned to the organization will ensure the ongoing success of the program.”

Clark said the “Get Started e-Cycling” kit includes an interactive form that helps the organization identify answers to key logistical questions, as well as a detailed FAQ sheet, data security and environmental protection information, insurance overview, and other helpful documents. He said that coupled with the help and guidance of e-Cycle’s experienced regional account managers, the e-Cycle program makes it easy for enterprises to quickly and efficiently establish and maintain a sustainable, secure, and profitable wireless recycling program.

About e-Cycle LLC

Ranked the #8 fastest growing environmental services company in the U.S. by Inc. 500|5000, e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and profitable approach to wireless recycling. e-Cycle has a zero landfill policy. e-Cycle buys used smartphones and other reusable mobile devices that still retain value and recycles all others at no charge through an ISO Certified, EPA-registered facility. The information on every device is either deleted or destroyed through rigorous mobile security measures. e-Cycle CEO Chris Irion recently won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Cleantech category in the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region.

Visit www.e-Cycle.com or contact gogreen@e-Cycle.com or (877) 215-5255.

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July 13, 2011 — No Comments

Hackers Expose Critical Security Flaw on Apple iPad and iPhone Software | e-Cycle

A serious flaw was recently discovered in the Apple iOS operating system, allowing hackers to access sensitive information contained on Apple iPads and iPhones. A security gap in this program gives hackers the ability to manipulate a piece of malicious software into the operating system on these devices.

Hackers can infiltrate the weakness in the iOS software through an infected PDF document. When users attempt to open the PDF, destructive software will corrupt the iPhone or iPad giving hackers complete access to the private information on the device including confidential phone calls, emails, documents and passwords.

A program designed download and run applications not approved by Apple, exposed this limitation with the release of its latest update. Aware of this security issue, Apple firmly discourages the use of this process and if it is applied to an iPhone or iPad the program will void the warranty. An Apple update protecting against this vulnerability will be circulated in the near future however the release date has not yet been issued.

This Apple security defect has the potential to affect millions of users. Apple sold approximately 25 millions iPads since it’s launch last year and over 18 million iPhones in the first three months of the year. Click here to learn more about the security flaw on Apple iPhone and iPad software.

e-Cycle’s End-of-Life Mobile Phone Recycling and Data Security Solutions for Businesses
Mobile phones are more frequently becoming a target for hackers due to the tremendous amount of confidential data contained within the devices. e-Cycle is trusted with end-of-life mobile phone security and recycling for more than 7,000 organizations nationwide, including some of the largest companies in the world. To find out more on e-Cycle’s mobile phone buyback, recycling, and data deletion services, visit www.e-cycle.com.

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July 5, 2011 — No Comments

e-Cycle Mobile Recycling CEO Chris Irion Named 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in South Central Ohio and Kentucky Region

CEO of Columbus, Ohio based wireless mobile buyback, data protection, and recycling company honored with prestigious Cleantech Award

On June 30, e-Cycle LLC CEO Chris Irion was announced as the winner of the Ernst & Young 2011 Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Cleantech category for the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region. The award was presented at the at the Ernst & Young Award Gala in Cincinnati, Ohio. View all award winners here.

An elite group of judges, consisting of previous winners, CEOs and regional business leaders, selected Irion based on his demonstration of excellence and success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to his business and community. Chris credited the success of the company to his outstanding internal team and the growing list of e-Cycle clients dedicated to environmental protection through mobile phone recycling.

“I am truly honored to be chosen among such a distinguished group of business leaders,” said Irion. "I owe e-Cycle's success not only to the amazing team of professionals we have developed throughout the years, but also our corporate clients that understand the importance of wireless recycling and data protection. I would not be here today without their continual support and dedication to environmental stewardship."

Chris, along with the other regional honorees, will represent the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region at the Entrepreneur of the Year National Awards Gala on November 12, 2011, in Palm Springs, California. This gala will be the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, a weeklong gathering of the nation’s most prestigious high-growth, market leading companies.

Chris and his wife Tonia founded e-Cycle with their passion for technology, environmental protection, and charitable giving. Recognizing the growing problem of cell phone e-waste and mobile data protection, they acted upon a unique opportunity to channel these passions toward a new venture that would address an emerging issue of corporate responsibility.

Since its inception in 2005, e-Cycle has purchased or recycled more than seven million devices, paid clients more than $12 million through its mobile buyback services and kept more than 240,000 pounds of e-waste out of landfills through the company’s complimentary recycling services to businesses. Millions of gallons of drinking water each year are contaminated due to the harmful toxins from e-waste in landfills.

About e-Cycle LLC

Ranked the #8 fastest growing environmental services company in the U.S. by Inc. 500|5000, e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and profitable approach to wireless recycling. e-Cycle buys used iPhones, BlackBerrys, smartphones, iPads and other cell phones that still retain value and recycles all others at no charge through an EPA-registered facility. The company has a 100 percent zero landfill policy. The information on every device is either deleted or destroyed through rigorous mobile security measures. e-Cycle is also an official enterprise recycling partner of Verizon Wireless.

About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year, the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program recognizes business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries around the world.

Visit www.e-Cycle.com or contact gogreen@e-Cycle.com or (877) 215-5255.

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June 28, 2011 — No Comments

Apple Now Selling Unlocked iPhone 4s – Upgrade to the Latest Unlocked Apple iPhone 4 Through e-Cycle’s Corporate iPhone 4 Buyback Program | e-Cycle

Apple is now offering all the features of the iPhone 4 with the option to activate the device on the GSM wireless carrier of your choice. This new iPhone provides the ideal solution for users who do not want a multi-year service contract or prefer using local carriers when traveling abroad. In addition, e-Cycle can help your organization upgrade to the latest iPhone technology by providing asset recovery for your company’s used mobile phones.

In the past, the iPhone 4 has been sold with a micro-SIM card or a small memory card that stores user wireless account information. The unlocked iPhone 4 will arrive without a micro-SIM card and users will simply obtain a micro-SIM directly from a GSM carrier.

GSM or Global System Mobile Communications is an industry standard and is used by most carriers around the world. Buying an unlocked iPhone 4 allows users to choose their own GSM carrier and because they are not committed to a long-term contract, GSM users have the ability to change carriers at any time. The unlocked iPhone 4 will also work with GSM carriers worldwide. Frequent travelers can even use multiple carriers.

For companies making the switch to the new unlocked iPhone 4, e-Cycle’s Apple iPhone buyback service delivers a simple solution for an upgrade. Not only will e-Cycle purchase your organization’s used iPhones, but also provide complimentary mobile data security and recycling services. e-Cycle data security experts will evaluate each device, erase all sensitive data and responsibly recycle all non-functioning mobile phones at no charge to the customer.

To find out more on e-Cycle’s mobile phone buyback, recycling, and data deletion services, or to request a quote, visit www.e-cycle.com.

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