/ Comparison
Enterprise data erasure without the legacy tax.
Legacy erasure suites wipe a drive and export a report. Today's floors sanitize phones, tablets, smart TVs, Macs, PCs and NVMe drives side by side, and must prove every result per device.
One platform instead of
- Drive eraser
- PC and Mac eraser
- Mobile wipe tool
- Certificate spreadsheet
- Separate diagnostics
Stenfox Orion
Mobile · Computing · GPU · Portal
Stenfox Portal
Workflows, grading forms, reportsIntake
Diagnose
Erase
Report
Route
/ Honest comparison
Legacy erasure suites vs one platform
This comparison is about architecture, not brands. The left column describes the typical pattern of legacy erasure suites and standalone drive erasers; individual products vary. The right column describes what Stenfox Orion does today.
What operators usually replace: a legacy erasure suite or standalone drive eraser for computers and drives, a separate mobile diagnostics tool for phones and tablets, and spreadsheets to join the records.
/ FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which kind of platform is best for enterprise data erasure in 2026?
If you only ever wipe one type of drive, a standalone drive eraser can be enough. If you handle more than one device class, or need one record per device across erasure, testing and grading, a single platform removes the hand-offs between tools. Orion covers phones, tablets, smart TVs, Macs, PCs and drives in one console, with a signed report per device.
Why not keep a legacy erasure suite and add separate tools for everything else?
The hidden cost is the gap between tools. Every hand-off between erase, test, grade, label and listing is a manual step, a place to lose units and a place where records fall out of sync. Operators who consolidate on Orion report +60% units per hour and 71% fewer returns.
How does Orion's erasure report compare to a legacy suite's report?
An Orion report is signed and records the device, method, verification result, operator and time. It sits in the same device record as diagnostics, lock checks and grading, with a scannable label on the unit and the full history in Stenfox Portal. Reporting is built around NIST SP 800-88, IEEE 2883, ADISA, R2v3, GDPR and GSMA, and the report is ready for HIPAA, SOX and PCI-DSS audits. Stenfox holds no third-party certification.
Which NIST SP 800-88 revision does Orion follow?
Orion follows the Clear and Purge guidance of both NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 and Rev. 2. Rev. 2 was published in September 2025 and restructured the guidance.
What's the migration path?
Most operators migrate one device class at a time, often phones first, then Macs and PCs, then loose drives. Records from previous tools stay as they are; new devices get Orion reports. It starts with a live demo on your own devices and a pilot in your workshop.
Is a full platform overkill for our volume?
No. Plans are shaped around each operation after a live demo and a pilot, whether that is one bench or several sites. The benefit of one tool, one report format and one history applies at any volume.
Next step
See it run on your own devices.
- Live demo on your own devices
- Pilot in your workshop before you commit
- Direct line to our engineers
- Onboarding and training for your team
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