Silicon Valley Europe meets Certus at the it-sa in Nuremberg
At this year’s it-sa in Nuremberg, Europe’s leading trade fair for IT security, the critical importance of digital sovereignty and data protection for European companies was once again evident. For Silicon Valley Europe, the trade fair appearance was all about one clear goal: making innovative technologies visible that strengthen Europe’s economy – securely, sovereignly, and responsibly.
Our conversation with Sylvia Haensel, Business Developer & Coach at Certus Software GmbH from Augsburg, was particularly inspiring. Certus is a member of our network and a prime example of how European technology companies take responsibility for data and IT security.
Data protection starts at the end of data – Certus as a pioneer for certified deletion
Many companies focus on storing and protecting data – but Certus asks the crucial question: What happens at the end of the data lifecycle?
Sylvia Haensel provided an impressive answer. Certus develops a certified software solution that enables data to be permanently, verifiably, and compliantly deleted on all devices – online and offline.
What sets Certus apart:
Certified data deletion with 45 international deletion methods
Recognition by organizations such as NATO and CCRA
Tamper-proof deletion reports that document the process both technically and legally
Web Manager for centralized control and monitoring of all deletion processes
Optional: Erasure as a Service – certified technicians handle the entire process on-site or remotely
This demonstrates that Certus views data protection not as starting with protection, but with the secure termination of data use.
Sustainability meets IT security – data erasure as a contribution to the circular economy
An exciting aspect of the discussion was the link between data security and sustainability. Certified erasure enables IT equipment to be reused, sold, or responsibly recycled.
Certus not only contributes to GDPR compliance, but also to the circular economy – Erase, Reuse, Recycle.
Partnership as the European way forward
As part of Silicon Valley Europe, Certus leverages our network to share knowledge, find partners, and actively shape European data culture. The company also offers an authorized partner program, opening up new business opportunities and empowering companies to become experts in secure data erasure themselves.
Our conclusion from it-sa
The discussions at it-sa – particularly with Certus – have made one thing clear:
Data sovereignty is no longer a future project, but a present-day mandate.
Silicon Valley Europe will continue to support this path – with strong members like Certus, who demonstrate that technology “Made in Europe” can not only be competitive, but also pioneering.